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[@lachi8242]

He somehow failed to mention that Straykids write and produce their own music about important topics such as mental health and depression.....yet he somehow remembers aegyo...uh

[@lunarsky3802]

I know right!! Like how do you forget to mention that.. TT

[@soominssi7353]

I feel like because of these kind of newsdocs or whatever you call it, adults always look weirdly at kpop and people who like kpop. They soooo often showcase it as such a idk weird(?) industry, but like you say, there are such important topics that are addressed and make us more comfortable to talk about such important things because of the songs and serious interviews that talk about these topics. If my grandparents would see what is said about kpop on Dutch television and hear that I listen to this music they would get a seizure.

[@rebeccaflores8195]

Wait I'm watching this in 2020 and I just realized he said felix was the main rapper 😶. Did they seriously not do any research with this show.

[@rebeccaflores8195]

@Kamjemi Hale I'm not sure if he's a rapper but I know for sure he's not the main one

[@vaney4797]

@Kamjemi Hale uh no, felix is lead rapper, lead dancer, sub vocalist

[@wonhunny179]

6:25 Felix's mom introduced him kpop, my mom questioned me why kpop. We Stan his mom

[@lobnahanfy8645]

Omg he was taken about how his mom introduced him to kpop and then I sae your comment

[@povohru]

my parents beat me up a few times when i laughed at kpop videos

[@cherrylix3390]

his mom is Korean ..

[@user-mo1zj1tl3b]

Because his mom is Korean

[@lifesucksbutnotwithskz2605]

@@povohru best parents please don't laugh anymore lmao

[@elshots]

them: ok so expose all the dark secrets of kpop!!! chanlix: idk we're just making music

[@strangend]

FR FHDJS

[@user-bd9xg9xj6u]

PLS WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY

[@rainbowgirl949494]

& YEET😂

[@alinaion3297]

YOOOH

[@winwinsonlylinesinboss]

well yeah thats basically it lol yeah kpop has dark sides, but the majority of it is just people living their dreams and making music for others whether they actually produce it or they sing it for everyone else

[@seas01ns]

chan's and felix's dictionary: *you know*

[@heh4199]

wait a seungminute ~ I know... Lee Know pahaha okay I’m sorry I’ll see myself out

[@heybrownieboy3149]

"You knoer"

[@bhumikapanda1185]

omg this literally reminded my of 3rd grade . . . my teacher would ask questions about what we were reading and all I would say was " you know . . ." lol

[@oliverhughes610]

It's important to note why Felix and Bang Chan were so resistent to being called 'kpop royalty'. It's not just because they're being humble. Seniority is a HUGE deal in Korean culture. Stray Kids are still considered a rookie group, having only debuted in 2018. Groups that debuted before them are their sunbaes - their seniors - and so they will ALWAYS consider themselves to be 'below' them, regardless of fanbases or successes etc. Respect based on age and seniority in the industry is very, very important.

[@marywilliam869]

That goes for the groups who are their seniors...so who is the top?

[@wolfiebun5842]

Chill

[@BramLastname]

@@marywilliam869 nobody, Unlike the American spirit, They generally say they don't feel the need to beat others, As long as they can find satisfaction in what they do.

[@thu-had5249]

@@marywilliam869 seo taji

[@myonlyone8713]

@@marywilliam869 groups that debuted before stary kids are all their seniors the same way stray kids are seniors to groups that debuted after them

[@Lily-gt6ut]

“An overnight kpop success” ohhh nooooo the work hard like really hard it wasn’t an overnight success bro

[@coda4150]

truee, it saddened me the way they portrayed kpop and the artists like it focused a lot on the "dark side" or harshness of the industry but didn't highlight enough the effort and artistry idols put into their work. and whats annoying is that its like this in most western documentaries :/

[@effyvoux]

I think ‘overnight success’ is intended to be a reflection of the fan response, not the members’ level of preparation. They mean that the group’s popularity skyrocketed after debut (in contrast to groups who take years to become famous)

[@montexic5201]

@@effyvoux yesss! Literally they mentioned the hard work and dedication in the very next moment! Ppl are trying to pick this documentary with every little detail, but it was well produced!

[@krishajoy4646]

They were actually known for their diligence, work ethic and perseverance.

[@overitreb]

I just noticed that Chris doesn't look pale as a vampire here, he actually has some color... I wish people would stop whitewashing them so much, he looks so good

[@Amy-rp5jz]

thought he was naturally that pale.....

[@emmanuelw9832]

Chan is naturally extremely pale! You can see it in their reality shows before he gets his makeup done, he said when he was born he was so pale that he was pink coloured. He tans sometimes because he likes having a bit of colour, here he tanned or has a bit of different makeup

[@soleil7259]

@@emmanuelw9832 I don't deny the fact that he has natural pale skin, but even in reality shows they put a filter on the cameras (they can look very natural though).

[@chaotic_kpopfanmultistan7042]

Even Chan says he’s pale so...I’m guessing he is naturally pale...

[@brayleycanto3169]

@@Amy-rp5jz same

[@erjinson]

okay but the way they failed to mention how skz literally make their own music to help people going through struggles like--

[@alayanissenjohannsen4580]

yeah and like they didnt say anything about how hard skz work for stays. What about Chans room? he literally stays up late for the people who cant sleep. How-

[@triscuit2755]

Do all jyp groups do that? I am new. Help juseyo xD

[@alayanissenjohannsen4580]

@@triscuit2755 I'm a bit confused lol. do all jyp groups do what?

