I always see this strange sentiment about idol culture in works. Where its somehow like super good to idolize and keep the purity of them intact. Anything that sullies that is seen as problematic. Including just letting them have personal lives.
Like it often feels like they're just trying to justify the culture to themselves. And I mean this from the creator's standpoints. Granted there's some projections here from other works I've read. But its always been such a strangely pervasive sentiment. Its likely little more than footnote here, but my brain is stuck on it. It drives me nuts.