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I don't either and thats a big part of why I started making these videos! I hope they can be helpful and bring more of us together ~

I'm so happy that my video could help you!! I am sure when you first got into kpop, it was confusing too, so I encourage you to stick with it. And if there's anything specific you're confused on, definitely let me know! Im happy to help and make more videos like this in the future. :)

I think you can participate in any hobby you'd like - but as a person who was publicly active creating content under the age of 18, I wouldn't suggest it. Im really grateful that I waited until I was an adult and had more experience to do live performance. In my opinion, I'd say stay a fan, attend events, be a part of the community for a few years - get to know people! But ultimately, what you do is up to you.

@@alexpinku_planet alright, thanks!!

I truly don't disagree with you at a base level - the issue is that in the west, many idols (particularly idols of color) face an issue where if they try to call themselves just 'idols', they get told theyre not 'real idols' because they dont have management like other countries that have established idol industries in them. Or simply because they are not Asian. So we've had to define ourselves differently. And at the end of the day, idol culture in the west is influenced by our own local culture, so I don't think there's anything wrong with saying 'hey! this is a cool new thing thats developing as a result of mixing subgenres." Its not really 'look how cool and different we are' lmao

Also! If you watch some of my other videos, I do touch on how Asia doesn't separate even jpop and kpop idols even though they are quite different both performance and production wise - its all just idol. But different contexts and groups of people treat classifications a little differently.

@@alexpinku_planet then why even use the terms kaigai idols instead of western idols? chinese idols are kaigai idols, thai idols are kaigai idols, etc and yet this term is monopolize by westerners. when talking about "kaigai idols" its usually exclusively talking about the western idol scene seems pretty western centric to me tbh and yes we do seperate between kpop and jpop idols. what......

@@noir8075 I suggest watching my jpop and kpop genre video! Japanese charts do not differentiate, generally speaking. Of course average person knows there is a difference but there is Kpop oshikatsu culture and what not, the lines have really begun to blur as fans. My videos are meant to discuss the community Im a part of - which is the US idol community and we use this term to signify we are emulating Japanese idol culture specifically. I understand if you or your community do not, but thats okay? We dont aim to center ourselves in the idol community or monopolize any term, we're simply participating. This video exists people ask me what it is we do (and Im currently writing an update script for a new video, even!) Im not sure why you're coming at me in bad faith, but please understand that your perspective isn't the only one, just like mine isnt. I've seen people who live in thailand and indonesia using this term too, and some people don't in those places. It's really up to the individuals on how they want to communicate, because thats what language is. I can only speak for my experience and my own community. "Western" in the U.S. typically means cowboys and horses to the average American, so Im not sure its a perfect solution either.

@@noir8075 Does something about Americans using the term 'kaigai' specifically bother you? Im genuinely curious and want to hear your experience.

Uwa, thank you! I miss Charlie so much~ I feel really nostalgic about that time. c: Ahhh, this is such a good question and something I've really struggled with too. I think my biggest piece of advice is to accept that your tastes and how you want to approach performing may (and very likely will) change and evolve, whether thats songs or styles of outfits, or whatever it may be, so don't worry too much about needing to have a "consistent brand". If this year you want to be an elegant gothic queen and perform dark spooky songs, but next year you want to pivot completely and do a candy themed set - I think that's totally fine. People at the end of the day are drawn to you for your energy and performance and if you're doing what feels fun and inspiring for you in that moment, that will make your performance better. You're going to decide the wrong songs, maybe design a bad outfit but that's how you get closer to figuring out what /will/ work, so just throw your heart into it and keep going. c:

It does make it easier to hop from one side to the next hehehe~

Thats so exciting! I hope my other videos can be useful to you in your journey too. ~ I'm cheering you on :3

I have a video titled "how I made music" as well that you may find helpful! But the tl;dr is joining idol discords (like the International Idol Network), seeing who produced other people's music as well as looking through commissions on places like VGen are great places to start! I'll be very honest with you, I've created videos and content online for over 10 years now and my audience and ebbed and flowed a lot in that time. I personally think that pursuing your music without worrying too much about having an audience will make your work much less stressful and more authentic. To me, the best way to build a dedicated audience is to attend irl events whenever possible! That's where real community happens imo! Anime conventions, stand alone events, etc! Otherwise, its consistent posting, streaming, interacting with others content, etc! I do find that most people are drawn to Original content, so having that will definitely help people figure out if what you're pursing is up their alley but its never too early to start dipping your toes into creating and seeing how you feel. I will say, dont be afraid to really take your time to learn about the community, figure out how things are done and where you'd like to go before 'debuting'. There is no time clock on being an idol and you dont have to rush into it!

@@alexpinku_planet thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply

If you have any other terms that you have questions on, let me know!