[@triscuit2755]

@@alayanissenjohannsen4580 yea my bad. I wanted to know if all jyp groups compose and maybe produce their own music

[@alayanissenjohannsen4580]

@@triscuit2755 ah no, I'm pretty sure most groups dont write their own songs. They might help a little with writing the songs, but I'm pretty sure most groups dont write the songs fully by themselves

[@whythe7553]

felix: "became the LEAD RAPPER of stray kids" also felix: gets 5-seconds-long lines

[@anareo1466]

i choked 😹💀💀

[@imbroke1335]

So true lmfao 😂😂

[@justmike1201]

I'm kinda glad I am era is gone, cause he's finally getting lines in clé.

[@janarandus5087]

jdfg i cackled no srsly if they don't give him more lines i'll break their knees 💀

[@wildboss4995]

Lmao i swear i thought that too

[@theabruun1028]

"Listen to those thick Australian accents." - Every Stay ever

[@maysafatima9534]

Thea Bruun it’s sad I don’t have a thick Australian accent being Aussie born and raised

[@cam0987]

@@maysafatima9534 y ?

[@lexie485]

confirmed

[@darcy325]

im disappointed he didnt interview hyunjin too hes basically part of the aussie line

[@em-wt8eb]

Sara Mahfud lmaooooo

[@vncrois]

"Small nose" Bangchan: Yes my nose is big, *But you know what else is big?*

[@Nixellia]

*My uh....* *My feet :D*

[@incrediblejuniper6698]

*B I G T H I N G S C O M E I N S M A L L P A C K A G E S*

[@fairyoon]

LMAOOOO

[@user-rk2fo7sd3p]

*My uhhhhh* **looks down** *my feet :D*

[@lamejorstraykidsista230]

✨THE FEET✨

[@aiishataal]

lmfao this entire video gives me PTSD flashbacks of Minho saying he wanted to be a singer in national geographic or something documentary and then it cut to him dancing😭😂😂😂😂

[@areyoulostbabystay5590]

LMFAO

[@stxrdustie]

PTSD-

[@missterious711]

*any one of these hopefuls could be the next big thing IN KPOP*

[@stanateez3571]

LMFAO I CANT

[@nationssunshinefelix4482]

@@areyoulostbabystay5590 aiyoo we meet again

[@MissHibiskuss]

"A hit tv reality show" literally 90% of the fans threatened to sue the entertainment for kicking out 2 members lmfao

[@lexie485]

well, actually it was a hit reality show but JYP can't kick out minho n' felix as nothing and expected their supporters to do nothing, even if I'm in the other side of the world I'll found something to do about it

[@MissHibiskuss]

@@lexie485 ikr. Power of stays

[@HANITAI.]

@@lexie485 they weren't "kicked out", they didn't match the group's qualification according to the producers. There wasn't an official group called "Stray Kids" yet

[@BramLastname]

I would rather call it a promotional stunt, Since everything was set up for controversy.

[@Winterfrost7]

LMAO I remember those days. 😂

[@rebeccatang9383]

They did Felix so dirty with those predebut pictures lol He still looks amazing in them tho

[@rhiannn3416]

i mean- he look cute tho

[@tiaragordon5517]

More like they did Chan dirty with that pink haired showcase clip lol

[@nanouamey8258]

Lol

[@stay_eeek]

Those are TREASURES that not supposed to expose easily yknow. IT'S SPECIAL

[@elsafer2215]

Necesitamos subtítulos en Español!!!!....🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷💞💕

[@crispytangerine830]

“Listen to those thick Australian accents” - every wattpad story ever

[@lauriannedejesus9297]

HAHAH STOPPP

[@the_ffca_me]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Tell me why this is what I thought

[@ariunb7054]

That one girl in the cafe: thank you for existing *same*

[@camolie6016]

i get that

[@zethikirst]

I was looking for someone to comment about this😂😂😂

[@RoguePenguin95]

"K-pop is taking over, one teenager at a time" **Offended in 24 year old**

[@eviejade_]

Im in it. And im an offended 20yr old

[@haruhifujioka7054]

I'm in 30s. I'm offended 😭

[@carobelenvalo8068]

*offended in 26 years old* xD

[@user-dq7cm6ug4h]

Annoyed at 30 -___-

[@anareo1466]

its kinda... really annoying that some people think is just for teens and that it is a just a phase and you'll get over it in a pair of years (-_-) like... NO-

[@veronicaamaya4670]

Them: "we're gonna show the dark side of k-pop" Chan and felix:💝💜💖 uwu 💖💜💝

[@Sammy4549]

Dark side of K-pop. How many times have we heard that before?

[@loveyaok1231]

Changbin: I love dark

[@jayisajellyfish]

They'd be like uuuuwoooouuuu

[@moon4artemis]

i mean, its because they are not allowed to tell the dark and "creepy" side of krp

[@quistomichaeljoshuaa.7033]

I can hear felix sayi'n "urrr wuurrru urrr"

[@fabiola_lala]

when they said tourists have spotted the stray kids it straight up sounds like animal planet

[@igiveuponnaming7082]

lmao. i was like "I hear this so often" and then in the evening while watching Animal Planet i realized where i hear it

[@ithrowgrandmasdownstairs7620]

Kpop is taking over one teenager at a time. My Mexican 40 year old army and stay mom: mija I'm not even here, I'm a hallucination

[@froglix739]

I BUSTED A FRICKIN LUNG SKSJKWKWNSKSKEMWMSKMS

[@sky-rm3vm]

OMG YES MY MEXICAN MOM ADORES STRAY KIDS AND BTS 😭

[@Lauma2011]

I am a 65 years old mother and grandmother and I like Stray Kids a lot! 🇲🇽

[@nika.klemanskaya]

I am a 43-year-old STAY mother from Ukraine )) I can tell more - my own mother likes Felix voices and SKZ choreo)) in her 67 ))

[@slaymixxismyvibe8455]

@@sky-rm3vm omg wow😭

[@rhys-hales]

Oof the way u said Chan was “chosen” for stray kids when actually he chose everyone and formed the group himself💀

[@anjms2590]

true !

