Cornrow Hairstyles For Men

I am hoping this can reach some black men and women who are in medicine or work in other adjacent roles that require professionalism. I have long hair as a black guy and I get lots of styles done like cornrows, two strand twists etc. I am wondering what is the general consensus on how people will view those hairstyles in terms of being professional. Will I have to cut my hair as soon as I start my application cycle to medical school to look more professional for interviews? (Each school interviews you as part of the application process). I have no problem doing that since I know some people hold their internal biases, and it would probably just work against me. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Asleep-Location-8567 to r/Naturalhair [link] [comments]

I just realized that we are in need of more curly/coily hairstyles for both men and women. when they put the afro selection of hair into one category, it seems like we have a lot of styles, but i saw an author separate the afro hairstyles into the short, medium, long, and styled categories and it made me realize that we really don’t have much.. even if you include the curly hairstyles. and it sucks because they could’ve done so much especially with black history month 😔 anyways what are some curly/coily hairstyles you’ll like to see in the future? i would love to see a half up half down curly pigtails with edges and more cornrow hairstyles for men and women! submitted by /u/baesicbambi to r/Episode [link] [comments]

Now I know it’s just curiosity, but a part of me feels like there is so much stuff online that is constantly asking very necessary ??? Hello, I’ve been in the same class for 5 years of high school, and every time I did different braids, always the same bum-ass question of how long did they take and how I do them. Then you hear a snide comment: “her hair is fake anyway.” Have you ever seen me sit down everyone who got a haircut, and question them on how long did it take to dye their hair and how did the hairdresser style and cut it??? When I did a big chip and wore my natural hair to school and was experimenting hairstyles for my short afro, I could hear people laughing and making fun of me, but it’s okay for Black men to have their afros out, and it’s applauded every time they do cornrows but when its me i look odd? I see NO ONE constantly ask them why their hair is so short and why it’s not like those big poofy afros you see online. Sis, I don’t spend my day asking you why your dead ends are still there and why your hair isn't growing. Like sorryyyyyy im able to express myself and do whatever tf i want. submitted by /u/BigMamaOclock to r/blackladies [link] [comments]

This is mostly talking about the way black hair is treated differently in the west compared to at home in the broader African continent. The biggest stark difference to me is whats deemed as feminine vs whats deemed as masculine. Has anyone else noticed that in African countries a woman wearing cornrows or any style without additional hair is considered normal and feminine (even if they do use extensions from time to time), whereas in the states or the uk or anywhere in the west a woman wearing cornrows without extensions is deemed masculine? Men often complain the only hairstyle their parents allow them to do is keeping it short in a buzzed way or just straight up bald and if they were to do any longer hairstyles it wasn't allowed or deemed appropriate because its for women. However in the west its the opposite, women are masculinized if they wear hairstyles without added hair to make their hair seem longer than it is. Maybe its because in the west we live with white people and in order to appease to their beauty standards even though we're black we still try to emulate their gender roles of women having longer hair than men. But this is something ive noticed for a while now and was curious if anyone else has noticed this and whether they have anything to share about the topic. Maybe I'm crazy but I just wanted to know if others noticed the same. submitted by /u/Zealousideal-Rip-894 to r/Africa [link] [comments]

This is mostly talking about the way black hair is treated differently in the west compared to at home in the broader African continent but since this is the nigerian subreddit I'll use an example we all know very well. The biggest stark difference to me is whats deemed as feminine vs whats deemed as masculine. Has anyone else noticed that in Nigeria a woman wearing cornrows or any style without additional hair is considered normal and feminine (even if they do use extensions from time to time), whereas in the states or the uk or anywhere in the west a woman wearing cornrows without extensions is deemed masculine? Men often complain the only hairstyle their parents allow them to do in Nigeria is keeping it short in a buzzed way or just straight up bald and if they were to do any longer hairstyles it wasn't allowed or deemed appropriate because its for women. However in the west its the opposite, women are masculinized if they wear hairstyles without added hair to make their hair seem longer than it is. Maybe its because in the west we live with white people and in order to appease to their beauty standards even though we're black we still try to emulate their gender roles of women having longer hair than men. But this is something ive noticed for a while now and was curious if anyone else has noticed this and whether they have anything to share about the topic. Maybe I'm crazy but I just wanted to know if others noticed the same. submitted by /u/Zealousideal-Rip-894 to r/Nigeria [link] [comments]

