“Imagine being in the 12th year of your career and opening for another group just because that group is Western. This is the height of seeking Western validation.” “Nayeon and the rest of Twice are desperate for Western validation.” These were some of the comments on social media following the collaboration between Korean K-pop band Twice and British band Coldplay, which saw the former support the latter at Chris Martin’s six dates in South Korea. They aren’t the only ones to have been criticized in this way by fans in their own country. “All of Jennie’s art and vision is nothing more than a desperate ploy to fit in in America,” is a phrase that sums up a groundswell of opinion about the Blackpink singer, who has just released her debut solo album, Ruby. “Can we just agree that Lisa will never get the Western validation she so desperately craves and will only top the charts in Thailand?” is the question asked of another Blackpink member, who released solo album Alter Ego in February. Both performed last April at the latest edition of Coachella, the most media-friendly festival in the world.
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