6 K-Pop Concepts That Fans Are “Sick And Tired” Of Seeing

With the number of K-Pop groups constantly growing, concepts can sometimes become repetitive when executed by multiple groups. As a result of how “overdone” they can be, fans shared the six ones they no longer want to see.

1. Toy Guns

Fake guns often fit the lyrics or action-packed storyline of a music video. However, there are times when they’re completely out of place.

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Despite how colorful the toy guns are, the real versions hold “trauma” for American fans—who are from a country with the highest number of deaths from gun violence.

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2. Racing

Race cars and racing outfits can be perfect additions to concepts referencing the sport with their lyrics. Yet, there are only a few ways to execute it well.

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And fans often notice how out of place the scenes are when added for visual effect, which usually “adds nothing and always looks the same.”

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3. Confusing Universes

Though it’s common for entertainment companies to create universes that revolve around their groups, it can quickly become confusing from all the information.

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Fans voiced concerns about resources being used for “poorly-written storylines” instead of the group’s music.

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4. Laidback Title Tracks

With many K-Pop groups having an upbeat, unique sound, others decide to be “a breath of fresh air” with more relaxing music.

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Fans wanted a return to the over-the-top songs that made K-Pop a worldwide genre.

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5. School Uniforms

For a change of pace, groups sometimes treat fans to stage outfits inspired by school uniforms. The members pull it off well but don’t always receive the desired reaction.

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The cropped shirts and shorter skirts make fans uncomfortable by turning a practical style into something sexy, especially when groups are underage.

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6. Western Trends

With “badass girl crush” and Y2K becoming popular in Western media, the K-Pop industry couldn’t go without joining the trends.

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But it’s left fans feeling that groups have strayed away from the “quirky concepts” that made K-Pop unique.

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