Kpop songs about struggles of idol life (1 Viewer)

[Evergreen]

I don’t know why but I am in the mood to listen to this kind of songs.

I already know :

Mamamoo-Sleep in the car



A gem inspired by the fact that Mamamoo often sleep in the car since they can’t sleep very much.

Chanyeol-Hand



About the consequences of fame

BTS-Sea



About the inconsistency of fame

BTS-Young Forever



It’s about the emptiness that they feel after leaving the stage.

 

[dokyeomon]

''Because of the endless schedule,
it’s not easy to see your face
Me inside the TV, you watching me on TV –
that’s how we date ''

''I want to go out and go to the movies
I want to stick close to you and walk all day
Things that everyone else does, things that are normal
Those things are difficult for us''

''Because I’m an idol,
because I’m a celebrity
I can’t hold your hand when we walk but
When I become more famous,
when I become more confident
I will give you all the love I couldn’t give you now''

 

[mirella]

I knew about the Mamamoo and BTS songs, but I didn't know Chanyeol's Hand was about fame. I'll have to read the lyrics then.

I can't think of one off the top of my head that fits, sorry >.> but Woo Won Jae has a song about the difficulties of being a music artist while going to school which is interesting.



Also VIXX's I Don't Want to Be an Idol (since it has "idol" in the title that was the first that came to mind) but someone beat me too it.

 

[Evergreen]

''Because of the endless schedule,
it’s not easy to see your face
Me inside the TV, you watching me on TV –
that’s how we date ''

''I want to go out and go to the movies
I want to stick close to you and walk all day
Things that everyone else does, things that are normal
Those things are difficult for us''

''Because I’m an idol,
because I’m a celebrity
I can’t hold your hand when we walk but
When I become more famous,
when I become more confident
I will give you all the love I couldn’t give you now''

Thank you for making me discover this gem. Everything is beautiful and sad at the same time about it.

It’s quite horrible though when you think about it.

 

[mirella]

This isn't quite exact either but Heize has a song called Dispatch about having to hide your relationship as a celebrity, which I feel applies to idols heavily.

 

[Evergreen]

I knew about the Mamamoo and BTS songs, but I didn't know Chanyeol's Hand was about fame. I'll have to read the lyrics then.

I can't think of one off the top of my head that fits, sorry >.> but Woo Won Jae has a song about the difficulties of being a music artist while going to school which is interesting.



Also VIXX's I Don't Want to Be an Idol (since it has "idol" in the title that was the first that came to mind) but someone beat me too it.

It’s not something that it’s really discussed but I know that it’s hard for idols who are still in high school to handle both activities. I think that it was a member of IKON ( Hanbin if I remember correctly) who said that he was sleeping during class because of exhaustion.

 

[Evergreen]

I knew about the Mamamoo and BTS songs, but I didn't know Chanyeol's Hand was about fame. I'll have to read the lyrics then.

I can't think of one off the top of my head that fits, sorry >.> but Woo Won Jae has a song about the difficulties of being a music artist while going to school which is interesting.



Also VIXX's I Don't Want to Be an Idol (since it has "idol" in the title that was the first that came to mind) but someone beat me too it.

This isn't quite exact either but Heize has a song called Dispatch about having to hide your relationship as a celebrity, which I feel applies to idols heavily.

Both songs are pretty good.

 

[Ahsoka]

I dont know exactly which songs they are bit I think Stray Kids have a lot.

Theres also this song, but its a critique rather than something sad.

 

[yeji]

Zico‘s Battle Royal is a song about the competitiveness. It‘s so fitting for idol life.

His song Anti, Dead President, Dead Leaves and more have similar themes too.

 

[Evergreen]

I dont know exactly which songs they are bit I think Stray Kids have a lot.

Theres also this song, but its a critique rather than something sad.

The song and the mv are just so good and powerful I was shocked right from the start

Zico‘s Battle Royal is a song about the competitiveness. It‘s so fitting for idol life.

His song Anti, Dead President, Dead Leaves and more have similar themes too.

I will listen to these three songs too. Battle Royal is great.

 

[VillageIdiot]

''Because of the endless schedule,
it’s not easy to see your face
Me inside the TV, you watching me on TV –
that’s how we date ''

''I want to go out and go to the movies
I want to stick close to you and walk all day
Things that everyone else does, things that are normal
Those things are difficult for us''

''Because I’m an idol,
because I’m a celebrity
I can’t hold your hand when we walk but
When I become more famous,
when I become more confident
I will give you all the love I couldn’t give you now''

That title leaves no room for interpretation

 

[multifanboy]

bang yongguk's hikikomori isn't blatently about idol life but i feel like it reflected his depression, panic disorder and some effects that idol life can have. it's very dear to my heart because the lyrics remind me of how i was when my mental health was at it's worst.

"if you love me can't you leave me alone. you make a fool out of me."

 

[Evergreen]

bang yongguk's hikikomori isn't blatently about idol life but i feel like it reflected his depression, panic disorder and some effects that idol life can have. it's very dear to my heart because the lyrics remind me of how i was when my mental health was at it's worst.

"if you love me can't you leave me alone. you make a fool out of me."

I know it. This song is a masterpiece.