My friend calls me a horrible person for supporting Kpop
I need some advice!
Recently a friend of mine has gotten into Ateez which is great. BUT, ive been a Kpop fan since late 2017 and I don't think she understands I cannot drop some artists because of her reasoning.
She claims that every artist is racist except for like 2 or 3 groups she's seen. Here's the problem. While I do not listen to the Kpop idols who are extremely racist and arrogant. I do listen to groups under bigger companies. For example I am aware that JYP ent can be viewed as problematic by some. I listen to stray kids. I know some members are problematic but my friend calls me a horrible person for supporting them anyway. In my mind just because one member is bad doesn't mean they all are. And I'm not throwing away hundreds of dollars worth of albums because she thinks I'm horrible because I enjoy their music.
I do not claim they are angels nor do I blindly defend them. I simply enjoy the art. I personally view Kpop Idols as showing a persona rather than always their true self. I think it's okay to like the looks and the artists music but not the real personality of a member in a group. Am I in the wrong for supporting Kpop or is my friend way out of line? I'd love to hear your opinions!