All these bullying allegations, whether true or not, should make Korean authorities examine their school culture. It is alarming how pervasive this bullying culture seems to be.
It reminds me of the fact that whatever is portrayed on TV, actually stems from something that happen in reality. Just to think about how pervasive this ‘bullying’ culture is makes me cringe. It doesn’t mean that in the culture where I live things are less severe, but knowing that many nice-looking ones we see and love in dramas are involved in such scandals is definitely not something I like.
You are so right. I’ve always said that the way bullying is portrayed in dramas has always made me think it’s really close to the real situation students are living.
I think it may be related to the excessive pressure that students have to succeed that I find a bit insane (but then I’ve never had problems in school, and always had good marks…).
I think the financial gap between people in the society leads to excessive pressure to compete. Parents want their children to thrive to be the best, even to follow the parents’ dream instead of finding and pursuing their own. People endure things they shouldn’t have just because they don’t want to face possible consequences (being bullied more, losing a chance to study at the same school, etc). The society is dysfunctional, oh I’m talking about mine. 😂
Clearly there’s something wrong in their school culture. It’s really disturbing to know that many of the people I love on screen were involved in these scandals.
Mani-chan
March 3, 2021 at 3:48 AM
All these bullying allegations, whether true or not, should make Korean authorities examine their school culture. It is alarming how pervasive this bullying culture seems to be.
mmmmm
March 3, 2021 at 6:00 AM
It reminds me of the fact that whatever is portrayed on TV, actually stems from something that happen in reality. Just to think about how pervasive this ‘bullying’ culture is makes me cringe. It doesn’t mean that in the culture where I live things are less severe, but knowing that many nice-looking ones we see and love in dramas are involved in such scandals is definitely not something I like.
Eazal
March 3, 2021 at 9:41 AM
You are so right. I’ve always said that the way bullying is portrayed in dramas has always made me think it’s really close to the real situation students are living.
I think it may be related to the excessive pressure that students have to succeed that I find a bit insane (but then I’ve never had problems in school, and always had good marks…).
mmmmm
March 3, 2021 at 10:09 AM
I think the financial gap between people in the society leads to excessive pressure to compete. Parents want their children to thrive to be the best, even to follow the parents’ dream instead of finding and pursuing their own. People endure things they shouldn’t have just because they don’t want to face possible consequences (being bullied more, losing a chance to study at the same school, etc). The society is dysfunctional, oh I’m talking about mine. 😂
miss h
March 3, 2021 at 6:21 AM
They should, and they shouldn’t stop there. The work culture appears to have the same problems.
gadis
March 3, 2021 at 6:15 PM
Clearly there’s something wrong in their school culture. It’s really disturbing to know that many of the people I love on screen were involved in these scandals.
cocoonchorom
March 3, 2021 at 6:59 PM
Also I think the entertainment agencies need to do some background research before scouting a new talent.