@@alexpinku_planet thank youuu "<3

I am familiar with them as a concept! Although, I don't know the inner workings of that world quite as much. 'Chika' just translates to 'underground' and generally speaking it refers to a tier of idols that are lessor known and typically means the idol or group are not signed to a major agency. There's, as far as I know, no cut and dry cut off or definition to it or requirement of what the idol's goals are. To me, that would still qualify as chika!

I am so so glad you find them helpful! ; u; It's honestly encouraging to hear that. I'll be cheering for you!

I really relate to the feeling you're describing, it's how I felt before I started. I remember applying for my first event and saying "I'm not really an idol, but I'd like to be a part of this if I can." And it all changed from there! While I do have a lot of passion, the truth is I struggle quite a lot with motivation, myself. Even this video took me months to finish! I say that just to say that you're not alone and that you can start creating while it's still hard, because I think it always will be. So we might as well start now. :) That's my point of view. Also!! I'm so so happy you like my music! ;; It's a really scary thing, putting yourself out there. But its a reminder that no experience is unique, and if I like something, there's always going to be someone else who does too. c: Thank you for taking the time to share yourself with me!

♥ Ahh, I'm glad it can be applicable to a lot of different things ~

I'm cheering you on!!! ((with a tropical drink in hand~))

Ive re-read this comment a few times and it's really touched me each time. I think music in general feels like this big, untouchable creative outlet. Moreso than other forms of creating, it feels like this thing we have to get right the first time. And every step has to be polished and continuous and clever. I remember someone said to me once "When you create videos, its not just for the person who sees it within the first week of upload. Its for the person who sees it 5 years later too." and that really broke me out of my shell to just keep creating, when I can. These things have value past numbers or titles or whatever we're sort of lead to believe. If I look at some of my favorite artists, they've been in 6 different bands, have 3 concurrent projects and even past 'success' don't know what they're doing. I find it really comforting, actually. Your first or second or third project may not be the one that hits, but as long as you're learning and getting something out of it in the moment - that's truly what matters. Thank you for taking the time to share your story with me. I'll be cheering you on!!

I think in this sense, I'm mostly talking about when people hype up an 'online' debut as most showcases won't take debuting performers these days - which makes sense! Its fascinating how much these things change so quickly. I'm sure it'll all feel crazy different in two years, too!

@@alexpinku_planet makes sense! To be clear I wasn’t disagreeing/challenging you. I definitely agree that the focus on a “debut” doesn’t make sense for most indie net idols. You need to start creating art to get noticed. The landscape is really changing though. Especially with a lot of popular vtubers also having an irl persona or being 2.5D like Phoebe. In japan being an idol is seen as a young woman’s first step into the entertainment industry. A lot of idols go on to become actresses and models and talk show hosts. My kamioshi became an idol with the end goal of becoming an actress. So it’s interesting to see that becoming a vtuber is almost becoming a step toward being an idol. And being an idol/odorite/utaite is a step toward becoming a vtuber. The communities feed into each other in a way that I think fans don’t always notice. Especially since the vtubing community is huge and mostly unaware of kaigai idols. I see people deep dive on agency vtubers and find out they were kaigai idols before. I’m always saying that if you want to be in on the ground floor of the next big hololive/Nijisanji/etc vtubing star, you should be attending local idol shows and watching utaite/odorite.

FOR REAL, it's an underrated step, in my opinion.

I do it often and I still find myself wondering how they do it! Its quite difficult, but makes for great exercise ~

Unfortunately, being a cosplay idol is not something I have experience in! But, to be honest, 'debut' in the western world doesn't mean much as its usually a term used for if you get signed to an agency or a label. So all you really have to do is sign up for opportunities to perform or start making content online!

@@alexpinku_planet oh alright thank you very much!

Your comments really made my day when I saw them come through. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my music, and Im so happy I was able to help! ♥

Im so glad to hear that! It definitely can be intimidating, but you get used to it! A lot vtuber fan culture is directly lifted from Japanese idol culture, so I find theyre quite easy bridges to cross. ^^

Thank you so much! c: that makes me really happy to hear!

Ah, thank you! That's such a sweet thing to say ; u ;

Hahah, likely not! Thank you for watching my videos!

Thank you! Its always a challenge finding perfect outfit for a video like this, so I am glad to hear that you liked it!

Thank you so much It makes me happy to hear that, maybe I will make more soon ♥

Ahh, thank you Miyu! They're a lot of fun to make, even if theyre a challenge.

c: That means a lot, Kristen! I admire your videos a lot heheh.

@@alexpinku_planet aww thanks Alex! That means so much 😭❤️

Isn't the song SO GOOD? it gets stuck in my head all the time,.. Thank you Martha ♥

Thank you so much! C:

Ahh, this is such a nice compliment. Thank you!!