Kpop Youtube is Boring. Let me explain. 

It's simple: If you want more ktubers to actually speak their mind on music and be creative. Let them be. Don't say any ktuber is a hater. Don't call any form of critique hate. It seems many people don't know, but music critiques can also be positive. Even your own bias would be interested to hear different takes and thoughts on their artwork. We desperately need more serious music critique and general music essay video creators in ktube. Let them create in peace and support them through video upvotes and comments. We got this!

Negative reviews and "xyz comeback was the worst thing ever" type videos always get tons on views. Makes me feel like kpop fans thrive in negativity

Damn. The amount of self awareness that this guy has makes me wanna respect him more...

Personally, I would LOVE more analysis channels that talk strictly about the music, music videos, art, etc. We all thought of the same person. WE MISS YOU, QUEEN! 😭 The problems: 1. Analysis videos take way more time (I’m trying to analyze Everglow’s hair styles and it can be very time consuming to pick out the exact colors I need to describe things). So, not as many people are willing to commit the time to that. Especially when it doesn’t pay off… Which brings me to… 2. Industry related videos get way more support. When I try talking about music, I’m lucky to get a few hundred views. But if I talk about a scandal involving a popular idol? THOUSANDS!!! So, lots of people want to put out content that’ll feel worth their effort. And this becomes a real problem. Channels like Mera (focus on music) or Yeri Potter (focus on lore) don’t post often. That leaves us with an inundation of industry-related videos. And things like that are so difficult to make unique. There are times when I couldn’t care less about a topic but I’ll watch the video because of the narrator (yes, I’m also not a fan of the robot voices). So, they all become muddled together and boring. And it doesn’t help that everyone has the same 5 idols as their pfps. So yeah, in order to make these unique videos, KTubers need both the drive to make this content and the ABILITY to make it. Let’s be honest, some people like Mera could make the most boring subject sound amazing with her narration style and how she words herself. Not everyone has the ability to articulate themselves in a way that’s interesting. I feel like there’s a moral here that I just can’t think of. Anyways, I agree: People shouldn’t feel dissuaded from making KTube content. Just know that you’re going to be a little fish in a big pond if you don’t do something to stand out. And if you’re like me and this is just a little fun side hobby, then by all means go for it! Anyways, maybe I’d actually put out content more consistently if I wasn’t out here procrastinating and writing essays? Who knows? Lol Great vid, Robbie! We appreciate you so much! ❤️

I don't want to sound like i’m age shaming, but I think because kpop RU-vid as a whole skews on the younger side/or immature people in general, it's harder to have truly good content because that type of creativity and depth comes with age and experience. I watch mostly non-kpop content, due to how great the creators are in crafting an engaging narrative. that doesn't mean silly content isn't necessary: I literally love hive mind, but creativity, humor, and the lack of hatred underlying their content is why it's popular.

Totally true, I miss kpop in 2016-2017 where reaction channels where still somewhat genuine and there was no tiktok or shorts. Toxicity was still there on Twitter and YT etc but I almost preferred that to the blind cringe rn

My favorite k-tuber would definitely be boracity magazine. She does only focus on BTS but her video's are so insightful and educative. I love the work she puts in her video's. They are always filled with proof and evidence to back up her claims. She doesn't engage in drama but rather focuses on sharing how and why a lot of the decisions were made. She also did a whole BTS discography video essay that i would definitely recommend.

WHERE IS MERA 😩 Kpop is dry af, stans are hungry and she has a chance (no, seriously tho, Mera content is the perfect mixture between this eloquent person that knows how to play with words and have confidence.....and probably a girl that spends half of her time on the good side of stan Twitter). Also i use the robot voice not because i want to, is bcuz i'm broke and cant afford a mic, i can barely afford food 😩 and i dunno how to record on my phone. But anyways, keep slaying Robbie, ktube needs more ktubers like you ✨

Something i feel us very related: back in like, 2014-2017 i would see really interesting comments on kpop MVs about the music, singing styling, lyrics, emotions, etc of a song/MV/idol. But now all I see are "who will support xxx forever 👇" and "xxx never disappoints" and that stupid vocals, visuals, music 100% list. Like. When did people stop actually commenting on a song? I used to love looking in the comments for thoughts on storylines or sets or even just damn timestamps of favorite moments. Now i struggle to find a comment that isn’t just... simping. Are there just five braincells in the fandom now, with several thousand of us sharing the one spam bot braincell?

