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What do you want to know from idols? (Patreon)

Published:
2024-10-19 07:21:31
Imported:
2024-11

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Officially publishing the ARTMS 'MOONSHOT' Concert Experience Film may mark the end of that project but it also marks the end of my long hiatus from filmmaking and the beginning of my return into the craft.

As I look to do more videos like this in the future, I'd like to ask you--what do you want to know from your idols?

What I mean is that ARTMS' film was VERY specific to their journey of re-debuting which is not a common case. I'm curious as to what you guys want to know about or see from your idols and singers in general?

What would you like to know about them beyond just the trivial of favorite color and are you team mint choco or not?

Obviously I like to go for a deeper exploration of interviewing idols, but I'm curious as to what you as an individual K-Pop fan would like to see further explored with idols when it comes to that depth.

Appreciate the feedback as always and I'm already working on my next project!

Comments

WiseSmellyLegs

My question would be hard to ask. Currently SeungHan’s situation is the example of it. How does it feel/isn’t it weird to become an idol while being aware of the fact that there will be “fans” like this? I know it is not like all fans are like this, but still… there are many of them like this and the sad thing is they are the ones, who financially support the group, therefore labels “count on them”. Therefore nowadays (since Kpop is not in its early years anymore and people could see these things happening throughout the history) idols know what they are going into and they are aware of the reality that their career is kind of in hands of someone, who might get fucking toxic to them based on a small bullshit, but yet those idols cannot do anything and they have to pretend they are not aware of this whole “theatrical play” and to that they also have to be “100% perfect”… I guess the simple form of this question is: “Aren’t you afraid and worry about sasaengs??”

WiseSmellyLegs

To lighten up the mood, this “new MBTI” question would be interesting and funny at the same time to ask: “밥, 빵 or 면?“ Here is a Short video for the reference: https://youtube.com/shorts/pFol71_D-D8?si=pOhkxx7OXEtKJcnS

Sven Lenders

Like, obviously, I want to get to know the person behind the “idol”, what drives them to go to a shoot every day, why do they want to be an idol. But also what do they think of their members on a personal level? How do they see their label (and they can be honest, it is not an insult to a company to give them feedback, I hate the fact idols get silenced for that). Besides that, I think I really would like to see idols from different groups have a good time together, that is also why Eunchae’s star diary worked for me. Imagine just a 20 minute video of people like for example Changbin, Wooyoung, Yeonjun, Dino and Serim. I feel like that could honestly be so entertaining. Interview wise,you could also be outstanding from others and add some type of game to it to make the idols have a good time, or like I said do a time capsule type of interview. Whatever you decide to make PD, it will be enjoyable to watch (maybe you can ask your YouTube comments or even other YouTubers/Patreon creators what they would like to see)

Sven Lenders

Also a good question to ask is “Do you still feel safe in this toxic environment that K-POP has become in certain aspects?” Or “How do you deal with that?”

Sven Lenders

This is what ChatGPT came up with using your question: Creative Process & Artistic Input: Many idols are involved in songwriting, composing, or choreography, but how much creative control do they truly have? I’d love to hear idols talk about their growth as artists—what inspires them, how their input is received by their companies, and how they navigate the balance between their vision and the business side of the industry. Mental Health & Self-Care: With the pressures of being constantly in the public eye, idols often deal with immense mental and emotional challenges. I'd love to see conversations around how they manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, and what support systems they have in place. Identity & Personal Growth: Idols often start their careers very young. It would be fascinating to explore how they develop their sense of identity amidst constant public scrutiny. How do they balance the image their company creates with their own personal identity? How do they maintain authenticity as they grow? Cultural Impact & Responsibility: Many idols become role models and cultural icons, both in Korea and internationally. It would be interesting to hear their perspectives on the responsibility they feel toward their fans, how they navigate sensitive topics (like mental health, gender, and cultural appropriation), and how they use their platform for positive change. Behind-the-Scenes of Idol Life: Rather than the polished "day in the life" videos, I’d love more insight into the unfiltered, everyday challenges of being an idol. Things like the training process, navigating personal relationships, and balancing a work-life dynamic would provide a deeper understanding of what it's really like. Longevity & Career Transitions: As idols grow older, many face uncertainty about their future in the industry. It would be compelling to explore how they envision their careers evolving, whether they want to pursue solo music, acting, or something entirely different. What does the future look like for them beyond the idol phase? Globalization of K-pop & Fan Relations: With the global explosion of K-pop, I’d be curious to know how idols perceive the changing landscape. What’s their relationship with international fans? How do they deal with cultural differences and navigate their identity as Korean artists with a global fanbase?

