when j-idols play in western countries, it's usually in a convention or festival setting, which come with their own security.
also despite the few outliers, j-idol fans are generally less rabid than their korean counterparts. nerdier and more awkward maybe. less likely to break into your house or poison your food.
Let's not act like the other fans of gaming consoles aren't just as bad.
when j-idols play in western countries, it's usually in a convention or festival setting, which come with their own security.
also despite the few outliers, j-idol fans are generally less rabid than their korean counterparts. nerdier and more awkward maybe. less likely to break into your house or poison your food.
when j-idols play in western countries, it's usually in a convention or festival setting, which come with their own security.
also despite the few outliers, j-idol fans are generally less rabid than their korean counterparts. nerdier and more awkward maybe. less likely to break into your house or poison your food.
Let's not act like the other fans of gaming consoles aren't just as bad.
Honestly, the 'pop star' title is sensationalist and misleading. She was an idol hardly anyone knew. Because all you need is a youtube or instagram account these days.On top of the long recovery her career is basically over now. 20 stab wounds fuck.
The whole idol culture thriving off otakus obsessive spending is terrible. It also doesn't help they have those meet and greet events. Perfect opportunity for the crazies to let loose.
She is in stable condition now
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/...d-over-20-times-by-fan-regains-consciousness/
Why would you stab someone you admire?
She is in stable condition now
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/...d-over-20-times-by-fan-regains-consciousness/
Two dozen stab wounds jeez...
Why would you stab someone you admire?
In 2014, two teenage members of Japanese girl group AKB48 were attacked by a man wielding a saw at one of the band's regular meet-the-fans events.
Sounds like Japanese record labels need to start providing their employees with personal security.
What did I say wrong? I thought the poster meant that no true fan would attack whatever it is they're a fan of but there's a lot of example of how creepy and obsessive fans can be right in this forum.
As mentioned in this thread, this girl wasn't really an idol, other than the sense of "she's a singer".Sounds like Japanese record labels need to start providing their employees with personal security.
From what I've read, idol culture makes it look as if these girls were some kind of unattainable goddesses, so these guys become delusional about them and when they realize they, as fans, are nothing special to these idols, shit like this becomes likely to happen. It's a weird culture in my opinion, but I'm glad to read the girl is in stable condition, I don't know how you make it after being stabbed 20+ times, girl's strong, shame her career is most likely over after this.Why would you stab someone you admire?
She is in stable condition now
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/...d-over-20-times-by-fan-regains-consciousness/
Yeah, holy shit. What's the legal system like in Japan? Hopefully this fucker will go away for 25 years for attempted murder and because he's a complete danger to the general public.