Another video, another fact spitter. I hope the genuine kpop community grows with more creativity and honest opinions without being toxic for views. You're always going to be a founder in this community to me. One of the few ktubers I feel like I can actually trust to think things over and stay genuine. Thank you Taejiu

Sometimes I feel that there are two extremes for Ktuberes. Either they love everything so they don't get shit from stans, or else they're edgy and knick-picky to the point of ridiculousness. There are very few, like Taejiu and lightsoup, who just are real, give true opinions, don't ride one trends, and aren't trying to say things for shock value. Also some ktubers can't put their personal biases aside when making big essays too. So I think it can get old seeing constant praise or full on negativity where you wonder why they follow K-pop if they hate it so much.

Someone get the mops ready. I have a feeling that some tea’s about to be spilled ☕️

i really dislike sultry film. i find it very hard to believe they're a fan considering they literally never have anything positive to say abt kpop related things & even when they do their comments r extremely backhanded (ex: "lsfrm's mama stage was so good! way better than if bp was there!) they've also made a couple of plastic surgery videos. they make a video about a recent situation an idol was bashed for followed by a video abt everything they've gotten done. (ex: vid" jimin's TERRIBLE encore performance" -> "jimin EXTREME plastic surgery", ppl cause some noise bc nayeon's teeth look different -> "nayeon EXTEME plastic surgery".) idrc for what reason they claim to b making these videos but its so painfully obvious its just more dog whistling for people to gang up on idols that are already getting dragged. there's nothing wrong w/ plastic surgery but the reason talking abt it is a faux-pas in the k-pop community is bc people use it against idols. i'd say im shocked by how many supporters they have but by scrolling through their comment section its pretty safe to say everyone who's a fan of their content is the same hateful, insufferable prick that they are

As someone who's been talking about controversial Kpop topics for a year, honestly I agree with you. I had taken this week off from doing RU-vid content to think about different content that talks about the genre side instead of the drama side, and so I really want to thank you for making a video that says every thought I've had in my mind this week about Kpop RU-vid. I've talked about a lot of K-Tube drama, and I have repeated myself numerous times, so I'm thinking about how I can bring some Kpop content that doesn't talk about drama and industry stuff all of the time. Thanks again for saying what you said in this video. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like it's becoming repetitive and boring. 🙏

Is it just me or kpop had toned down a lot in 4th gen. 3rd gen was so in your face and I kinda miss that

one of my fav ktubers is 2nd gen bias they make videos just about music also imma stan that for the same reason!

You, everglow-up and woo are the only active ktubers I really look foward to. Sadly PD/Form of therapy seems to vanish entirely from ktube.

I feel that the lack of music/concept critique can be attributed to the fact that there are less people that feel equipped to talk about a release besides going "this slayed / the outfits are trash / mv looks boring", compared to giving a commentary on whatever tea they have read on r/kpopthoughts or stan twt recently. The fact that people on each platform are scared of stans coming for them is quite discouraging for those thinking of creating content. If you have any smaller content creator recommendations, do share them on community tab! From a side perspective your subscribers are quite chill and supportive, and it might encourage others too. Personally I see that there are people redesigning albums or simply saying "packaging sucks", when they unbox (no offense to them for voicing their opinions, because ultimately unboxings aren't really where you go for critique like that), but I wish we had more insight from people in the visual field about various photoshoots, graphic design, because if you do dig, there is content to be made. Not just "this is bad", but breaking stuff down interestingly.

I need everyone to drop their favorite underrated KTuber! Let’s share some hidden gems of this community! My personal pick is LightSoup! I think they do a great job with their content and I always look forwards to it.