Can we have more Afros, locs, cornrows, twists, anything but the usual cuts😭 I was in office today and one of my workmates(female) comes in with a new and unique hairstyle that was just yes! I actually watched her until she took her seat because she was just looking gorgeous. She looks good everyday but today she was just next level with the hair. Anyway, she finally took her seat and when my view started to spread out from her, I took in the people around her which happened to be guys and ugh, it was just short hair everywhere. Nothing more to enjoy😭 And then for the bald headed men, they're even all starting to look the same for me: tall, glasses, medium build, same skin complexion(like dark chocolate). There was one I almost greeted because I thought it was someone I know but he turned around to face me and I was spared the embarassment. (This doesn't apply to those that need hair off for health reasons) submitted by /u/Infamous-Quarter-595 to r/Uganda [link] [comments]

Hi all, I (23M) am a Filipino man tryna look for one of the top rated cornrow hair stylist who can do cornrow styles like the image below. I am fine travelling on the outskirts of Auckland and am based in St Heliers. submitted by /u/stevechur1126 to r/auckland [link] [comments]

I have always kept my hair pretty simple. Short on the sides, a bit longer on top, nothing fancy. But recently I have been growing it out, and once it reached a decent length, I started thinking about trying something different. I came across photos of braids mens styles online, and I thought some of them looked really cool and well-maintained. When I mentioned to my mom that I was thinking about getting braids, she immediately had opinions. She thought I should keep it professional for work, even though my office is super casual and half my coworkers have colorful hair. My younger brother thought it was awesome and sent me about fifty reference photos. My dad just shrugged and said hair grows back, which was probably the most reasonable response. I finally went to a stylist who specialized in braiding and got cornrows that look clean and last for weeks. The maintenance is actually easier than I expected, and I found good hair products on Alibaba that keep everything looking fresh. My mom has warmed up to it, especially after my boss complimented the style. But the whole experience made me wonder: why do hairstyles cause so much commentary from everyone? Have you ever changed your look and gotten unexpected reactions from family? submitted by /u/ChadxSam to r/malehairadvice [link] [comments]

This is a question about hair. I'm Black American and my child is biracial (he's fair skinned due to lack of sunlight and he has a loose curl pattern). My child's father (deceased) never knew his father (my son's grandfather) so I did 23&me and connected with that family. They are very proudly, straight up Swedish (an immigrant community in the Midwest US) and the largest chunk of my son's European ancestry is Swedish as a result. My child REALLY gravitated towards that identity because of Minecraft and he actively tells people he has Swedish ancestry. I've been trying to embrace or at least be mindful of that part of his ancestry. For example, tomorrow we're going to research and talk about St. Lucia Day. He has very pretty, curly, chestnut hair and it's very long - all the way down his back. I usually manage it by keeping it in cornrows. Nothing fancy, just cornrows going straight back. Lately, we have both grown tired of the cornrows. I've been looking at these pictures of Swedish/Nordic hairstyles that are allegedly Viking adjacent. And, I'm not gonna lie, these hairstyles look TOUGH. The big braid in the middle with the smaller secondary braids at the side goes HARD. And I think he can pull it off with his hair texture. I like the idea of smaller random braids as well. But I'm wrestling with whether this is actually a thing. Did Swedish men actually wear their hair like this or would I be perpetuating some sort of historically inaccurate stereotype? Is this honoring his ancestry or making erroneous assumptions about it? Do I even have the right because this isn't my culture? Sitting down in the evening and doing his hair is how we've bonded, connected, and spent time with one another. We usually get some snacks and watch a show or movie that just came out while I braid and we talk. I want that bonding time to be meaningful. And I don't want to give him false information about his ancestry. But I also want him to look nice. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/SenkouHanabi to r/Norse [link] [comments]

