What o you think about Kpop Attire/Merch

[sparkle dust]

Like people wearing K-pop shirts or just like I heart kpop or smth

I personally have seen BTS merch a couple of times and GOT7 once

It can be cringy (especially if it's super obvious that they are a kboo) but can also be just like whatever, they're wearing a BTS Sweater lol 

 

 

[Sybil]

it used to be my thing (i have a shinee sweatshirt i wear for pajamas) but not anymore

i find it ok, highly dependent on if the merch/clothes itself is appealing aesthetically rather than the topic

[NCT48]

You can only find people wearing merchandise cringey if you're insecure about your own interest in KPOP. 

 

The only people who are going to recognize the merch for what it is are those who know and have interest in kpop anyway so I can't see how people who have confidence in themselves to express their interests can be considered cringey

[echobunny]

don't care, don't buy it (where would i even wear it? lol)

i just buy albums

[sevendays]

cringey tbh but i got a pink exo baseball jacket so i can't talk lol

 

people have complimented me on it, non kpop stans, since it is trendy ig. personally I think the lowkey kpop merch is cool 

[Pufferfluffer]

If it's just a group shirt it's fine but if it's a fucking "sleep kpop repeat" or shit like that it's very cringey

[bunny]

If it's just a group shirt it's fine but if it's a fucking "sleep kpop repeat" or shit like that it's very cringey

 

this exactly

[Loonathehoe]

I mean, if its something like just a shirt with the logo I don't see anything cringey. A keychain is ok. Anything besides that can be weird but I can't think of anything rn

[Umji's butt minder]

Don't own anything. But lowkey item okay. To me it is like anything else. Like a simple comicbook tee, and one of those cringey dayglow overblown monstrosies.

[How Nice]

A bit weird, but that’s only because I’m not used to seeing it much

 

I, myself, own a Suga varsity jacket and it’s so warm~ I wouldn’t give it up no matter how ‘cringey’ It is.

[Ego ista]

Nah it’s fine

It’s especially nice when you get that “I like your shirt†moment of recognition

[Muddy]

Do you feel the same about people wearing Rock Bands T-shirts? Or Football or basketball shirts? Because it is the same in my eyes. Unless those people are rockaboos? Lol

People can wear what they want. It is not cringey.

[Kalii]

Do you feel the same about people wearing Rock Bands T-shirts? Or Football or basketball shirts? Because it is the same in my eyes. Unless those people are rockaboos? Lol

People can wear what they want. It is not cringey.

lol well said

[drama.lover]

If it's just a group shirt it's fine but if it's a fucking "sleep kpop repeat" or shit like that it's very cringey

[YuMing]

I have an overdose sweater and a lot of people have been like "oh I love your sweater, where'd you get it?" 

so tbh as long as it looks good I'm fine

 

If it's just a group shirt it's fine but if it's a fucking "sleep kpop repeat" or shit like that it's very cringey

[kookeclipse]

Merch is merch. Example: If you think someone wearing Gryffindor sweatpants is fine/normal but feel embarrassed when you see someone with an EXO varsity jacket then you need to rethink your priorities  just my two cents.

 

Let people be into whatever fandoms they want to be, it's not hurting anyone or anything. People should feel comfortable enough to wear their merch in public without feeling like they'll be judged. Plus, wearing merch is a fun way to identify other fans -- you might receive a compliment, which will make you feel happy, or you may even be able to make new friends with similar interests. 

[Wasta]

I find it tacky in the same way I find an "I Heart New York" t-shirt tacky. If the design is subtle enough I might wear it, but other than that it's not something I'd keep in my wardrobe. I'm just not one for advertising my hobbies or interests through my clothing, but hey if people want to do that they have every right to.

[Violymph]

I'd buy the ones with symbols and colours

[starseeker]

For me, It's fine as long as its subtle. Logos, quotes, song lyrics, etc is fine

If you have a shirt that says "Kpop is lifeu" then that's cringey

[cheesymandu]

I think it's fine as long as you don't dress up in your bias group merchandise from head to toe. 

[Charmy]

Personally, I like repping my fav groups through merch. It’s always nice to chat with other kpop fans who recognize my clothes lol

[TAE ZONE]

cute overall. i love seeing fans wear fandom merch, i usually say i like it and maybe we chat for a few mins