Elementary Kids’ Idol: IVE and Lovely Runner Seon-jae Capture Their Mothers’ Hearts

After examining YouTube content and the Mom Cafe communities, it is evident that the majority of elementary school students have a strong interest in hip-hop and various idol groups. Specifically, girls in grades 2 to 4 tend to favor girl groups, with a particular preference for IVE. However, as they enter grade 5 and approach puberty, their interests shift towards male idols or real-life relationships.

Parents may notice that their children are embracing their first fandom experience by sharing photos of their favorite idols, like IVE, on Kakaotalk. This could involve activities such as listening to music together, trading member photocards, creating dance covers, and making friends with fellow fans. Some mothers, who were once fans of idol groups like TVXQ or 2PM, may understand their children’s fandom pursuits, but they may also worry about their studies being affected.

On Mom Cafe, there were discussions among both novice and senior mothers. Some novice mothers expressed concerns, asking, “Should I be worried that my daughter only wants to eat the pizza advertised by IVE?”and “I feel like I’m in a cold war with my son who has taken a liking to hip-hop. Am I being old-fashioned?”In response, senior mothers offered helpful advice, saying, “We’ve been through the same thing. It’s normal. Just appreciate how cute your child is,”and “It’s perfectly fine for kids to admire idols in a positive way these days.”

Despite being targeted towards elementary kids, the character Seon-jae portrayed by actor Byun Woo-seok in tvN’s current Mon-Tue drama “Lovely Runner” has also captured the hearts of their mothers. In the drama, Seon-jae is a singer who rekindles a sweet romance with his first love as she travels back in time. Regardless of age, female viewers cannot help but swoon over Seon-jae’s charm.

Online forums for mothers were abuzz with discussions about Seon-jae, with comments like “I thought I was too old to be a fan, but Seon-jae proved me wrong,””He’s amazing. He brings light into my life when I feel helpless,”and “He’s tall, handsome, with a small face and a perfect dimple.”This renewed interest in Seon-jae also led to a resurgence in popularity for Byun Woo-seok’s previous dramas, including “20th Century Girl”and “Strong Girl Nam-soon.”

Despite “Lovely Runner”only airing 8 episodes, it has garnered a lot of attention and discussion. Each broadcast prompts an influx of comments on various platforms such as SNS, Naver Talk, and YouTube. This is especially evident on YouTube, where the number of comments has increased by over 90% compared to the previous week.

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