In the world of music and entertainment, Honoka Nishimura, a famous star, recently shared her thoughts about Japanese idols compared to Korean idols. She thinks Japanese idols feel really relaxed and free. This idea has gotten people talking and thinking. Let’s find out more about what Honoka Nishimura has to say about it all.
Honoka Nishimura Explores The Freedom Of Japanese Idols vs. Korean Idols
People online talked about what Honoka Nishimura, a famous Japanese celebrity, said about the contrast between being an idol in Japan and South Korea.
In screenshots shared on an internet forum, Honoka Nishimura, who used to be part of the Japanese band Last Idol, talked about how being an idol in Korea is “very hard” because of the high standards for performances.
She said, “Being an idol in Korea is a really difficult job. I know, because I’ve seen it. Being an idol in Japan is very comfortable. How else should I put this? You’re really free.”
She further said, “They can afford to focus less on delivering choreographed performance-driven promotions. Of course, you hear various opinions, but the level of performance expected in Korea is exceptionally high.”
She also added, “I don’t dance every day. I don’t go on diets. I just stay cute.”
She finished her statement with a ‘cute’ expression, which got different reactions from Korean internet users, ranging from surprise to approval.
Celebrity #HonokaNishimura says Japanese idols are "very comfortable and free" compared to Korean idols https://t.co/dyBBv0HPcr
— allkpop (@allkpop) May 12, 2024
The conversation also brought up the possible bigger cultural contrasts between how idols are seen in both countries. One comment noted, “Even if a skilled idol emerges in Japan, they are often told by the Japanese, ‘Why are you working as an idol? You should just be a singer.'”
People online had different reactions, with comments like:
Well, I’m sure there are a lot of Japanese idols who try really hard to deliver good performances, though. This might apply just to her”
“LOL, I don’t know why but that last screencap is too cute”
“Okay…I’ve become convinced…you are very cute”
“That really was cute, so I’ll just accept it lol”
“Aren’t the Japanese idols saying they admit to seeing such good performers among Korean idols?”
“I am just afraid that the culture of Korean idols will start to become something similar to this as well”
“I think what she means by the Japanese idols being able to get away with all that applies only to financially comfortable Japanese idols. It’s clearly a privileged statement. There are a lot of invisible Japanese idols who work hard to be good performers.”
“I see some Korean idols being that way these days too though lol.”
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