You, mesa, everglow up, nctiddy, catchingteez and nabi core are the only channels I watch constantly because I cant stand being around drama all the time

(don't mind me just leaving a semi long comment from a former ktuber of two years who has ALOT of time on her hands 💀) but yet again, ANOTHER HIT VIDEO FROM TAEJIU!!!!! Everything you said is facts and I was agreeing the entire time. For me, I'd go as far as too say that k-tube is nearing its long awaited death and has completely fallen off as of late 2022. The burnout is real and its one of the reasons I stopped uploading. For me, kpop RU-vid peaked after 2020 and now its just oversaturated with either shorts, clickbating, fake reaction channels too scared to give actual reviews, so called ”unpopular” opinions, or rage bait. I feel like this plays a huge factor in why so many new or smaller channels might struggle to gain traction because unless you're doing one of the following things, you won't see any views. Which annoys me so much, people always complain about how kpop youtubers are all the same, but when someone is actually creative, they don't even give them attention??? It does sadden me seeing so many channels I watch just leave, but when you mentioned the repetitive nature of ktube it was bound to happen. There is only so much times someone can talk about kpop comebacks or share their 'opinions' All the good youtubers (i.e Mera which imo her videos were too good for k-tube, if she didn't return then it wouldn't shock me) barely posts meanwhile all the clickbaiters and toxic ones do. I always knew ktube would eventually die and I'm not shocked that it's happening😭 Also most unpopular kpop opinion videos are so funny because most of their opinions aren't even popular.

I’ve been wanting to create more original and good quality videos for a long time, and this video has kind of given me a new drive to just go for it and commit to what I want to talk about. I’m not gonna let my ideas be obscured by what I think everyone else wants to see. Thanks Taejiu (:

i do want to make a remark on what you said about the robot voice as someone who uses it. I get it, it doesn't sound great, but i do it for two reasons: i'm a minor and i care about my safety so i won't be sharing my voice or face on youtube (ktube) until i'm at least 18 and also, i'm insecure about my voice ngl. but i just feel like robot voice users shouldn't have to justify why we use it yk?

I’m going to speak my truth; One of the reasons KTube is stale is because the KPOP industry itself has regressed a LOT recently in terms of creativity. I just watched XG’s MV for their song “Puppet Show” and I realized I haven’t felt like I have when I watched “Puppet Show” since Irene&Seulgi’s “Monster” and 2ne1’s “Appa” and TXT’s earlier works. Yes, KPOP is still very cinematic, but the excitement of seeing a KPOP group’s singular creative vision has been lost for a while now. Dreamcatcher and Red Velvet are still my ults, but I would argue that Red Velvet hasn’t delivered a true cinematic experience since “Psycho” and Dreamcatcher are on hiatus while they renew their contracts. …yet even then I feel that the KPOP industry just doesn’t seem to take serious risks anymore? Again, where did the EXCITEMENT go? Or is (E)XG the only ones who are willing to go the extra mile?

I love this video. You did really well. I watch a lot of different K-Tuber channels. Mostly Unpopular Kpop Opinions Videos (I've stopped watching them now, because they're so boring and only watch from channels I've subbed too). I mostly would try to find new/nugu channels I've never heard off or channels I've subbed too, because I wanted to find good ones, but mostly was met with disappointment for the repetitive and boring opinions. But sometimes they help me with my opinions videos, because they either say things that make me mad or make me think of the opinion they said in a different way

i need someone who talks about music a lot, like i know vixxo got some bad reputation and they were "acting like a music expert" but it was genuinely fun to see them express their opinion using technical term like im not understanding 60% of it but it was so interesting

5:25 I'm here to defend my fellow AI voice users. I don't make kpop videos but I do use an AI voice. And It's not because I'm "insecure" It's because I want to have a little privacy while still making content on the platform. I don't agree with talking shit about people in the industry, If I'm giving criticism I'll try to soften the blow. While you are right that ALOT of people use ai voices to hide away, at the same time some people like that extra criticism but want to speak their mind. Just wanted to put a defense to your argument here 💕