[@finela3870]

lmao right

[@your-regina]

What? Is that like an inside joke or something?

[@lifesucksbutnotwithskz2605]

​@@your-regina no it's not! chan was the one who chose the members in stray kids, usually it's the company who forms the groups. the only capacity in which chan was 'chosen' for 'stray kids' was being allowed by jyp to form his own group to participate in the reality show called 'stray kids' by mnet

[@Laura-bh7lq]

Yea I pissed me kinda off

[@wahida6980]

Did Felix really do aegyo on national australian television i-

[@mop7118]

Oop

[@amyb9890]

Can’t take him anywhere 😂

[@mimi_0122]

😂😂

[@skrtskrt22]

he looked like he wanted to freaking explode. 😂😂

[@teasea4879]

at least it's not hardcore aegyo lols

[@williamdripspeare741]

I don’t like how they showed twice mina when talking about plastic surgery like wtf in Jyp u aren’t even allowed to do plastic surgery

[@Mary_12334]

So it was Mina. I paused and was like wait is that Mina? But i never heard a single story about her doing plastic surgery so i tought i was just tired and not paying enough attention

[@PokeTwilight]

Right? Mina is a natural beauty that transformed into a beautiful black swan she is today. But I also think they’re putting it to show how Mina is so pretty that idols wannabe are aiming to do plastic surgery to look like her.

[@Apple-xl9xr]

I think they were mostly showing her as an example for the ideal beauty type. Plus she *may have* gotten some cosmetic procedures done that aren’t plastic surgery. Like certain types of fillers that specialize in skin. Since good skin is a very glamorous feature to have in Korean society it might just seam more like a check with a dermatologist than a cosmetic procedure. Obviously nothing wrong with people who decide to get these procedures because at the end of the day they are grown adults who can make that decision for themselves.

[@mirasolsumagang6166]

Is there a time stamp?? Edit: okay never mind I found it...

[@rawr6362]

@@mirasolsumagang6166 wheree

[@igiveuponnaming7082]

"Kpop is taking over one teenager at a time" My 45 year old parents: *singing twice, bts, ateez, skz n many more*

[@tinysecret8985]

They're stereotyping they think that only teenagers loves KPOP they don't know there are oldies who loves KPOP

[@igiveuponnaming7082]

@@tinysecret8985 the moment you were replying my mom was singing "Blue Flame" by Astro. Lol

[@rocioarroyo20]

I am 49... 😅... im from latinamerica.... and i love Kpop.... more than my daughter... i enjoy the dance... the music... 🤷‍♀️

[@igiveuponnaming7082]

@@rocioarroyo20 really? That really nice. Thanks for being a part of this huge family. And most importantly, thanks for not disrespecting any of us. The artists, music, fans. 😊😊❤️❤️

[@hhzy5748]

wow i want your parents-

[@igot7problemsbutyougotnojams]

"K-Pop training is like army training, we aren't holding guns we're just holding microphones."

[@celcel8853]

iGOT7 problems, But you got no jams srsly it sounds terrifying and they don't get much money and they still do it.... sometimes I feel like I wanna do it too but I'm scared

[@lilytheflower-4004]

Cel cel same. I actually wanted to join the army but my mental disorders won’t let me, and I’m really passionate about music but 1. I’m not Asian 2. My parents would NEVER let me 3. My chances are very low. But it is a dream 🤷‍♀️

[@UrMomIsToo]

Of topic but, I love your username @iGOT7 problems, But you got no jams

[@celcel8853]

My favorite day is the 6th one you knowww u don’t have to be asian to be a kpop idol ya know. Follow your dreams and try achieve it. it’s your decision😊 chan and felix ain’t asian and they succeeded

[@StoneCold_Mustache]

Cel cel they-they literally are Asian though. Like I get what you mean, they are Australians and didn’t grow up in Korea or Asia but they are also literally Asians 😂

[@Nessiegirl123]

"K-pop is taking over, one teenager at a time." My 23 year old self: **TRIGGERED**

[@scribblesandscrawls]

haha same here

[@caperclaw]

lmao I'm 34 so I feel you 😁

[@zoe-ht3mh]

Teenagers at heart ❤

[@lisatravers3835]

So I'm an avid K-Pop fan of several years, who also goes to many concerts. I love Stray Kids , Ateez and many other groups and bands, and am 56 😊💕

[@zoe-ht3mh]

@@lisatravers3835 😍 wow!

[@mememe229]

9:58 *bang chan telling Felix to do the aegyo* : alright Felix you ready Meanwhile Felix: *looking like he’s contemplating his life decisions*

[@michaelnguyen8121]

This is on Australia's Channel 7. They are known to be racist towards asian so I'm not surprised they will portrayed K-Pop in the dark light and I'm not saying there aren't any serious issues with the K Pop industry but this video is not balanced representation of K Pop.

[@rosie90]

That's just western media in general they always make everything seem ten times as bad than it actually is

[@pureconlimon4317]

@Elena P. we know that kpop has a dark side, but you can notice thay they didn't do an appropriate research

[@pbpretzel3674]

I find channel 7 isn't as bad as channel 9. Their 20 to 1 show where they literally insulted BTS and the entire country of South Korea was so pitiful. Media can be gross.

[@NatarshaWong]

@Dianike Marsalisa Mayori i would classify Australia as western. If you google it, many sources will include Australia in the list of western countries. I'm also Australian. Sorry if that was annoying too ahhaha

[@priyaio]

You’re so right, though. This is so unbalanced -

[@purplequi9962]

"At the age of 13, she became obsessed with a k-pop star, BAO" Yes, that's definitely BoA's name. Totally. She's definitely a steamed bun. 100%.

