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[Fan Discussion] About Recent Baekcheon Conversations and Culture

But these days, there is just too much talk about Baekcheon.

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Whenever a post unrelated to the Baekcheon pairing goes up, Baekcheon posts flood in as if warning everyone. Even official posts mention Baekcheon constantly, pulling underground culture into the open. Why don’t you all just stay in your private spaces? Stop doing ALFS here. Also, it is obvious to anyone that Baek Jae-heon and Ji Myeong-hyeon are into each other. Saying otherwise, or claiming Baek is just watching Ji’s reaction as if it is not real, really looks like Baek is noticing his boyfriend’s reactions. Honestly, if it were you, wouldn’t you check on the member who got stabbed in your place? Please tone it down. It is really hard to watch. The members look exhausted trying to satisfy fans who push this imaginary gay pairing.

(Translators note: ALFS is fandom slang that comes from Korean communities. It is short for a phrase that basically means treating a same sex pairing as if it is real and enjoying that dynamic in a fangirl or fan context.)

[Comments: 215]

— World of Biwael (Not Kang): Who asked?

└ No comment: Haha, don’t start trouble, leave me alone.

— One Molt: I barely even do ALFS. I am honestly curious where Baekcheon fans supposedly went overboard. Did they attack other pairings? No. People say Baek and Ji are being cautious because of fans and are pretending to act like a gay couple, but what caution are we even talking about? Does Baek Jae-heon seem like someone who would care about that? Fans are not threatening them during live broadcasts or on stage. They just quietly enjoy the fanbait and have fun, yet some people get upset just watching it. It looks like jealousy because other pairings are not getting attention.

└ This Is Like a Deserted Island: All of that is true. Who would even threaten Baekcheon? They are not the type to get bullied even if someone tried.

— Trickster: Haha, the original post is so satisfying. Honestly, the fans who push Baekcheon are dragging their underground culture into public. Please just do it in private, not here.

└ Love Cannot Be Hidden: Isn’t this a public forum? Haha. Do they not know it is easier to find posts on Titta than here? Fans come through Universe or Titta anyway, so female fans hang out here. Why are you so worked up? Did your unpopular pairing make you bitter?

└ Trickster: The way people think here is wild. ALFS is mostly done by you guys. Most fans do not even do that. Political manipulation really is an art.

— Harullara’s Light: Among fans who push Baekcheon, no one is unaware it is fake gay play. The girls just like pairing the boys. The more they do it, the more the idols’ personalities come through. That is better than a male idol who cannot manage his image or who ignores female fans.

└ This Is Like a Deserted Island: Exactly. Female fans notice the effort Baekcheon puts into entertaining them. That effort feels sweet and appreciated. Of course, I do not assume they are actually dating.

— Goguryeo Silla Baekjeheon: Everyone knows. Some fans push Baekcheon because it is fun to watch the reactions, not just because they think it is real. But honestly, I do think they might actually be a real pair.

— Sweet Potato Gentleman Baek Jae-heon: Not everyone is clueless. We are not shouting “They are real!” just because of a fake gay pairing. Even knowing it is an act, their attitude is adorable. Still, I think they might actually be real.

— Omnivore: Personally, I do not care if people do ALFS here. Everything is enjoyable. All pairings, real or imagined, are fine. Even watching female fans argue is entertaining, even though I find it disgusting.