Unfortunately, as long as KPOP "stans" exist, there will always be a ridiculous and unhealthy level of delusion and bias and toxic positivity within the KPOP fan community. I think the first little baby step to moving away from all of that it to leave behind the "stan" label, because that word/label has a messed up origin and inherently negative reputation. "Stan" has literally always been a negative label since it's inception, but so many people who use that label to refer to themselves have tried to change the meaning of it in some way or another. But they've failed spectacularly at it by proving WHY it's such a negative label to begin with by being so damn negative and toxic themselves. KPOP stans are always living up to the reputation of being a stan, and it's exhausting to witness. Of course I know that, ultimately, calling yourself a stan doesn't automatically mean you're toxic or any of the other negative connotations that come with it, and that it's really the behavior of the people that's the problem, but like I said.....I think leaving that label behind would be the first baby step people should try to take to make the KPOP fans community less toxic and negative. At the end of the day though, I'm so tired of people just endlessly hyping up everything their favorite groups and bias's do, because to me that makes them seem like a fake fan. I hate to think of anyone like that in the first place, regardless of what they're into, but I think it's unfortunately true for quite a lot of people within the KPOP sphere. I think it's so much more supportive to be able to not force yourself to like something your fav has put out just because it's your fav. People need to learn to just like what they like instead of forcing themselves to blindly love every single thing. And this also goes for people who hate every single thing other groups/artists put out. Like, again, like what you like! But that also extends to not liking something as well! Just....don't be unnecessarily rude/mean/etc about it. The key word being "unnecessarily" of course, because as others have pointed out, not ALL critique is hate.

Agreed. There is ONE K-tuber that comes to mind that just blatantly hates EVERYTHING in kpop atm.

I am just waiting for Mera to come back. You and her are my favourite Ktubers.

I really want to make a podcast/channel about the art of kpop BUT MASTERS OF ARTS ARE HARD AND I HAVE NO TIME 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Tbh imo kpop tube has been both better and worse at the same time like when it comes to long video type content things have gotten better k-tubers have become better at video essays , giving music opinions while respecting others opinion on said music , acknowledging the problematic nature of the industry n stuff but yh the short form content is a mess and their is a lot more of it so much who had the best clothes in a cb too much assessment over idols body and overanalyzing of miniscule things but yh the content farms have increased and a lot of people who spread misinformation but if you block those out (misinformation spreading creators) it's pretty chill better than a lot of other platforms

I've been thinking about making a kpop commentary channel for years just to geek out over kpop with others but I am too chicken shit, I've seen the rude and toxic comments on other people's content and I think I won't be able to handle it. But I like hearing other people's perspectives and opinions. It doesn't matter that multiple people are talking about the same thing, each have their nuances. Don't think "I'm not gonna talk about this because so-and-so has already talked about it". There are plenty of people who want to hear YOU talk about it, not the others. They may not even follow the others. Just my 2 cents.

I love your content, I don’t understand why you don’t have more subs! 😢❤

I NEED MORE ESSAYS ON THE VISUAL SIDE OF KPOP ESPECIALLY CONCEPT LIKE ITS SO SO OVERLOOKED

I think in order not to get the k-tube community to be boring, confessions video might be need to be made more because who doesn't love a pipping hot tea 👀

I think Ktube only got interesting because the pandemic gave everyone more time that some had put into making RU-vid videos, however, as things moved closer to being normal, I noticed a lot of the channels I found interesting stopped uploading as much. The types of people who would make the content I enjoy mostly are getting tertiary education, so they definitely dont have the time to put out good content (or even any content). An example is Vixxo, she's my #1 in Ktube and inspired to think more critically about music and learn theory. She always explained herself well in videos and had frequent uploads. Her uploads are more sparce now and not all have been the type of video I enjoyed from her. I wouldnt even suggest, nor request that she uplaod more frequently again, any time soon, but it does make me feel less interested in Ktube as a whole. Ive seen some other channels attempt to share their music opinions but it was a mixture of them not being to explain themselves as well as I'd personally like and often not so desirable video formats. After the pandemic, Ive just been less interested in Kpop as well since the mainstream music quality has been declining, I dont feel the need to use idol content as a coping mechanism, anymore, and my laptop hasnt been working for some months now. With the laptop, I had a more convenient way to discover new music and stream bcuz I had access to PC Spotify. I wish I could use mobile Spotify, but Im not gonna spend my parents' money on premium so user experience is just... terrible...