…so here’s some textured hairstyles for black men because it’s downright filthy outchea. If any member of the episode team is on Reddit instead of doing their job, real twin but also plsss Pics 1-20: twists with fringe, freeform locs with high top fade + line-up, twist-out/picked afro (with texture!!), locs&twists half up&half down, wicks, middle part braids, cornrows! (mind the hairline), pushed back braids or twists, locs in low pony, Larenz Tate’s hair in the 90s (idk the name and got distracted learning more abt Larenz he’s so ughhh 😍), waves!! (mind the hairline), curly locs/sister locs in different styles (face framing, fringe and long), mullet locs, Bantu knots!! (y do only the girls get to be bonita 😔), beaded braids+locs+twists, loc’d pigtails and more ponytail and updo hairstyles for men in general! I’ll make another post for textured male hairstyles if they don’t have any (good) updates next month. I cannot use that afro undercut (they’re getting better at texture rendering tho) or those godawful Mt Fuji rising from the hairline looking locs they have so I need them to update their library asap submitted by /u/BWAHAHAHA344 to r/Episode [link] [comments]

I have seen a lot of discourse (mainly from the natural hair community on tik tok) mentioning that black women/girls who often wear non-natural hairstyles hate themselves or dealing with self-hatred or are insecure about their blackness. I honestly think this opinion is beyond atrocious for a variety of reasons. REPRESENTATION: The common denominator of all the women on TikTok who make sure opinions on black women's hair are often: light-skin with loose hair patterns(3a-4a), bw who have reached their ultimate hair goals, either long hair or full/highly dense hair, or black women who claim to have tighter curls, when it is obviously not the case. In this instance, I say that these women have already reached the pinnacle of the socially accepted beauty standard for black hair. Oftentimes, the people who represent black hair (as I mentioned before) in society across all races live in environments where natural hair is encouraged or often of only resort. This, however, is not representative of all black women with different hair types. Many black women who are dark-skinned with tighter curl patterns, those who have short hair or fine hair(less dense), or even those who have different porosities, are not represented in the media of black hair, nor are there many guides online on how to manage and properly treat their hair. Simply having access to diverse hairstyles as someone who does not fit the standard or the target audience makes it harder to find comfort in their hair. HYPER POLITIZATION**:** The claim that a black woman suffers from racial insecurity or self-hatred simply for the style of hair THEY choose is bizarre to me. Constantly in society, black women are placed on a pedestal of what hairstyles are deemed appropriate for outside activities or even work. Even though our society has grown to be more tolerant of black hairstyles (crazy how long we had to wait for that), there are still instances in which a style a black woman chooses is indicative of their racial security, political ideology, or socialization. For example, even though the black community likes to make jokes about black girls who tuck hair behind their ears (which is still funny, as someone who does this), some serious and actual statements and beliefs are made, saying that these kinds of bw only date white men, they don't have black friends, they want to be white, etc. And I believe that such bold statements are just because an ear tuck is bizarre to say the least. I get kikying about the joke, but there are often in where people genuinely believe that ear-tuck means that I want to be white💀. To preface, I have 0 white friends (or even acquaintances), I was born and raised in a black country, went to black elementary and middle schools, stayed in a culture-based dorm my freshman year, and 95% of my friends are black, and yet I am being placed in an imaginary socio-political box based on nothing but bs. This applies to the topic of hairstyles, just because a bw chooses not to wear an afro, or natural hairstyles, does not mean they hate themselves or their hair. This is literally a personal choice, and we never ostracize other races for the constant clip-ins and dyes, and perms they do to also alter their hair. Why must it only apply to bw? THE CONSTANT CHANGING THEME OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE NATURAL: As I see it, the concept of being natural is not using synthetics, extensions, wigs, sew-ins, or braids. However, the narrative can change in what it means to be natural when it comes to styling. Does getting a silk press as a constant hairstyle mean that I am insecure in my natural curly hair? Or is that ok because at least it isn't a sew-in or glued wig? If I have 4b/4c hair and I use products constantly for curl definition, does that mean I am insecure in my natural, untouched curl pattern? If I decide to wear curly wigs/half-wigs/u or v part wigs on top of cornrows, does that mean I hate how tight my curls are? All these cases of being "natural", there is still a level of hair manipulation or maintenance that is required, and how does the natural hair community even define that? I am not a part of this community, so I can't really say. Overall, I think that such a statement is hyperassertive and in many ways anti-black within itself. We need to stop forcing bw in a box of what they should do and how they should love themselves. Many people can not afford to do a wash-n-go without looking a certain way as they desire. Not everyone has the money to manage natural hair (and yes, in some ways buying a wig, doing a sew-in, or getting braids can be cheaper than going natural). Additionally, news-flash, just because you are black, does not mean you have to like natural hair hairstyles; it might just not be a preference for a lot of people. The individuals who talk the most about bw's racial insecurities often just have a preference for natural hair, and that's ok, but you can not push your personal beliefs about hair on others. Because even if you call me a self-hating black bitch for not being natural, I'm still gonna do those braids and get that glueless wig. Let me and other bw bask in our "racial insecurity", since y'all care so much. To wrap all this up, just let bw do what they want with hair, and don't be an asshole about it :) submitted by /u/rainbowfarts_10 to r/blackgirls [link] [comments]

