
TL;DR
I'm probably just being an over sensitive fan, but I was really irked by CL's statement regarding her having "no example", almost as if she's brushing off the Asian acts (Utada, BoA, Se7en, Wonder Girls, ect.) who attempted. She mentions having no Asian Female mentor but why not include the entirety of Asians? There's a lack of Asians in general in the American market, where the entire race is often times misrepresented.
Yes, they all flopped but give them credit when it's due, they tried their hand at the American market and to state that she's the first to embark on this endeavor is rather pretentious, as if she believes she is guaranteed to succeed.
Although I'll admit that of all the K-pop/Asian acts, she has a very high percentage to succeed in breaking the American market due to her music style, her ability to connect with the American audience, and her high-profile connections. *Just as long as we don't get another "Baddest Female".
If anything, the Asian acts who came before CL can serve as an example of what not to do. I'm sure us BoA fans can list all the factors that played a part in BoA's failure... LOL.
As stated, there are little to no Asian artists in mainstream American media and to not acknowledge those who tried is a disservice to them and down right pretentious. There shouldn't be any competition to see who succeeds or not, Asians are a niche in the American market and as a fellow Asian she should've acknowledged them and their attempts.
Rant over. Any input?
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