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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I read an article about body image pressures in #Korea, especially among young people, and it made me think about how beauty standards are not only personal preferences but socially framed. www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/2026...
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When thin is not thin enough: Body image pressures among adolescents - The Korea Times
What do you say when your underweight friend tells you she wants to lose even more weight? What if her goal is to become so thin that her leggings...
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I think it is interesting how people especially from the outside might interpret that something is "deep-rooted" even though that might not be the case. I found someone saying this in a comment:
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
From my perspective, trying to show Koreans how foreign people are “jealous” or want to be Korean feels a bit strange. It is one thing to show that foreigners enjoy K-pop, K-dramas, fashion, food, or cover dances.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
One of the videos that I watched was "Minorities within Minorities". It made me think about how identity is not just something we “have,” but something we often need to feel connected to. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0dy...
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[KLN] Interview with Jane Jeong Trenka | 소설가 제인 정 트렌카 인터뷰 (ENG SUB)
YouTube video by LTI Korea 한국문학번역원
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I think that subtle "lolita" types of sexual objectification is extremely harmful for young people to see and it sends the wrong message. It is not normal to teens to act seductively or exploit their innocence as something that is desirable or sexy.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
1. "I killed her because women ignored me.” Obviously this is an extreme example but the fact that the man that killed a woman in the public bathroom in Gangnam blamed the women. She was killed because she was a women and he tried to make it seems it is the womens fault that this happened.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
#Korea might not be as competitive or as overpowering as it was in the beginning of #Hallyu wave. Other countries in Asia especially in South East Asia have started to produced their own similar kind of content.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I read the article about Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister.T he article says this is important because Japan has never had a woman prime minister before. eastasiaforum.org/2025/10/24/n...
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No feminist fanfare for Japan’s first female prime minister
Takaichi’s victory shows that Japan’s glass ceiling is composed not only of traditional sexist forces, but also feminist perspectives that only accept women who share their progressive outlook.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Masculinity can be fragile in everyday ways. My brother is almost 16 and has normal teenage pimples, but even buying concealer feels difficult because makeup is still seen as “for women,” or as something that could make people question his sexuality.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I think it is too simple to say that the Korean government “made K-pop” or “made #Hallyu.” The government helped, but it did not create the music, films, idols, stories, or fan culture by itself.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I read this article about Telegram channels in #Korea where women’s photos and private information were shared. Some fake sexual stories and #deepfakes were also posted. The police detained the boys who ran the channels. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-04...
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Three teens busted for running Telegram channels exploiting women using doxxed info
Three teenagers were apprehended for running Telegram chat rooms where they shared sexually exploitative material of women, along with their personal information, according to police on Monday.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The Al Jazeera article on sexual assault in Japan shows how important framing is. One possible frame is the Orientalist one: “Japan is sexually weird.” www.aljazeera.com/features/201...
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Sexual assault in Japan: ‘Every girl was a victim’
Sexual assault of schoolgirls is commonplace on Japan's public transportation, but now more girls are speaking out.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I understand the idea of parasocial relationships in K-pop: fans feel close to idols, and companies protect that fantasy because it sells. So I get why boy groups often avoid having a clear female love interest in music videos, because it might make some fans feel excluded or jealous.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
In the article “Musicians, the Music Industry, and Suicide” by Musgrave and Lamis (2025), the authors discuss how musicians, including K-pop #idols, can face serious mental health risks because of pressure, perfectionism, cyberbullying, and exhausting industry expectations.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I read two different articles that show the contradiction of the Hagwon system. In the first article they talk about how spending on private education has jumped 60 % over the past decade. www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/2026... koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...
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Spending on private education jumps 60% over past decade: data - The Korea Times
Korean families' spending on private education for their children has jumped by more than 60 percent over the past decade, government data showed S...
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
#China once fined families for having “too many” children, and now it cannot even pay people enough to want them. That says a lot about how the social construction of having children has changed. edition.cnn.com/2025/08/05/c...
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China used to fine couples for having too many babies. Now it can’t pay them enough | CNN
Pessimistic about the future, young people in China don’t want to have children – a growing trend that worries the government as it tries to avert a population crisis of its own making.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I read this article about how Japan is redesigning tourism to benefit the local communities. The problem is that the stays are concentrated on only five prefectures. www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
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Japan is responding to overtourism, prioritizing communities
Japan is combatting overtourism by promoting regional travel, using tech to ease congestion, and funding local projects for sustainable, community-driven tourism.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
#Jennie from BlackPink has made a really successful deal with #Chanel already in 2018 and has been continuing that ever since. It is estimated that being and ambassador for Chanel Jennie makes around 4.3 billion won. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXWJ...