Baggy looks for girls. Showing skin has been cute but please give us some baggy cozy wear. I need me some nice male lips with grillz when they smile. Please. Please. Please. Give guys hoodie as jacket they can throw over the shoulder like the photo. Give them a tight white tank top with no jewellery attached. Give men bags like these. More posh preppy soft boy fashion for men. Also please black men need black hairstyles like cornrows and such. Thank you. submitted by /u/DelReyHepburn to r/AvakinOfficial [link] [comments]

This includes braids twists dreadlocks or any other hairstyle that is directly sourced from black culture. No, box braids were not worn by Vikings. They are directly from African and African American culture. I see videos of white or Asian or Hispanic women wearing our hairstyles and the comments (from black girls) will be completely fine with them doing so and complaining about people who think it’s offensive for them to wear our hairstyles, and honestly I think these black girls who think it’s okay for them to wear the hairstyles are very uneducated on the history of our hair. We have been fooled to think that “it’s just hair”. That’s the common argument. Yet if it’s just hair, how come the crown act, that bans discrimination based on hair texture (iirc), only passed a few years ago? If it’s just hair, how come 4c hair is still seen as ratchet and ugly and unfit for fancy events? If it’s just hair, why were black women forced to relax their hair for many many years simply to have half of the opportunities of other people? If it’s just hair, why even in the 2010s were young children told they could not come to school with a natural hairstyle like an Afro or dreadlocks?? The fact is, it is NOT just hair. We can sit up here and say that it’s okay if other people of other races wear it if it’s cultural appreciation and not appropriation but the line between these two things is very thin when it comes to this topic. The more we let other races use our culture and take the parts that they consider “,cool” and “creative” and colonize it to the point that it becomes something they feel entitled to, the more we will be disrespected. I could mention how cornrows and other hairstyles are not created for certain textures of hair that are too weak and fragile to handle that level of tension, but that’s not my main point of this post. Women (and men) of other races should not be praised or even allowed to wear our hairstyles, I just see too many problems with it. submitted by /u/Different_Housing241 to r/blackgirls [link] [comments]

So, title itself is self explanatory. I (26M) am looking for a place to get braids. It has been a dream since my childhood as I love the braid hairstyles for men. If anyone knows where i can get this done. Please lemme know submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Gap5002 to r/hyderabad [link] [comments]