[@xuan4109]

LMAOOO

[@apple-eg5xl]

包

[@Pinkclouds512]

Hahaha I was only listening and I did not know who the hell he was referring to

[@laufeyloverrr]

hahaha i think its just his accent

[@mohammademirimranbinmohamm9249]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@bluema8440]

That moment when IN is showing on the vid 1:50 while they are talking about plastic surgeries, people, please IN is beautiful, handsome, cute and charming and he was just born this way

[@celinaastbury4619]

personally i feel its too show the perfect look or the aspired look not examples of who has had plastic surgery. but then again we have no idea of anything theyve had.

[@bluema8440]

Yes, celebrities are working with their bodies so its normal that they have to build up their look (it is normal in european countries or America as well) but painting everyone with the same brush is bad, so they shouldn’t talk like that about all k pop idols and put there a boy who is just handsome. It is like saying that there is no good looking people in korea, they all had plastic surgeries

[@stopme7030]

Even if he did have surgery, there's nothing wrong with that

[@bluema8440]

stopme yes i think that too but it is not my point.

[@bluema8440]

@Chiara Dal Col yeah that was awesome 😍

[@ohcanada3752]

Why does the interviewer look like he’s gonna cry any moment

[@MoonChild-is3pl]

😭💀

[@cilanatroisbetterthanparsley]

Probably because Felix and Chan aren't exposing the dark secrets of Kpop like he wants them to

[@Dev.85]

@@cilanatroisbetterthanparsley the dark side of K-pop isn't exactly a secret. It'a just not broadly discussed which to be honest it should be. I love K-Pop, I just don't love what it does to some idols.

[@sanriohanji]

I NOTICED THAT TOO😭😭

[@ohcanada3752]

@@sanriohanji 😭😭😭😭

[@sbv6493]

the video: victory song captions: *(FUNKY MUSIC PLAYS)*

[@aynmango]

They didn’t even show chan’s abs smh

[@umpahumpah2962]

FuNkY mUsiC ajhdajdjiws I can’t

[@imdrum1331]

Them: Talking about how harsh the industry is Also them: Shows skz acting like crackheads in front of the opera house

[@ruthdawang9915]

The producers of this k pop are terrible exploiters and manipulators.

[@minihwas]

@@ruthdawang9915 what do you mean by producers? The CEOs of the companies? Because yes, often they overwork their idols for monetary gain. We all know that and none of us support that. We support the idols themselves for their hard work and their personalities

[@leyetelleblue6696]

@@ruthdawang9915 I'm not justifying it but isn't all companies like that tho. So in a way it's no surprise or difference. There is a lot manipulators and exploiters in the western industry too. Especially in acting.

[@angelstar9459]

They cant look tried And sad when camera is on them. They have to ACT like life is amazing. You dont know What they do behind cameras. They are probberly exhausted behind cameras

[@imdrum1331]

@@angelstar9459 I never said they arent I was just pointing out how they picked that clip to go with that narrative because I thought it was funny

[@aldey8906]

“Kpop is taking over one teenager at a time” My 47 year old dad who stans kpop: *angry belt noises*

[@bee3387]

which groups does your dad like?

[@aldey8906]

bea loves 5sos he mainly likes bts and exo

[@shannon504]

Same with my 53 year old mom

[@s4nson348]

I stan your dad,tell him i love him for me

[@user-pp7mv6sp1n]

I stan your dad

[@jooniemoonie1531]

"Kpop is a big thing within teenagers" My 30yr mother who stan bts: *angry hispanic sandal noise*

[@Ari-rd7ij]

My 43yr teacher who literally got over 300 students to sing dynamite: …

[@no1sanriolvr]

They acting like the kpop industry is a dark place that is hell...this was sooo extra and unnecessarily dramatic

[@angelikabatwoman]

yeah! i mean it kinda is super fucking hard and a drill, but they pushed the drama haha

[@lucyblair8667]

well because if we’re being honest it is pretty bad, they made it more dramatic but the kpop industry is so toxic

[@winniethepooh8353]

@@lucyblair8667 but to compare it to the army?

[@kizoyah9253]

it kind of is tho

[@deep988]

*Chan is the kindest, most gentle, most adorable squishy man on this planet*

[@pks195]

ikrrrr

[@aliiirxsa4235]

I strongly agree.

[@quokka6530]

Very very agree

[@Deeviiouss]

Deep nah he’s a racist

[@strabababerry]

@@Deeviiouss explain

[@alexandriaking8544]

“A coffee shop in Seoul” AY AINT THAT THE JYP CAFE

[@sky9ine527]

Yes

[@uronlyafeeling]

organic cafe-

[@shavvlia6677]

@@uronlyafeeling IM WEEZEE👁👁

[@Xana_09]

Orrrganic cafe

[@chaizan9733]

its ORGANIKKK with double K, i need you to put some respect on JYP's goddamn organikk cafe

[@d..b5490]

I'm an atiny but.. those girls seemed a bit off. Idk it was kind of creepy to hear someone talk about Seonghwa and Hongjoong like that

[@7luckymars]

yeah I feel like they were exaggerating,,, no one acts like that irl lmfao it just makes me cringe every time I watch this video

[@boiledquarters6859]

Especially when they had all those airport photos I was a bit ✨concerned ✨

[@annaiuga]

Is kind of crepy how some fangirls talk about kpop stars.

[@skznim3361]

what time stamp?

[@san5268]

i agree

[@enterchannelname4989]

"I've learnt a lot of things: language, culture, FOOD!"

