#4: Scandals & Idols
Download MP3Episode 4 of the audio version of the Selective Hearing roundtable brings together regulars Tenkei, Boykun, Hiro and Mandy along with Dave from New School Kaidan to discuss idols and scandals.
Opening: Epik High – Wordkill
The Topic
What do you feel defines a scandal?
- Are they major incidents or do minor infractions count as well?
- What mitigating factors result in something being called a scandal?
- Do you think the term is being overused?
Why do you think so many idols risk getting caught breaking the rules?
- Is it human nature to do so (i.e. puberty, sex drive, etc.)
- Are they rebelling against the corporate binds that tie them?
- Do you think that J-Pop idols should get the same slack that K-Pop idols get when it comes to dating and “relations”?
What are your thoughts on fan reactions to scandals?
- Are there too many over the top, OMG THE WORLD IS ENDING reactions?
- Does social media have a role in how people react to the news about their favorite idols getting into hot water?
- Have there been so many reactions that you just don’t give a damn anymore & want everyone to shut the fuck up?
Ending – Village People – Macho Man