I'm sure we've heard this refrain from a Boomer (or possibly even a Zoomer) in our lives. They say it with such gusto, as if their conviction that things are already fine will make minorities' desire for rights vanish like a Thanos snap. Of course, a huge part of the problem is enforcement. Just cause a law's on the books does not mean it's being applied fairly in practice. But there are also rights that various minorities simply do not have. Obviously, there's a ton of discrete, quantifiable examples, but I don't trust myself to think of them all. How about we cultivate a list of rights various minorities are still lacking or are finding threatened? Then, when someone in our lives asks us this tired old mantra, we can just link them to this thread. I'm also looking to be as direct and specific as possible about what laws are violated by what practices. I'll try to keep the list updated as people add suggestions. Off the top of my head, here's what I've got: Race/Ethnicity Racial minorities, especially Black Americans, are subjected to disproportional violence from police, both in violation of their 8th Amendment rights as well as their 14th Amendment rights. Racial minorities, especially Black Americans, are still affected by under-the-table redlining practices, in violation of their Fair Housing Act rights, and by extension, their 14th Amendment rights. Despite claims of DEI favoritism, racial minorities still struggle to get hired at the same rate as whites, in violation of their Title VII rights under the Civil Rights Act. Black-specific hairstyles (cornrows, afros, dreadlocs) are oftentimes banned in public schools, in violation of students' Title VI protections under the Civil Rights Act. Sex Women are poised to lose (and in many cases, already have lost) abortion rights across the country. Whether you agree on the issue or abortion or not, the right to it has been revoked from millions of women who want it back. In Texas (which is being trialed as blueprint for the federal level), abortion has been outright banned and women and doctors alike face steep, harsh, downright ludicrous prison sentences in Texas for violating this ban (or even for daring to miscarry). This is a direct violation of their 8th Amendment rights. Women face dramatically higher rates of sexual harassment in the workplace than men, in violation of their Title VII protections under the Civil Rights Act. However, it is worth noting that men who find themselves sexually harassed at work are likewise protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Sexuality & Gender Identity Many states have gay marriage bans, in violation of their Title VI and VII rights under the Civil Rights Act. These bans are currently overridden by Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), but we all know the Trump packed Supreme Court is chomping at the bit to strike that ruling down. Many children are subjected to conversion therapy, out of a fear that the child is a sexual minority. The "therapy" amounts to a series of physical, emotional, and sometimes sexual torture exercises, in violation of their Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act rights. Age Many old people who need reliable long-term care cannot access it, or their care is exceptionally subpar, in violation of their Americans with Disabilities Act rights as well as their Title VI protections under the Civil Rights Act. Many old people who want employment struggle to get hired, arguably in violation of their Title VII rights under the Civil Rights Act. submitted by /u/frozen_toesocks to r/BoomersBeingFools [link] [comments]

Hey! First time posting here. I’m 28, knew I was a lesbian most of my life and recently started to question more my gender identity. I used to identify as femme and then hyper femme but realized it was out of people pleasing and wanting to “pass” as straight. As I’ve gotten more accepting of being seen publicly as being gay and coming out to my family recently I started experimenting with my clothing and hairstyles. I started dressing more masculine (baggy jeans and hoodies) and got cornrows. Not having men in public places stare at me/catcall me was so liberating but also looking more masculine made me feel so much gender euphoria for the first time in my life! It’s like I was always a stud but didn’t know it I also never enjoyed wearing makeup, heels and having long nails, and felt so awkward and fake when I did. I also never felt very girly and was a tomboy when I was a child. All of this makes so much more sense. I’m really excited to allow myself to be more authentic and live more in alignment with my true self Has anyone else discovered they were masc/stud/butch later in life? How did that transition go for you? submitted by /u/kuntorcunt to r/butchlesbians [link] [comments]

Do they still shave your head for males in basic training or have they removed it. submitted by /u/Wonderful-Energy7778 to r/britishmilitary [link] [comments]

Braided hairstyles for men have become increasingly popular, offering a stylish and versatile way to express personal style. Here are some braided hairstyles that men often embrace: Cornrows: Classic and timeless, cornrows involve braiding the hair close to the scalp in straight lines or intricate patterns. This style can be as simple or as elaborate as you prefer. Box Braids: Box braids are larger, individual plaits that can be various lengths. They offer a neat and tidy appearance and can be a low-maintenance option for those with longer hair. Two-Strand Twists: This style involves twisting two sections of hair together. It can be done with short or long hair and provides a textured, natural look. Braided Bun: A braided bun combines the neatness of braids with the functionality of a bun. The hair is braided and then gathered into a bun at the back or top of the head. Fishbone or Fishtail Braid: This intricate braid style involves weaving small sections of hair together to create a pattern resembling a fishtail. It works well for medium to long hair lengths. Dreadlocks: While not traditional braids, dreadlocks involve sectioning the hair and allowing it to naturally mat and form into thick, rope-like strands. French Braid or Dutch Braid: These are variations of a three-strand braid where sections of hair are added as you move along. French braids are braided over, while Dutch braids are braided under. Twisted Mohawk: A variation of the mohawk hairstyle, this involves braiding or twisting the hair along the center of the head while leaving the sides short. Braided Ponytail: Combine the functionality of a ponytail with the flair of braids by securing the braided sections into a ponytail. submitted by /u/Ok_Ice_6271 to r/HairsCare [link] [comments]

