Which k-pop generation is your favourite?
As the generation of idol groups have once again shifted from 3rd to 4th.
Until 2020 we could see many 3rd gen idols attending events and all. From 2021 3rd gen presence became less and last year 2022, 3rd gen presence were almost non existent in kpop awards and events. Even tho the generation is shifted still we can say that 3rd gen groups till now are strongly dominating markets with their fandom power.
As a k-pop lover and seeing 2nd gen and 3rd gen idol groups, 4th gen seems to lack a lot behind them. Obviously through internet and sns the interaction between idols and fans have thinned out making lots of people come and enjoy the k-pop scene. But still until now 4th gen still is somehow not giving that same charm the 2nd and 3rd gen groups gave which invited lots of foreigners like us to watch them even when seeing them was quite hard. Apart from that the bare minimum efforts in performance from 4th gen groups are making k-pop stans question what idols nowadays really want to do.
With immediate fame a lot of groups are failing to give spectacular performances which is expected for rookie idols to give.
Obviously in this narrative not all 4th gen idols are involved as some are showcasing the same energy 2nd and 3rd gen idols showcased during their rookie days.
The most absurd thing coming out in this gen is this question “Should idols sing or not”. It’s like asking should a chef should cook or not or should a painter paint or not. Yes, an idol sure is a person who does many things but them being a good performer should always be a first priority.
Even tho it’s a controversial statement but I would like to add this as an ending note. Lots of idols especially rookies are running after international fame mainly through luxury brands. Even tho it’s a good thing but still it’s impact is showcasing itself in their performances. As a rookie is expected of you to be with your group and do group activities for atleast 2 years. That’s how things were for 2nd and 3rd gen. But may be as gen is shifting this rule have also shifted. But the barrier of connectivity we first felt with idols cause they somehow seemed like us is just widening at this point. Even tho it’s a good thing that many of us a acknowledging their stuff that idols and our normal life is actually very different. Still this is somehow taking one of essence of k-pop we all liked.
So at last one question. Which gen you like the most 2nd 3rd or 4th?