Good video and timely. I want to watch the rest and digest but so far I'm in agreement with some of the lazy and repetitive content on kpop. Just wanted to point something out. It's a very minor nitpick that hopefully will be of some help in future videos: the youtube landscape and its arbitrary demonitizations has made "SA" common parlance when discussing sexual assault (everything has to be a damn code or bleeped out now)... and unfortunately, every time you said "essay content" my brain heard it through the youtube-ified filter as "SA content". I had to re-adjust and then tune back in to what you were saying. That's not your fault, but as you mentioned, lots of people watching RU-vid aren't just watching ktube content, especially since it's getting stale and toxic, and this could be a minor issue for them, too. I think in the future if you say "video essays" it will nip that in the bud and be less redundant, since essays are a form of content and don't have to be called "essay content" to get that idea across. Otherwise, I think your video was well-scripted and cogent, and I'm going to check out more. Thanks.

i thought about becoming a ktuber but then reminded myself that my standards are mera, everglowup, winterosy, shprism, and nctiddy and i just gave up 🚶‍♀️ you may not like all her content but ive never been happier since i discovered shprism, her essays on concept in kpop are amazing

The bit where you say you watch the essays during league is hilarious. I just queue your videos up while grinding mmo's and just passively consume lmao

idk why but i feel like none of my fav k-tubers post anymore. like i litrally get so fucking SHOCKED when my faves post. Like i litrally gasp. I need some active ones cuase i im subscribed to like 03759258 channels but i never have anything to watch.

I really dislike all the clickbait in ktube even if they like a song they’ll trash it in the title of the vid and thumbnail and it’s toxic

Truthfully, this is why i stopped watching most react content. I watch three reactors now: one of them is a pro video editor who focuses solely on the editing of kpop MVs; react to the k is professional/student musicians explaining what a song does musically; and angelina. Most other react content is kind of repetitve ans uninteresting, if you’ve seen one you saw all of them.

The title. Yes Girlie

"in fact most youtube videos I don't even watch, I listen to them in podcast form while i'm playing league of legends on my main monitor"... Heard it while i was playing league of legends on my main monitor lmao

I’ve wanted to make videos talking about specific less popular songs I love, just for my own enjoyment but would always welcome comments. Maybe this will be the kick in the behind I need to get going.