[@rememberguys148]

Priorities

[@daisiexiaojun.7761]

the way his eyes sparkled

[@njm_le]

The amount of times I felt attacked by Chan and he wasn’t even doing anything bruh

[@mariafabian7779]

MOOOOD

[@wolfstyler1335]

MOOD

[@weiontop112]

SAME

[@straybeans143]

Sameeee

[@chxnboo8433]

MEH 😤💕

[@leeknowsanus8227]

"kpop is a big thing within teenagers" My 89 year old grandma that stans skz: *TAIWANESE INTENSIFIES*

[@naimba]

Lmfao I'm so offended as a 36 year old k stan

[@emilycastro3458]

36 here and all these “journalists” need to do better research

[@leeknowsanus8227]

@@emilycastro3458 You're never too old to like kpop 😂

[@sereaz5137]

Really? Wow

[@user-uh2wk6ei1f]

阿嬤：洗咧靠北

[@JeongsBiss]

Chan and Felix were so lucky to be under JYPE, there's no perfect Entertainment company but as Day6 Jae said JYP was the most humane.

[@BRNxyz]

But GOT7 fans have different stories. Jype is not the best but just good.

[@mqrtusiqqq2262]

@@BRNxyz no one says that the jyp entertainment is the best lol

[@BRNxyz]

@@mqrtusiqqq2262 that's what I'm saying bruh

[@lalisalamilalisalami]

Are u dont really know PledisEnt? Look at seventeen they always look fun and enjoy their performances like really really fun

[@felixsunfinishedstarbucks3455]

@@lalisalamilalisalami NOPE NOPE im not a SVT fan Pledis Entertainment is a perra towards their idols

[@mayaholt4574]

The whole segment about the dark side of Kpop is way too outdated. The government has imposed several laws to regulate company treatment of trainees and idols. It is still harsh training, making concepts, and whatnot but not as bad as described. These days many companies are caring about idols’ health. There are many examples of idols who have taken breaks from group activities due to mental and physical health problems. The system also varies from company to company. You can’t just paint an image and say that’s Kpop when every idol goes through different experiences.

[@caovuonglam]

It's still pretty bad though. Very harsh.

[@KeroPero]

@@caovuonglam But so is the entire entertainment industry as a whole...

[@k-pooper609]

I doubt it tbh. If big companies like SM took care of theit artists better, we wouldnt end up with such devastating news. Anyways i rest my case there, i hope one day i get to enjoy kpop without thinking or worrying about the unfair treatment in the industry :/

[@pureconlimon4317]

@Elena P. you mean trainees?

[@jeiro6513]

Thank god it got better

[@namjooning5503]

" At a cafe in seoul " lmaooo for those who doesn't know that's JYP open cafe . Y'all can go and if you lucky you will meet jyp artist or trainee

[@lexie485]

yeah but the sad is that I'm not going there skzks

[@z_danimals]

the drinks there are probably expensive tbh

[@aliiirxsa4235]

@@z_danimals just gonna drink some water then lol

[@sammi012345678]

Was there when I was in Seoul, decently priced for what it is, food was very good, they play MVs on a big screen from groups like Stray kids, Got7, Day6, twice etc, very nice and worth experiencing! Didn't meet any idols sadly

[@levsbae208]

yea ok thnks , im about to destroy the whole jyp building when i get their next year

[@lora4990]

“Korea’s twist on Aussie bbq” no honey.. it’s called Korean bbq

[@LouisaKloe]

😂I felt the no honey

[@kennethportola6461]

Thank you

[@SilveriButterfly]

he said it in that way for kbbq to be more approachable to aussies. words like that were purposely used not out of ignorance but so the aussie public will be interested in trying a "korean twist on aussie bbq". aussies are more inclined to try it out using those kinds of words rather than "korean bbq". i'm not sure why, i think it makes it more relatable.

[@BramLastname]

@@SilveriButterfly exactly, It's not meant maliciously, So it's fine, since it's pretty accurate.

[@kierstenxo915]

The joke flew right over ya huh 🤣

[@koolkid6281]

“Bangchan and Felix are the most unlikely Kpop stars” Rosé: am I a joke to you?

[@miracal1414]

Iwssss😂😂

[@Ari-rd7ij]

Jake: 👁👄👁

[@yenistar]

im honestly very glad there aren’t any racist comments in this.

[@kylieaubin707]

on a serious note the thing Henry said *”idol training is similar to army training we aren’t holding guns we’re just holding microphones”* like that hits different bro

[@gwli9216]

Yeah a know bishh

[@gwli9216]

I rlly felt the hardwork they've been through😫

[@dariatanase]

I’ll send that line to anyone that ever tells me that kpop idols are lazy and untalented (or something along those lines)

[@emaanchoudhary1416]

The accuracy actually hurts. The sad truth in one sentence.

[@asyrdal4059]

Ouch, my heart :( ♡

[@jimmyvo3511]

Why does this sound like a nature documentary LMAO

[@C0TTAGEC0RE]

Here we see the lesser spotted bang chan, accompanied by the wild lee felix, living in their not-so-natural habitat.

[@Chris-hk3lg]

because theres an aussie accent.

[@hanyeongs2418]

the next big thing...in kpop

[@emmad4308]

That's just how our news stories be here shhhhh

[@caijstevens]

*and here we have the oesophagus*

[@KoraDJess]

Stays: Thank you for existing Me: Accurate representation

[@user-nr1ln7su2n]

Chan and Felix’s accent is so strong here😭😭

[@incrediblejuniper6698]

I'm sorry but I have to ask about ur pfp, is that Felix's face on the egg and for the love of god where did u find that pic I need it.

