Anandabazar Patrika — Regarding the article on KPop on Bengali Teenager

Dear Ma'am/Sir,

The article on KPop which was published in your esteemed daily on 14th December 2020 is a very relevant article. However the article seems lacking on several aspects. Although the writer has tried to remain politically correct, by not making any homophobic comments; but a subtle bias is shown when we see him targetting the women audience. In a way the article infantilises the choice of teenage girls. KPop like any other cultural product has become a global sensation during the COVID gloom. The article also does not notice how the KPop culture has helped teenagers bond across the globe. It also ignores how these bands and drama series has played a huge role in bridging gender gaps and gender roles. I feel such articles which lack research should not find a place of pride in your newspaper. It is highly disappointing that this biased article was published in the most popular Bengali daily.