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Further exemplifying the trend are “vulnerable” male artists like Somber, who make prolonged eye contact and perform exaggerated emotional displays during concerts. These acts are celebrated as the new form of sex appeal for Gen Z audiences, who seem more enamored with artists’ vulnerability than their musical ability. This shift towards spectacle rather than substance signals a decline in standards, where raw talent is replaced by performative emotion and aesthetic that appeals to niche ideals.