[@haesbread]

YOUR PFP HAHSHAHAH

[@riaokayokay469]

The girl saying thank you for existing is such a mood

[@pigeoncatangel]

"chan would live in a dorm with hundreds of hopefuls" *shows footage from wanna one go*

[@tiffany6190]

I KNOW IM LATE BUT I DIED

[@lazyara2482]

Yea I noticed that to

[@stay1967]

sksksksksks

[@Allhailhitmanbang]

What happened? I’m new so I don’t really know......

[@missfaiha9963]

Imaoooo

[@clovermagicshopenthusiast5530]

"an overnight kpop success" *the sleepless nights at studios, the many missed meals, the constant sickness, being poorly treated, 12 year old's hating on them, going through many more hardships yet not giving up* : am I invisible to you or did you just choose to ignore me?

[@agacapuyan]

"thank you for existing" at 10:35 is a MOOOOOOOOODT.

[@camx8027]

"Felix is what you could call an overnight kpop success story" Me: *reloads brain* DID YOU WATCH THE SHOW OR NOT BUB

[@MV-xf5rg]

Me too i went ummm no kpop success story is ever overnight

[@fabiolamachuca]

Considering Chan beside him trained for 7 years, I would say Felix debut was pretty quick, yeah.

[@Phoenix_Ash30]

He friggin got removed for not being able to speak korean

[@fabiolamachuca]

@@Phoenix_Ash30 Oh, come on. You believed that crap? It was for the show, he was going to debut anyways, but JYP wanted some drama before. Shitty move, but that's how it is.

[@Phoenix_Ash30]

@@fabiolamachuca dunno but part of me still thinks he got back because fans wants him so money talks, though he really deserved what he has rn, I mean all of them. And its sad that even if they did debut most of the ones from lower agencies don't really get famous at all and disband without getting the payment for their sacrifices and hardwork

[@rica9875]

10:35 “thank you for existing” - exactly what I would have said in their presence

[@S_Bear11]

8:12 "because its awkward lets just clap our hands" Every Idol ever

[@k8anderson756]

Interviewer: I’m sitting with kpop royalty Aussie line: oh noarhhh noarhh (Edit: thanks for all the likes guys I really appreciate it )

[@baolemao]

THIS COMMENT IS UNDERRATED

[@k8anderson756]

@@baolemao aw thank you 😊

[@lesliequinones3951]

JAJAJAJAJAJUAUA “NOOOOARHH”

[@micheleliu6279]

No one: *Shows Henry speaking Chinese in a drama* Subtitles: (speaking korean)

[@masterd-gn9ei]

"KPOP is known as Korean Pop" Ah yess hmmm, the floor is made out of floor.

[@gulrezkazi]

I think he stated it because people think kpop is this new unique genre that is out of this world. When it is really pop music in Korean language inspired by other genres of music which includes fashion and aesthetics.

[@BramLastname]

@mk I know people who thought the K was the Asian word for Asian.

[@salix7720]

yeah I didn’t know what it meant and then it all made sense phaha

[@subliminals5825]

@@gulrezkazi can u stfu IT IS A SPECIAL GENRE

[@subliminals5825]

@Channy Whocares stfu

[@youjustgotslayed4450]

interviewer: "'i'm sitting here with kpop royalty'' chan and felix: ''KNOERRRRR''

[@minigirl]

Kpop is not only for teenagers!

[@sellygoop191]

Period

[@JaY-sw8no]

I hate how they say “Kpop is taking over the world, one teenager at a time” It captivates people of all ages..

[@bim_bio9486]

I think u not teenager but it’s ok!!!!!!!!!!! Ok!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JaY-sw8no]

Bim_Bio what. Lol. I’m 19. I’ve been to kpop concerts and there’s almost always a wide age demographic there. It’s important for the wild teenager fan girl stereotype of kpop to cease existence.

[@bobagreen8668]

Yeah but their target demographic is teenagers and that’s why they probably said that.

[@JaY-sw8no]

BobaGreen that’s what pays the most, so of course that would be the target demographic, but it’s time the stereotype bs stops. How are kpop artists supposed to be more respected (and for their success to grow) if the media, such as the posters of this video, indirectly claim that only teenagers like them. I will freakin love kpop even when I’m 25 or 27 lol. It’s more than just music.

[@oliverhughes610]

It's also important to note that teenagers are by far the most powerful demographic in terms of social media. They are the most vocal and active in spreading kpop media, news etc, as well as streaming/downloading/buying the music more. Kpop spreads via teenagers, in other words. But of course it appeals to everyone - younger kids, and older adults. I was a teenager when I first got into it, back in 2011 - it was introduced to me by another teenager. That's how it goes. My love was reignited when I was 23 though, and I've gotten people in their mid 20s into it now.

[@karenholl2489]

I know a lot of idols don't have much artistic freedom when it comes to their music but since you were interviewing Stray Kids it would've been nice to mention that they (esp Bang Chan) literally write and produce all of their songs

[@RockinFootball_23]

maybe they did but it didn't make the cut cause its not "sensational" enough or it didn't fit the image and direction to what the director wanted to paint

[@ednaliawyifaye2406]

Yea actually JYP has been more liberal with the choices that his artists produce

[@lune4682]

yes, I was thinking that as well. and also the fact that Bang Chan was the one who actually formed stray kids too (as in choosing the members). but I agree with the comment above who said it wouldn't fit the purpose of the documentary

[@emanfarouk7115]

Ateez... al least hongjoong... also paricipate in the song making process its ironic that he interviewes these two groups specifically.

