Observations of the members
How do you view Enhypen OUTSIDE of each members role in the group? Or outside of the fan made images, the few characteristics that they’re known for? I’ve noticed that with these fan made images (or the personas crafted for idols ((YES. Even Enhypen, let’s be real)) by the companies) people go overboard on them to the point where the idols actual character doesn’t align with them yet some ‘fans’ get upset and try to force them into a box.
I don’t typically like following these images as real humans should not be reduced to a few characteristics or something they said like 4 years ago that follows them no matter what. I feel like it’s disingenuous, especially when the idols have changed and evolved (and will continue to do so) yet the ‘fans’ won’t even pay attention to anything that isn’t the image they want their idol to conform to. Even to the point where they’ll say someone is getting mistreated or they’ll disregard anything about an idol that isn’t apart of their fan made image.
An idol will say they’d like to do something and it’ll be disregarded and they’ll even say for the idol to not do it because it isn’t what the ‘fans’ want. It’s just so strange because it’s like these idols have no actual autonomy over their own bodies or image, and when they try to it’s met with pushback.
So, I’m asking for how people view them as individuals, and I’m asking the people who have ACTUALLY observed them and have let go of any biases/personas, just how they view these idols as actual people.
Like for instance, I’m not asking for you to reiterate or reinforce the fan made images, like if one member is the ‘cute’ member I’m not asking for, “Well they are very cute!” That’s not answering my question. Or if one member is viewed as the most flirtatious in the group, I’m not asking for, “This member is known for being flirty and hot.” No. 😐
I’m asking for what the idol or members have said themselves about their other members or what was said by an individual member about themselves.
I’m curious to see how they’re viewed outside of the main things you’ll hear about them, like for the people who actually pay attention to the various sides of these idols (who MIND YOU, are human beings and should not be reduced to a few characteristics, they’re not fan fic characters or one dimensional, they should not be forced into a box) or who actually listen to what these idols say about themselves or what the members say about them.
Have at it, please be respectful. I’d like to discuss and see different perspectives. If any clarification is needed, please ask away.
Just to note: I’m well aware that we don’t actually know these people, but the point of this post is to see how they’re viewed outside of what most would say about them based off of their few main characteristics they’re reduced to. Like if you look up a member and all you see is content of them being flirtatious or cute or loud, how are they observed outside of that? I wonder if some fans even listen to what these idols say, especially about themselves. It starts to feel fake, and it saddens me because everyone should be having fun, not that fans thoughts shouldn’t be taken into consideration, but it’s gets to a point where not even the idols wants are taken seriously or into consideration and it’s so strange to see. I understand why these images are made for idols, but it gets overbearing very quickly and it starts to get insensitive. If you dislike that I stated that idols have personas (especially Enha), I don’t think this post is for you. Obviously be respectful, but like I said, I’d like to see actual observations.