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Japanese idols

The east and the west have fundamental philosophical differences, and it is the same with idols. Japanese idols are Western idols different. This page explains the difference very well.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2018-09-03/.136196

In the West, "idol" usually refers to young and glamorous pop stars, ~ they're produced to appear as perfect and glamorous as possible.