[@mrsschnullers]

but it’s not relevant to the documentary

[@KoraDJess]

Im a simple 4th gen stan I see skz and ATEEZ I click

[@irumillion]

Why do they keep replaying that clip of wanna one's dorm when they don't even mention them 😂

[@jennymartinez2425]

I know right

[@kimmy227]

probably just googled kpop dorm

[@fulgenciodomchristiant.iii6600]

You can't put Stray Kids and ATEEZ in the same sentence, there's so much talent the whole world will explode

[@sophie-lu4fs]

Yes

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

Spewing fax

[@whoparkedjimin9824]

Loll savage

[@nozomiac]

is no one gonna talk about the “thank you for existing”

[@ItsNessaTho]

Omg i've been scrolling through the whole comment section and i've finally found this comment 😂😪

[@user-gj6ww3ei1g]

Which Minute

[@StudyElleAhr]

I feel sorry for 'Jade'. who's gonna tell her it's really not going to happen...

[@caovuonglam]

If you're not South-East (Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Singapore ONLY) or East Asian you have no shot. She's a literal red head with freckles what does she even expect? The western industry is available, go there.

[@igiveuponnaming7082]

@@caovuonglam actually people love to dream...maybe it won't happen but why not dream it's happening. still, i'd say jayde to go join western industry cuz it'll be bettter for her

[@caovuonglam]

@@igiveuponnaming7082 Dreams should be realistical, achievable. Would kpop really be kpop if westerners filled up the industry?

[@xy1784]

I think she wrote a reply to another comment saying that they didn't tell them how they'll be portraid in the documentary (as trainees), she was just there because she loves dancing not because she wants to become an idol

[@esverker7018]

@@caovuonglam She's said in the comments in this video that she doesn't want to become an idol she's just there to dance. The interviewer warped it, or misunderstood it.

[@Deandrax]

idk why I’m so happy to see Felix and Chan like this afdgjikl

[@MC-ps4tu]

That "coffee shop in Seoul" = the JYP cafe inside the entrance of JYP's building, so if there are tourists there, it's because they're there specifically looking to meet idols.

[@OfficialAwkbe]

Young Felix: I'm joining JYP and will be the coolest idol out there one day!!! People will hear my voice and FEAR ME! ... 2019 Australian News: Please do aegyo. 2019 Felix: .......... why was I born with this adorable face? **complies anyway**

[@seonghwasundercut9634]

If isn't the voice of the kpop godd speaking truth I don't know what is

[@em7591]

"kpop is popular among teenagers" My 40 year old mum who is a MOA, army and stay: *grabs frying pan*

[@jeolban3287]

"Thank you for existing." That's the most awkward yet accurate thing a fan could say to Stray Kids😂

[@user-zo7cl7gz8p]

*charismatic* **shows idols doing aegyo** me: uh-

[@ryanders7640]

My mom will never understand she will just say “oh you like those Chinese boys?”

[@shinraeun1405]

Ah ha same here too, my mother evn i already told her that it is KPOP but she still said it was Chinese everytime she saw me watching skz😂

[@rosen492]

My mother will always call them Chinese even though she knows they're Korean just to piss me off

[@bananapogu]

CB97 she only gets it right when it’s WayV, or some other Chinese group, like nine percent.

[@zee9351]

yoongies stan wayv for clear skin and good grades ✊🏽😌😌

[@arinyugrass]

My mom is a Kpop fan (but it took time) 😂💕

[@chsenmachi9337]

narrator : **talks about trainee chan in a dormitory** video : **shows a clip of wanna one’s reality show**

[@sarahg1002]

Time stamp??

[@CreamyAlbafica]

11:01 this dude looks more like Jimin from BTS than Oli London will ever be

[@stannctforclearskin7977]

CreamyAlbafica No. He looks like a Ken doll but Asian.

[@redmeghixtape410]

Poor oli london has severe illness if people stopped mentioning him hed have to get attention elsewhere . There was an episode of botched like 20 years ago that educated about the the type of personality disorder and disphoria oli has its causes by trauma and a need to be or imprint on someone else as to not be in their own life anymore also they feed on postive and negative attention. Just "pray" Oli London gets better or stops trying to be jimin.

[@vicky.lmartinez]

take a shot every time felix says “you know”

[@schizophwenia]

i know you know lee know

[@nyla1274]

Lol we will all get drunk quickly😄

[@zainebcheyakh4243]

"thank you for existing* That girl is me

[@pleaseparkjimininmygarage-6212]

really?

[@Avivera]

@@pleaseparkjimininmygarage-6212, I love your username xD

[@kunhang4523]

Please park Jimin in my garage they were probably joking lmao

[@ThisUserIsOffline]

10:35 i love that one girl who said “thank you for existing” with all of my heart

[@squidghostchangbin3045]

“Kpop is taking over the world one teenager at a time” My dad: **triggered Khmer noises** My 24 year old aunt: **triggered Spanish noises** My math teacher: **triggered algebra noises**

[@awesomenesssquad5949]

you got me at triggered algebra noises

[@rememberguys148]

Not algebra pls🤚🏽😭

[@user-ie7vo1hj3j]

Lol algebra noise😂

[@straykidsstan7147]

The way Chanlix only spoke positive n abt their music when the interviewer wanted them to speak abt the negative side of kpop

[@SmoothJK]

That's because they are at JYP and are given tons of artistic freedom. Sorry TV for not fitting your desired narrative lol.

[@Kibeeeeee]

To the comment above, it has nothing to do with how much “artistic freedom” they’re given. It’s because they are active members of a group. Maybe if they were artists who had some sort of seniority in the industry they would have a better chance at saying something negative. But there’s always the saying “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you”. Maybe international fans would find it okay for them to voice about what they don’t like in the system- but I highly- HIGHLY doubt korean fans/media/public would appreciate that at all.