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This isn't a problem in all games (Cyberpunk not having this issue AFAIK) but I really don't know why some devs have such a hard time including even the most basic of black hairstyles. Hitop fade, dreads, cornrows, natural, deads, that's all I ask for but devs can't even be bothered to put in a black looking even cut. It's happened to me in a few games, and probably effects many more I haven't tested. For example, I wanted to play V-Rising months ago, a vampire game. In the character creator, I decided I wanted to be the popular Vampire-Vampire-Hunter, Blade. But I couldn't find any black hairstyles. Then it happened again recently in Tainted Grail, and I know I've seen it elsewhere. It basically forces me to make all my black characters bald if I want to have any semblance of the character actually looking black. I imagine this really sucks for black women, who basically can either choose definitely-natural-straight-hairstyle or full bald. And the thing is, due to the lack of movement in the individual strands of black hair, and how hair is bundled in things like dreads or braids, it's actually easier to simulate black hair than it is for straight hair. Yet often we end up with mediocre straight hair, and zero black hair. And before you say anything, yes it is common for some black people present publicly with straightened hair, but the process to do so is often painful, controversially derived from dress code, usually isn't their own hair and thus maybe even colorful, paired with other hair excessories, and doesn't apply generally to black men. I still can't get Blade from Sid's hair cut from Toy Story. Does any body else feel weird about the lack of black or other hairstyles for their characters producing similar issues? Are there other issues with the lack of customization options that make things feel uncanny? submitted by /u/Plazmatic to r/truegaming [link] [comments]

I’m a huge fan of historical C-Dramas with little to no fantasy but I’ve noticed a trend of characters who are supposed to be evil or tough always have their wigs styled in what looks like cornrows as opposed to the rest of the casts whose wigs are much different. See Tuoba Yu (Prince of Nanan/the antagonist) in Princess Li Weiyoung as well as Lhawang Dorji (the Mongolian prince) in Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures. I find the intersection of cultures really interesting, such as the similarities between the braids of Tibetan women and Maasai men but with all the digging I’ve done on this topic in particular, I can’t find any real life photographs or art work of anyone from ancient China having hair braided onto their head in this specific style. The closest results I get are Tibetan women’s braids and that is visibly not the same. I don’t want to assume the worst and believe that the costume departments for these shows have a negative connotation of cornrows due to how western media depicts Black Americans therefore equates stereotypes like physical strength and/or danger to the hairstyle, because the hair might just be a cultural intersection that is unrelated to my culture could have historical relevance to them. Does anyone references of people in ancient China wearing a hairstyle that looks like cornrows? submitted by /u/SimishlySimkins to r/history [link] [comments]

