Netizens Compare The Biggest Difference Between New And Old Idol Groups
Recently, aespa’s Karina was swept up in a controversy after posting a photo allegedly containing subtle political messaging.
Since that now-deleted post, many have begun to watch for Karina and the group. In particular, the group’s red carpet appearance at the 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards garnered much attention.
In the video, netizens felt Karina seemed brighter and cheerier than the other members, regardless of the recent controversy.
aespa arrived at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025 Red Carpet.
AESPA ON ASEA 2025 #aespa #ASEA2025 @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/SX8hdLyEGB
— 싱크 아카이브 (@synkarchive) May 28, 2025
With this, an online community post became a hot topic, discussing whether or not idols these days have lost their eagerness and drive compared to older generations.
요즘 아이돌 간절함 없다는 의견에 개추
저 시절엔 음방 1위 하면 울었고 대상 받으면 오열했었어 https://t.co/98NMiPitPd pic.twitter.com/9ksH9muFGk— 응아니고 (@yesnogooo) May 28, 2025
Idols these days seem to have lost their eagerness and drive. Back in the day, idols cried if they won first place on music broadcasts and bawled their eyes out if they won the daesang.
Although this doesn’t mean they all need to cry when receiving an award, the OP felt that some idols from big agencies just accepted that first place is a given to them.
However, netizens had mixed reactions, as they felt there were idols from big agencies who work hard as well.
- “They aren’t wrong. I don’t know if that video was edited or not, but it kept popping up on my recommended tab, and I find it interesting that no one tried to hold back from laughing.”
- “This has been talked about before, even before Aespa.”
- “As someone who likes a lot of different idols, there are many groups that work hard. I wish they didn’t group everyone, because even among big agencies, each agency and team is different, and some idols don’t have a good image.”
- “But why are those two acting like that? Did they drink laughing gas? It’s weird. And while they don’t necessarily have to be desperate, I think it’s natural to support someone trying hard.”
- “Such a disappointing post…what are we supposed to do about groups that received first place through sajaegi?”