[@jennyrim5449]

OMG YASSSS

[@filthy5casual]

0:50 “Charismatic” *shows Jaehyun’s overly dramatic aegyo*

[@xristina3656]

Lmaoo

[@doiehan2874]

a czennie! i love you already.

[@peacebismynetworkid4426]

Alena Straube that but was the best!!

[@hyunjinskookiejar2041]

”There’s no way to go around it. You have to go through in order to reach it” -Lee Felix I almost cried at these wise words, I mean. Wow

[@strayatinyctzen5761]

I didn't like the fact that when they were talking about plastic surgery I.N came up... Idk maybe I'm overreacting.

[@heh4199]

STRAY ATINYCTZEN ~ I had that reaction too like, “Bish our baby is all natural go away with your plastic surgery bullsh*t”

[@heavenswheel3388]

I REALLY didnt like that. all of jeongin's looks are natural, so why is that suddenly an example? that was really uneccessasary

[@strayatinyctzen5761]

@@heavenswheel3388 yep I know right

[@ash-jw6lf]

Bruh same I was like...he a baby leave him alone

[@Alexis-ln9iy]

I don’t think they were implying he specifically had plastic surgery. I think they implied that both he and Mina were examples of the beauty many try to achieve.

[@happysaxophone536]

"described as an adorable cutie-pie offstage" felix is literally the softest and cutest person ever

[@user-we8dn5ub9z]

I normally stay away from watching Sunday Night but I'll make an exception for SKZ and ATEEZ 😅

[@minvi152]

Same, I never watch the news but I did for my Stray Kids But it was twenty minutes late and glitched in the middle

[@amara8678]

Same gurl

[@mimi_0122]

Saame

[@zionhehim5653]

Him: "With other kpop hopefuls" Me: "wHiCh oNe oF tHeSe hoPeFuLs wiLl be tHe nExT biG tHinG iN kPoP"

[@krokodilae]

came here after i saw a tiktok about what was happening behind the scenes...

[@rosepierce9382]

What happened?? Something bad?

[@tellingimnot4533]

It’s sad that people look into the dark side of kpop and then think “oh wow so every person in kpop does this or is forced to do this” the fact that they don’t see what other groups are trying hard to be known for there hard work and make fans happy with what they want the concept to be when people hear there music

[@s4nson348]

Ikr :(

[@mina_397]

Telling I’m not ikr. Like many idols are doing their best to please fans and make them happy without the company. Unofficial released songs, nonscheduled vlives, and just talking and communicating with the fans in many ways without the company telling them to or without having an official schedule for it.

[@jaydericho7922]

When preparing for this news story we and the company we were with assured us it would be in a positive light yet they edited it in a way that we couldn't control so I promise you that wasn't our original intention (I'm jayde btw they spelt my name wrong haha)

[@lapescheriadifiducia]

@@jaydericho7922 I hope you debut!

[@miakayuki1068]

What they want? They want kpop process to be easy so they cant tell theres a bad side. The amount of hard work needed is what the amount it paid off. If it's easy kpop is not that special anymore because it's easy for people to become a kpop star. And that what have open minded think the big picture. Not just "ohh kpop is like that like that" dont stereotype everything

[@abeedahfarjan]

off topic but i've seen a lot of people [that i know] who dislike kpop because of the "dark" side but doesn't the western entertainment also have a dark side? doesn't matter where you are in the world, any entertainment is a business and therefore has a dark side.

[@spaghettim4668]

Yeah. But kpop is kind of worse. They are much more controlled by their companies than western artists

[@barbzwired]

@@spaghettim4668 the western industry is a lot worse if we're being honest that's why there's so many artist who have mental outburst over here. Koreas dark side is more of being controlled whereas the western dark side is drugs gang affiliation manipulation between artists and also control. All in all the western industry may seem more free but it isn't so people don't really have the right to say that the Korean industry is darker or worse because any industry in general always has its dark side

[@lucy-mn2nz]

@@spaghettim4668 You don't really see a lot of the western industry in these sort of stuff, sometimes it's covered up with money and stuff. It's probably a lot worse. Practically every industry has a dark side.

[@MHF_H]

@@spaghettim4668 let be honest, how many american singer who used drugs ? its a lot compared to korean singer

[@ridzzz226]

Abeedah Farjan nah ur right, hollywood industry and just western side in general is much darker

[@lithescintilla]

1:00 that "one teenager at a time" it's a little stereotypical, not only teenagers love kpop, but also grown people. Quick reminder.

[@ellzzzzzzzzzzzz2191]

The subtitles for Gangnam style be like: sInGs iN KoReAn

[@sha_shaila6707]

4:26 "K-pop everywhere, all around the world" Well, "stray kidz everywhere, all around the world"

[@lemonaaaa]

THIS IS THE MOST IVE HEARD OF STRAY KIDS AUSSIE LINE SPEAK IN AUSTRALIAN ACCENT. *I can sleep well now*

[@RainbowStar2005]

Try finding the two kids room from last year around november of Chan and Felix. Its like 7-8 minutes of the two speaking in complete english (Vlive)

[@nenosuns]

were you living under a rock???? kkkkkkkk you really need to watch their After School Club episodes, their Two Kids Room or Finding SKZ akdjnasncxmk

[@changtothelix4521]

SAME! So I just thought about downloading the video, just to be able to listen to their aussie accent every time o.o

[@lemonaaaa]

Mia Miatzo No WAY IVE SEARCHED SM WHAT

[@nenosuns]

@@lemonaaaa yeah kahdkansks

[@sy_rin8714]

*Dude it wasn't an overnight success. He barely could speak korean the first time he came. He improve so much after training a lot. It was worth it.*

[@caterqueercake9236]

8:01-8:12 can we take a moment to appreciate how cute I. N is