A viral post on the popular Korean forum Pann, titled “Idols Who Quietly Try to Look Serious Are Honestly So Lame,” is stirring debate across K-pop fandoms, racking up over 30,000 views and sparking a flurry of passionate reactions.
The original poster (OP) criticized idols who adopt a cool and reserved image in public appearances, suggesting that such behavior often comes across as uninterested or insincere rather than charismatic. “Idols should have flair,” the post read.
“These days, idols look way too comfortable. Even if they’re not my bias, idols like Tsuki (BILLLIE), Seunghee (OH MY GIRL),and Myung Jae-hyun (BOYNEXTDOOR)—who really go for it when they appear on shows—are much more fun to watch. Compared to idols who just sit there trying to look serious, those kinds of performances are better.”
The post prompted mixed reactions from netizens, with some agreeing that low-energy appearances could be seen as a lack of effort, while others defended quieter idols, arguing that personalities can shift over time or that fans are partly to blame for idol behavior.
Comments on Pann:
- “I don’t like it when idols used to be loud and fun, then suddenly act serious after a few years… I get it, but it just feels fake.”
- “It’s because they’re not desperate anymore.”
- “I know exactly which idols the OP is talking about, lol.”
- “Are you Japanese?”
- “The real problem is the fangirls. They should stop giving them attention or spending money on them, lol. These idols keep acting like that because they know they’ve got people backing them no matter what.”
As the debate continues, it raises a broader question: Do idols owe fans a specific type of energy, or is authenticity the real performance fans should value?
