For new K-Pop fans, it must be hard to figure out what terms like ‘all-kill’, ‘anti-fan’, and ‘maknae’ are. The first question you are asked after revealing your favorite K-Pop band is “Who’s your bias”? But have you ever heard of ‘bias wrecker’? If not, we’ve got you covered. Before learning about ‘bias wrecker’, let us take a look at what ‘bias’ means first. Suppose you’re a fan of a K-Pop band and have a favorite band member you’re impressed by, be it by looks or talent or both, then they are your bias. But ‘bias’ holds different meanings for different people.
People often find their bias to be more relatable, someone they look up to, or maybe they love their shenanigans. Simply put, your bias is the band member you’re biased of. It’s like having a favorite character from your favorite anime but in K-Pop. If you have one band member in mind, whom you will save from a burning building before everyone else, then that’s your bias. Now, let’s take a look at what ‘bias wrecker’ means.
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What Does ‘Bias Wrecker’ Mean?
The term is exactly what it suggests. Urban Dictionary explains it as the “one who makes you rethink who your bias is.” Given the talented K-Pop groups, it’s hard to have only one bias. Each member has unique qualities and personalities that might suit your taste. As your taste changes, your bias might change as well. It’s easy to find more than one person in a group who makes you doubt your actual bias. It is also possible to have more than one bias wrecker, and it can change with time. The K-Pop stars have different eras depending on when their aesthetic changes. Fans are often seen to find a bias wrecker based on the era.
A bias wrecker is usually the person who’s in the same group as your bias. Someone else that you might relate to or you’re charmed by. Say your favorite member from BTS is Namjoon because you both are bookworms, but recently Taehyung’s bunny smile has been growing on you. That would make Namjoon your bias and Taehyung your bias wrecker. What are the conditions you need to fulfill to have a bias and/or a bias wrecker? Nothing other than having to question who your actual bias is. You don’t need to have their photocards signed by them. You don’t need to have their merch or attend every concert. There is no specific rule to who your bias or bias wrecker can be, but there are preferences. You can call multiple bands members your bias, and you can have multiple or no bias wreckers. The most important thing about being a fan is to be respectful and supportive and to find a community for yourself.
Is The Term ‘Solo Stan’ The Same As ‘Bias’?
No, bias does not mean solo stan. In fact, K-Pop fans detest the use of the term ‘solo stan’ synonymous with ‘bias.’ The most obvious difference is ‘solo stan’ being referred to as a fan, whereas a ‘bias’ is always referred to as a K-Pop star. Being a solo stan usually means supporting a specific band member only instead of the whole band. The word ‘bias’ is a bit different. It is used when someone supports the band as a whole but like one or more band members more than the others.
The term ‘solo stan’ is usually preferred if a band breaks up and decides to part their ways as a solo artist. For example, the one direction fans have more solo stans now after they have separated. The solo stans prefer to support solely the artist and not associate them with their band. The K-Pop community, too prefers to use the term only if a group has separated.
Now that you know what ‘bias’ and ‘bias wrecker’ are, the next time your friend asks you about it, be ready to name whoever wrecked your bias list.