Josh

I'd love to know how Idol labour rights are perceived by them. I know it's a very political question so idk if they can even answer that. But with ARTMS for example and LOONA as a whole I can't image them not thinking about how it would be if they had like an independent artist union. Do they think it got better over recent years or worse. Are things like that even being discussed? That's what I would wonder.

izzy

how they deal with stress, how they balance work and life, how they deal with loneliness, how to keep up a positive and healthy mindset, how they take care of themselves, five songs that make them feel at peace / make them happy, which aspects/traits make their group members special / what do they like the most about their members, what’s been the most precious moment in their career so far and why?

Liv

I’d love to hear about how they take care of themselves, not just physically but mentally, what habits or experiences do you do that are outside of work that help you regulate emotions and initiate healing? I assume there are different challenges for when you’re on or off promotion cycle—what are they and how do you deal with them? Even if it’s not solution-based, what steps are taken? — rather than questions being all about the hardship (other interviews that try prey on idols’ emotions and disregard their autonomy trying get to reveal “the story of the dark side of Kpop” 🙄) and rather than focusing on a rose-tinted view and how “easy” they have it as idols, I’m looking for NUANCE! They are celebrities but they’re in the music and entertainment industry and like any other job it comes with its upsides and downsides, it’s WORK but also their LIFE, so acknowledging there can be bad things or even good things that still require mental regulation and how they personally go about it

Jewel

I would like to know How much if any of the creative process members of a group are apart of and if there is a style choice or lyric that they don’t like or agree with (it goes against personal values) can they speak up and say how they feel?

Artist37
>>152754282

They asked us not AI..... PD could have done that themselves but they wanted to know our personal opinions.

Faith Thomas

I would like to know honestly how differently they act on camera vs off. Do they censor themselves, avoid certain topics, push a persona, create the “idol” image. Many idols get attention for being more relatable to the common person so I wonder about this topic. Also, What aspect of being an idol do they value most? Singing, rapping, dancing, performing…I feel like some idols would like to just sing without the choreo and performance aspect.

Sven Lenders
>>152754282

Look down below, there is my own opinion. Just gave him some extra inspiration. Chill down

Alice

One thing I particularly enjoyed about the ARTMS experience was seeing them being vulnerable and talking about their honest thoughts and opinions on the whole idol experience. Of course, there are some factors at play to create this specific scenario, such as the re-debut, and their label being fairly new and "different" compared to the main big ones (which shaped the industry and maybe have a more old-fashioned way of working in forming the idols). But because I have seen a shift in the k-pop world in the last few years, I think it is time to subtly encourage the idols to be more themselves, even within the "laws" of their contracts, so I honestly hope for more interviews and videos that can be vulnerable and help in shape a more human image of this industry that still has a long way to go in that sense!

Artist37
>>152754282

And I think those were great responses. Doesn't change that the ChatGPT comment was unnecessary, especially after 2 good comments. And I am chill. This was just friendly criticism, again... this was not what PD asked for.

Sven Lenders
>>152754282

Okay, I get that. I just thought he could use some inspiration and if you ask the right questions it can come up with pretty good ideas. Some of which in this comment are pretty good ideas, but I get what you are saying.