B.I., Big Hit, and Black K-pop Fan Backlash Part 1

It’s the darkest K-pop timeline as we discuss the complete dissolution of the Greek tragedy that is YG Entertainment on this episode of Not Your Average Netizens. It’s a trash fire of such immense magnitude that we needed TWO episodes to talk about it! Is B.I. a misunderstood genius and will YG get away with all his shady activity (probably)? In part two, we continue the lighthearted discourse as we delve into issues of K-pop and colorism (that will likely be covered again). Is being a fan worth it when you have to constantly check to see if idols are “problematic” and have to rationalize the prejudice that continues to occur? We discuss. Also on the docket: idols and LGBTQ rights, flat earther idols, K-fans vs. I-fans, the treatment of girl groups and Big Hit… just Big Hit. Pull up a chair, enjoy your car ride, or distract yourself from the monotony of work with some good K-pop conversation. Timestamps below: Part One: Was Monsta X's support of gay fan sincere? 2:59 Sunmi had 24 hours to cancel her coming out party 12:23 If you support The Boyz, you support flat earthers...just sayin 29:01 The loonatics are at it again 38:08 Sulli Says 'Bye' to the haters 47:44 Don't let the door hit ya on the way out Ravi. 59:23 Pristin...we hardly knew ye 1:07:35 Hyolyn's Bullying Scandal 1:24:56 B.I.'s Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day 1:29:24 Part Two: It's YG's World We're Just Living In It 0:00 Big Hit's Gonna Make You Do Their Homework (And you're gonna enjoy it) 21:49 K-Fans and I-Fans, the eternal battle 37:41 Colorism in K-pop 46:47 End 1:17:35