The loss of loserism in kpop
In the modern world, idols come out of the womb highly stylized and aesthetic even if their tee is only five bucks and their trousers are only 10,000 won; even upon debut they appear fashionable and cool. Generations ago, the idols were spewed out into the public eye and left to roam the streets in skinny jeans and tops that would not be out of place in a second grader's wardrobe. Not only in appearance did these losers practice loserism, but their loserism was a core aspect of their artistry. No two losers are the same, but all losers have one thing in common: they yearn. Whether their deepest desire was to get cool, play forever as a dog, or seduce an older woman--they were yearners and the loss of such loserism and subsequent yearning in kpop is a tragedy of astronomical proportions.