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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

GOT7 Controversy uhmmmm.....

FIRST OFF THIS IS NOT MEANT TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELINGS, BUT RATHER STATE MY OPINION ON THIS MATTER AND HOW I VIEW THE SITUATION. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR OWN OPINIONS AS I AM TO MINE. 

After their last concert in USA, the following day was when GOT7 arrived back to Mark's house as Mark's parents decided to throw a farewell party (if you will.) At this event, many of Mark's friends have arrived and seemingly, it was similar to previous parties that had occurred when GOT7 came back to LA. However, at this event a few incidents occurred: Yugyeom's under aged drinking, BamBam's use of the "n word" and Mark's new leg tattoo, JB, Jr., and Jackon's picture taking with Mark's friends. 

1) Yugyeom's underaged drinking 
This incident occured as one of Mark's friends decided to snapchat Yugyeom in his current circumstance. However, as this happened, Yugyeom was in a state of being drunk as he was acting 'strangely' in front of the camera. Thus, as the thousands of iGOT7 decided to capture this video, it was finally exposed. (fans got it through the acquaintance's publicly displayed of snapchat user) 

Thoughts: 
In the United States, it definitely is illegal to drink under the age of 21, but the fact that everyone is ambushing Yugyeom for this matter is absurd. It would definitely be a lie for one to criticize if they have also drunk alcohol (even if it were a sip.) Just because he is in the public light, it doesn't mean that he isn't human.  I know, how cliche, how cheesy, but the fact that people have a lot to say about this occurrence, though they have drunk is a bit hypocritical. Also, in Korea the legal drinking age is 19 and Yugyeom is adequate to drink. Due to him being a foreigner, he might have not known about this law and thus, he freely drunk alcohol. He definitely is one of the few, including Bambam to be under aged at the party that was held. 


2) Bambam's usage of the N word
This occurred when one of Mark's friends decided to record Mark getting into a group picture with a bunch of his other friends. (I know how vague) 

Thoughts: 
I don't think it is quite acceptable for him to say this word considering how many of that culture believe it to be derogatory and offensive. I am not of that race or culture, so I definitely can't relate to their circumstances, but there is really no exception to it. However, I'm not going to lie about how other races do call Asians "chinks", as it refers to our small eyes. Though the word "chink" isn't taken as seriously as "the N word" I personally feel that it is unusual for one of another race to bluntly criticize/state/say this word. The context of the word "chink" is typically derogatory. All in all, I feel like the words that Bambam did use were not correct, but this should be applied universally rather than focusing on the African American culture. Also, (I'm not 10000% sure about this because I haven't witnessed it, but) there are stories floating around that Bambam did actually ask Mark's friends for the meaning of the word, but instead got the response of "bro." Thus, this leads to BamBam to have the indication that it is simply okay to use the word. At the same time, I do believe that the public should give these idols their space and allow them to reflect. This item is definitely culture shock for the two as they were constrained in a practice room for 3 years as well as living in Asia for practically their whole life. 

3) Mark's new leg tattoo
This was also discovered through fan pictures, but it has recently been brought up through Mark's friend's snapchat. This occurance is in the same video as Bambam's word usage.

Thoughts: 
There isn't really much to this tattoo, it's simply a cross which would indicate his religion. I do believe that it is his freedom to get what he wants inked onto his skin, but JYP does strongly discourage this. It really is up to your opinion whether you like his tattoo or not, but ultimately, it is already inked and there 's not much that can be changed. 

4) Picture taking 
This also occured at Mark's party when snapchats and such were taken with the members. 

Thoughts: 
I don't really have a problem with Mark's friends taking pictures with my idols, but at the same time I do feel like there is a sense of desperation for the public view. Okay, so that does sound like this is out of jealousy, but at the same time, I feel like the members were being used for another's public gain. Most fans are appalled by this occurrence and it has been seen through one of Mark's acquaintance's account of her hashtagging multiple tags that would include: #kpop, #got7 #got7marktuan and things of such, Many have taken this as appeal to gain followers which is negatively viewed. All in all, I don't feel like the members were wrong to take selfies with attendants of the party, but I feel like there is a need for a restriction and control. 

-- many fans have taken that all pictures that were taken with other members excluding Mark were for attention rather than to acknowledge the group itself -- 


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