In KPOP: Are You More Naturally A Critic? Or A Promoter? (2 Viewers)

[Emanresu]

In KPOP: Are You More Naturally A Critic? Or A Promoter?

Both are viable sides of the same coin. Praise and criticism.

Both are necessary features of our world.

If nothing is criticized, what is the motivation for improvement?

If nothing is praised, why even strive to begin with?

In terms of how you interact in kpop on these forums, which camp do you find yourself more naturally within?

Or do you find yourself a hybrid of both?





Me?

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I'm most naturally a promoter. I'm a glass half full kind of guy when it comes to kpop. I find more satisfaction and happiness in building up rather than in criticism or tearing down.

I'm not blind to faults, for sure. I am perceptive of them.

But I actively choose to focus on the good as much as I can.

I am able to offer criticism, but I am much more adept at defense and promotion. Those are my strong suits and where I feel most comfortable.... and find most rewarding.

I see my role as one that's actively needed to balance criticism. Everyone needs someone in their corner. I see myself as functioning in that way.

I'm basically a cheerleader. Or a hype man.... if you want to go with hip hop analogies.

You can't take the fan out of the fanboy.

 

[blueberries]

Critic I guess, I'm not that big on promoting things, I mean sometimes if I'm really into sth I might, but I rarely give only praise- and besides I'm really picky with kpop. I could count with my hands the songs I liked last year and I critic new song when I listen it straight away ^^;

 

[Emanresu]

Critic I guess, I'm not that big on promoting things, I mean sometimes if I'm really into sth I might, but I rarely give only praise- and besides I'm really picky with kpop. I could count with my hands the songs I liked last year and I critic new song when I listen it straight away ^^;

Confidant and comfortable in what you love. If others like it then that's cool too. But don't feel the need to go overboard in your evangelism?

 

[blueberries]

Confidant and comfortable in what you love. If others like it then that's cool too. But don't feel the need to go overboard in your evangelism?

Well I can be pushy at times if I find someone who might be interested, but my tastes are often bit in the left field so often no and i'm quite comfortable just liking my own stuff too, the forgotten b-sides and such ^^;

 

[mirella]

I'm naturally a critic in general. Upon first listen, I will usually pick out something bad about a song rather than good. I'm picky with the music I like.

I promote underrated stuff mostly because they need the promotion tbh.

Or what I really like, ex. "Young" by Baekhyun and Loco

 

[VillageIdiot]

A weird hybrid
When it comes to music, I'm definitely a promotor. I really listen to almost anything.
When it comes to personality, behavior and shortcomings, I do become a lot more critical. But I do defend on occasion

 

[Jimimis]

I’ll promote a song of just Jimin breathing to hell and back

 

[Ineul_Ze]

Critic most of the time.

 

[kodoku]

I usually don't feel the need to state negative opinions or pay attention to things I don't like. If I have nothing nice to say, I remain quiet

 

[NogaNono]

I'm both. I think that critiquing can actually be really enjoyable, especially if you're discussing it with someone who has a different opinion. However, if I just completely dislike/hate a song or a group, I normally don't talk about them, because I'd rather not ruin it for other people. And usually when giving my opinions on a song I have both positive and negative opinions, so I'm not completely a critic I guess?

 

[Administrator2]

Definitely a critic.

 

[AmysTeri]

Both, but more a critic than a promoter.

Either way, online, I mostly keep my critiques to myself. I may mention something that I dislike about a song or thought was strange, but if it's...harsh? I tend to keep it to myself. I know what I don't like, and I also know I don't mince words xD, so it's best I keep it to myself.

As for promoting -- if I like something, I usually promote it IRL with the few people I know like K-Pop in my circle, lol. I'm not an effusive person in general, so I rarely do promotion online. That's why I ain't got more badges, rip.

 

[GoldenBunny]

Both too! I love to critique things even from fave acts because it's interesting. And I also try to draw people I love into the same interests if they don't reject it I've sucked two innocent bystanders into ARMY life the last couple of months just by sending videos and gifs and letting the BTS death spiral do its work. I regret nothing, stanning with friends is the best. (Except now they know more about Bangtan than I do 0.o) Another friend who was super casual into Kpop has discovered a righteous love of Dreamcatcher. So satisfying!

 

[AmysTeri]

Both too! I love to critique things even from fave acts because it's interesting. And I also try to draw people I love into the same interests if they don't reject it I've sucked two innocent bystanders into ARMY life the last couple of months just by sending videos and gifs and letting the BTS death spiral do its work. I regret nothing, stanning with friends is the best. (Except now they know more about Bangtan than I do 0.o) Another friend who was super casual into Kpop has discovered a righteous love of Dreamcatcher. So satisfying!

uwu you're so precious, omg Dx

 

[ripiasuju]

You know im a critic Lol.

 

[amourpinks]

both.
I like to be happy when I'm listening to kpop, I like to laugh at jokes from my fandom and I like to promote my faves, that's what I go on stan twitter for. believe it or not, it does have its good sides.
but I do like to critique sometimes and that's what I go on threads like these for.

 

[GoldenBunny]

uwu you're so precious, omg Dx

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[perhapz]

I think I always try to praise/promote the good side of the things, even if I kinda dislike it.
But I also know how to express my critic points when necessary.

 

[Bara]

I was a once a straight critic. Sometimes I also said shit to a group for fun
But ever since i stanned GFriend and completely drawn into kpop world, i became a promoter in public. I learned how how precious a group was when you stan them completely and how difficult it was to defend a group (especially one who has ton of weak points). I realized how simple critics or hate can actually change image of a group so much and even discourage its fans. From this I tried not to critic any group completely and tended to praise them more. I also became open to a lot groups and genres to improve my knowledge on kpop.

I still make critics but only share it to my close acquaintances or when someone asked me for it.

 

[Wingfrost]

I probably lean more towards the promoter side can't you tell from my sig? LOOK FORWARD TO JBJ95'S COMEBACK EVERYONE!!. If I don't like a song then I won't really talk about it. I usually only ever give critique when someone asks my opinion on a song/group, but I do like to have conversations with someone who has the complete opposite opinion as me when it comes to a song, it's really fun and helps you to see from their point of view.