Just two days after their debut, ZB1's album sales exceeded one million, but it was discovered that a large portion of the albums were discarded?!
2023-07-13
In the KPOP industry, it is not uncommon for fans to buy albums in large quantities to support their favorite artists and boost sales. Moving albums is often seen as a common practice within fan circles, and it is an unspoken agreement among fans. However, there have been numerous instances where improper handling or disregard for the albums after purchase has been observed, leading to criticism and labeling it as wasteful.
The boy group SEVENTEEN recently released their 10th mini album, "FML," on April 24th this year. Notably, they achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 4.55 million sales in the first week, setting a new record for the highest "first-week initial sales" in K-pop history. However, the release became subject to controversy when fans were discovered randomly discarding albums, sparking discussions and raising concerns within the fandom.
Image Source l 온라인 커뮤니티Many netizens who observed this concerning behavior expressed their opinions, stating, "Even though this is not the first time such actions have occurred, why purchase albums if they are just going to be discarded?" "It generates a significant amount of waste." "It is truly detrimental to the environment." "Although it is a common practice in K-pop culture, can we not litter like this?" "If the idols were aware of this, they would probably feel embarrassed, wouldn't they?" These comments reflect the concerns raised by netizens regarding the improper handling of albums and its environmental impact.
Image Source l 온라인 커뮤니티While it's true that the practice of "moving to another fandom" has become common in fan culture, it doesn't justify or excuse such behavior. This week, a high-profile limited-time group called "ZERO BASE ONE" (ZB1), claiming to be the frontrunners of the fifth generation of idols, made their debut.
However, within just two days of their debut, they have already faced numerous incidents where fans were caught engaging in improper album handling and discarding. These incidents have sparked controversy and raised concerns within the fandom and the wider K-pop community.
Recently, fans have been sharing photos on Twitter showing what seems to be discarded ZB1 albums. These photos depict albums scattered on the ground, along with plastic packaging, trash, and other album components strewn about. The albums were not even properly boxed or organized, which has left many people astonished and bewildered by the lack of care and respect shown towards the albums.
However, this is not an isolated incident. Lately, fans once again came across a significant number of discarded albums in random locations. Similar to previous instances, these albums were not sorted or organized, leading to them being scattered along the roadside. The sight of this disarray is disheartening, even for fans of ZB1, and it's difficult to witness such a lack of care and respect for the albums.
Image Source l 온라인 커뮤니티After the posts about the albums being carelessly discarded gained attention, they quickly became a trending topic. Many netizens made sarcastic remarks, saying, "So this is how million-selling albums are made," or expressing their disapproval, stating, "This is truly disappointing," and pondering how the idols themselves would feel if they witnessed such behavior.
Even fans of ZB1 joined to express their embarrassment, saying, "This is really embarrassing," or suggesting, "If you're going to throw them away like this, you might as well give them to me," while pleading for an end to this behavior.
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