So, just a quick heads-up before I start. I'm not mad at Armys for calling the people in my upcoming examples out. These people should've been called out irregardless. But I'm mad that they can't put in the same effort for their faves. The first example I'm using is Stray Kids' Chan. Last year in April, he wore cornrows during a 3racha special stage. Back when this happened Chan was my ult and so was skz. Initially, you could say I was somewhat blinded by my adoration for him so I didn't really see/acknowledge his mistake. It was an Army who educated me on the history of black hairstyles and cultural heritage of these. After that I was ready to call Chan out, and after this whole "scandal" regarding Chan's hair blew over, I reached out to them and basically I thanked them for taking the time out of their day to educate me on this. They said no problem and I asked them like "why did you decide to talk to me about this?" and they basically said they didn't like when people disrespected their culture (since they were black) so I said that it must've been really insulting to them when they saw J-Hope and Yoongi wear dreads. ...They started cursing at me for saying their "angels" comitted CA. They got offended at Chan, who did the same thing, but took Yoongi and Hoseok's braids as a grain of salt? Now that I've showcased my first example, let's go onto example two: Lim Youngmin's DUI. Disclaimer: This second one could possibly sound a bit biased because Ab6ix is one of my ults. On May 31st, Ab6ix's former leader, and MXM member Youngmin was pulled over by cops for driving while under the influence. His license got revoked meaning either this isn't his first DUI or he drank so much alcohol they had no choice other than to revoke his license. I would like to start off by saying that I'm not trying to defend Youngmin. As an Abnew I'm very upset he did this because all he had to do to protect himself, Woong, Donghyun, Woojin and Daehwi and stay a OT5 was call a cab. DUI is a severe crime and he's very lucky no one got hurt. Youngmin's departure from Ab6ix is definitely the second worst thing to happen to my after my ults d-worded on January, but I'm glad that he chose to cause no more harm to Ab6ix anymore and has sacrificed himself for his dongsaengs. I miss Youngmin a lot and I think of him all the time, but I'm not surprised he left. All I can say is that I will support him wherever he goes and am anticipating the next time we'll meet again. Now that I've made it clear I'm not gonna defend him, I'll introduce the other side to this situation. In November 2019, Jungkook got into a minor car accident. He hit a taxi in Hannam district and was questioned by police. Both Jungkook and the taxi driver were treated at a hosital for minor injuries (bruises). He was forwarded to prosecution in December and eventually reached a mutual agreement with the taxi driver. When I went on twitter around this time, I saw Army's saying that since Jungkook didn't severly injure the taxi driver and wasn't drunk-driving that he should be let off the hook essentially. Some were literally BEGGING the police to not question Jungkook, borderline CRYING over their kpop boy getting questioned. Not even arrested, questioned. Q u e s t i o n e d. I think both Youngmin and Jungkook should be held accountable, but even though Youngmin was under the influence, he didn't hurt himself or others and he also didn't damage any property. Of course it must be kept in mind that there's a high possibility he would've caused harm if he wasn't caught. Jungkook damaged a taxi, and injured both himself and the driver. I personally believe none of the two were more responsible than the other and they both acted reckless. But my problem lies with how Army's treated Youngmin's DUI. Army's, and even other kpop stans on twitter began to use Youngmin's DUI to talk about his sex life and his private life in general. It's always "ReSpEcT iDoL's PrIvAcY!!11!" until we're talking about the privacy of an idol you dislike huh? If you don't see Abnews, literally his FANS talking about his private life (since yk, it's none of our business), then why do you think you, who has zero personal ties to Youngmin and is a literal STRANGER to him, think you are allowed to bring up his private life? His sex life has absolutely NOTHING to do with the crime he comitted and therefore shouldn't be brought up. If you in the past few days have made fun of Youngmin, joked about his sex life you fucking disgust me. My point with this post is also just showing how these two idols, who committed similar crimes/similar cultural appropriation to a BTS member were riduculed by Army's, whereas the BTS members themselves basically got coddled despite being grown men. Abnews aren't defending Youngmin, and the majority of Stays last year weren't defending Chan. To Army's reading this post: if other kpop fandoms can hold their faves accountable, why can't you? ​ EDIT: Hi!! Thank you to everyone respectfully stating their disagreements in the comments. For me as an Abnew who joined the fandom about 1,5 months ago, Youngmin's DUI and departure from Ab6ix was a huge slap in the face. Especially since he left the day I was meant to experience my first ever comeback with Ab6ix. I agree Youngmin should've called a taxi because honestly. That's ALL he needed to do to keep Ab6ix together. Youngmin's departure somewhat makes me feel guilty for only getting into them in April. I think I didn't really keep in mind the many options he had such as calling a taxi, or asking a staff member to pick him up. Thanks for pointing this out. After I've spoken to the people in the comments I have changed my opnion on Youngmin's DUI and now I agree that trivializing his actions because no one got hurt and no property got damaged is wrong and I apologize for downplaying his offense. I still will support Youngmin as his fan but I've come to realize I've very poorly worded this post and I should've realized that even if they both comitted a crime, their offenses aren't the same and shouldn't be made to look the same. submitted by /u/4419_skz to r/kpoprants [link] [comments]