Most channels revolve around talking about new releases, and insulting the artists themselves. There is next to no thoughtful, analytical content at all -- it exists but one has to sift through myriad channels to find extremely niche things like technical breakdowns of who is the best 4th gen dancer, for example. Things that actually take thought or effort. These are usually diminuitive channels that said posters spam with their own content every now and then. And yes, when said content is that lacking in critical thought and intellect, I mostly just consider it spam. There are probably a lot more drama channels, however. These revolve around lazily putting together a video and explaining any sort of drama/controversy reported on by any outlet in existence. Any sort of drama, regardless of how stupid or pointless it might seem. So anything revolving around Wonyoung basically. Or artists that are prone to controversy for the most idiotic reasons imaginable. G-Idle for instance. Not all the drama channels are like the former, some just report stuff like new albums, sales milestones, or something positive. But these are few and far between. And the most positive ones are mostly just fan channels, not commentary ones. Kookielit is one of the biggest channels but has this basic template of 'why the internet fell out of love with (insert group)'. Then cites drama no one cares about, from years prior, like the drama with Irene. Then plays devils advocate the whole vid. Brings up an artists who has been -- or still is -- dealing with controversy that they know fans will be passionate about and argue about thusly. It is probably the most obvious attempt at clickbait, which is a shame because I like the random lore videos they post sometimes. But it is far and away the largest, most absurd drama channel there is. Because at some point one has to drop the kookies and try to make a valid point. Not just report on drama and the no. of coffee trucks currently sent to JYPe. The best part of the vids are the debates in the comments from fans who actually know what they're talking about. And correct said nonsense. That and they compile most of the current drama so if you actually want to keep track of all these artists, ironically it's helpful in that regard. There are a few channels that are thoughtful and/or thought provoking, but again, the lions share of them are just spam or drama channels which I would barely consider content at all. I mean, it's obvious when the channel is actually making an effort, and when it's just a litany of shit posts about random controversy that has already been covered many times over. This leads me to my last point: this is probably the only channel worth clicking on that is based on this type of long-form content. For starters, you make it a point to make sure your points actually makes sense. You will overanalyze your own words/sentences several times just to make sure people are not going to misunderstand said points or opinions. Or assume that you have a particular opinion on this/that topic. You try to make it patently clear, but it's never extremely redundant or boring. The points are logical and clear. And while I'm sure there are other channels like this, if one has to sift through so many channels to find another one worth watching, that is pretty much a sign of the contentsphere as a whole. Further establishing the claims in this video. Realistically I don't think a lot of said channels will put in more effort unless youtube suddenly starts monetizing low effort drama channels with little to no subscribers. And nary a thought put into it. And the few who do make good content do so because they are a fan and not to stir up any controversy whatsoever. In summation: the fans and discourse never evolve. So just watch another IU video. Oddly enough it usually reminds me that ultimately reading or watching 99 percent of said videos was a complete waste of time. And it usually just makes me want to watch all of my other favorite artists' shows/content. Ironically I consider IU the ultimate Pallete Cleanser in regards to said drama.

i think another thing is reaction channels declining in quality, people who feel as though they need to prove themselves but putting “Shelf Builder reacts to Flip That by LOONA” or “Plumber reacts to Paradise by (G)I-DLE” like we don’t care you’re a plumber just speak about the CONCEPT & MUSIC 😭😭

Idk why kookilet always put tape over the idols (most of them r minors like the baemon where she put tape over chitua. cant spell names for the life of me) and i keep trying to tell her stop yet she still does it. And remember when astro moobin died? Yeah she made 3 vids about someone's death for views and money like wtf. And she makes 8-9 min vids about weight adding new members which didn't happens. Scandals and so much more like I scroll on yt for like 10 seconds and i see a kookielet vid with tape and glass over the idols for a thumbnail

You don't have to prop your content. I will. I'm sorry, but most ktubbers are below mid. I actually look forward to your videos vs. watching videos if I'm bored.

do you have any ktuber recommendations? cuz i need more videos to listen to while i play league too hahaha

no because I hate the robot voices. I understand why they wanna hide info they think is private, yet it's hard to listen to because there's no emotion in the voice, and if you wanna make criticial comments about someone's music or stage prescence - that's fine - but it comes off as though you're just insecure and don't wanna connect well with the community imo. it just feels more humans to record your actual voice.

You love all the same and only ktubers I love too 😭😭😭❤

Ktubers need to step up their game on their content rather than just hate on idols and make videos about how they hate particularly idol rather than have a place where we can have proper discussion on topics that can make us leave this toxicity in the kpop stans and become better people

Watch Form of Therapy. They are the only reactor i watch. They are korean American and genuinely enjoy their reaction. I love kpop for the music. I much prefer videos that critique and also points out how little touches make a song better. I wish i had the time to do videos.

angelina, mera, ajanugu and nctiddy i love you🙏🏽🫶🏽

Ugh yes MERA DOMINATION

Can u plz update the discord link on your profile, I want to join but the link is expired

Time for some ktube recvcomendations: Winterosy (my favourite) Nctiddy Soyeonstan Everglow-up

Okay but why do you sound like „Daily Dose of internet“ ????

slay

Every time you say “SA” content it makes me think of “s*xual assault” just say the entire words

imma gonna go ahead and say it, ajanugu is also carrying ktube on he back despite how controversial she might be.

u shaming all the rest, thinking ur an exception is giving pick-me