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JENNIE is the Face of the CHANEL 25 Handbag Campaign
YouTube video by CHANEL
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I read this article about how conservative South Korean lawmakers want immigration authorities to publish crime statistics on foreign nationals, broken down by nationality and visa status. Those who oppose this fear that these measures could fuel xenophobia. www.scmp.com/news/asia/ea...
scmp.com
South Korea’s proposed foreign crime bill sparks xenophobia fears
Critics say a bill to publish crime stats on foreign nationals stigmatises immigrants and ignores data showing their lower crime rates.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I think #K-pop has definitely become more mainstream lately, but that does not mean it has lost its uniqueness. To me, the distinctive K-pop style still feels very recognizable.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I picked SM Entertainment. Its founder was Lee Soo-man. He actually started out as a singer, then studied in the U.S., and after seeing how music was becoming more visual there, especially with MTV, he came back to Korea with a much bigger idea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAF...
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토요일 토요일은 즐거워 - Lee Soo-man - Happiness, 이수만 - 행복, Saturday Night Music Show 19930102
YouTube video by 엠플리 MBC Playlist
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I read this article about workers who make #Labubu toys, and what stood out to me was how the story was framed. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO
Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protections
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Kim Gwang-seok was not only very popular, but also a really influential folk-rock singer, and he first started his career in the group Dongmulwon, which debuted in 1988 and became widely successful.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I saw this Unseen Japan post about how a poll made by Rohto Pharmaceuticals shoes that for the first time in history the percentage of women who didn't want children exceeded that of men with women fearing how that will impact their career.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Park’s rule reached far beyond politics. It also shaped culture and music, showing how power tried to control not only people’s lives, but also their voices.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The Korean Kittens especially, Yoon Bok-hee was and still is an extraordinary performer during the 1960s and onwards with her strong performance and voice.
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The Korean Kittens What'd I Say
YouTube video by weirdozvidz
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I read this article about the ongoing trend of “Chinamaxxing” with some Gen Z Americans and how that has shifted how the American see China. www.npr.org/2026/03/13/n...
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Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Choi Seung-Hee was a colonial era dancer and moderniser. Her styles included ballet and modern dance as well as traditional Korean danced styles mixed
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I read this article about Takeshima day and how it still a dispute of the territory. This article is clearly written from the point of view that showcases the problem being South Korea and Japan as the victim.
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
Takeshima Day: Persistently Demanding Resolution from South Korea Necessary
Japan-South Korea relations are on an upward trajectory, with leaders frequently visiting each other, confirming broad cooperation across various fields.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I think that how reasonable or unreasonable it is to expect nationalism is dependent on the context. For example it is more understandable to be offended by something that has a deep historical meaning for example the Rising Sun flag for the Koreans.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I read this article regarding how Taiwanese people are seeing they identity being Taiwanese and not Chinese. In this article it the Chinese goverment use many different ways of blaming the system and people thediplomat.com/2023/12/the-...
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The Evolution of Identity in Taiwan
That more and more people in Taiwan identify as “Taiwanese” and not “Chinese” is partially the result of Beijing’s own policies.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In this post fans of Jungkook (BTS) fans discuss the incident where Jungkook got drunk and was maybe out of his character while being in the pressence of the army and fans.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I just read this article about a homosexual couple in China that posed in public as a father and son before the older part of the couple died which sparked a tricky legal situation. www.scmp.com/news/people-...
scmp.com
China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death
Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute.
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Just read this article about South Korea’s birthrate rising for a second year. The Guardian says births rose to 254,500 in 2025, the fertility rate rose from 0.75 to 0.80, and experts link the rise mainly to “echo boomers” now reaching their early 30s www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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South Korea’s birthrate rises for second year with experts saying ‘echo boomers’ behind boost
Rebound in the country – which has been having demographic crisis – said to be partly because of 3.6 million born between 1991 and 1995 having children
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I read this article about why many people in South Korea are upset that former president Yoon Suk Yeol got a life sentence and not the death penalty. The story is from The Guardian, a UK newspaper that is often seen as liberal or left-leaning. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Why is South Korea angry that Yoon Suk Yeol wasn’t sentenced to death?
The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’
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alexandra20-03.bsky.social @alexandra20-03.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The term "idol" is a big term that is usually percieved as something or someone that people look up to or really emphasise with. In the context of K-pop it makes sense that the word "Idol" is used. The expectations of perfection and relationship with the fans needs to be on a certain level.
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