Homework:Defending Girls Generation's Win At The YouTube Music Awards

Girl's Generation was awarded Video of The Year for their redefining, genre mashing smash "I Got a Boy," beating out the likes of Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. As I was going through the GG tag on Tumblr so I could find the acceptance speech, I noticed that were a lot of references to racist and rude Tweets made after the fact:

And these are tame compared to the others that followed:

But wait there's more!

Not done yet! (unfortunately...)

Aside from the fact that I think it's extremely hilarious that the people in these fanbases are pressed more than a good lacefront, it's disheartening as a music fan. So let me address the main arguments about why Girls' Generation deserved this award and your fave didn't.
1.It was rigged!
Your fave didn't win because your fan base didn't vote enough. Simple logic.
If your fandom is so large, so devoted and can make a trend for him/her/them every five seconds, then there is no reason why they shouldn't have snatched that award with ease. Just because they have 100 million+ views on YouTube and worldwide hits, doesn't make them entitled to anything. Plus, (no shade SONES) SM Entertainment doesn't even want to pay for a decent on location music video, what makes you think they're gonna shell out the coins for an award?
2.They aren't American! 
Justin Bieber is Canadian, One Direction are from the UK. Tiffany (the girl who accepted the award) was born in America. We're not coming at your faves about where they're from so please leave the person's nationality out this. Also, do your research before you jump to conclusions. #next
3.They didn't work as hard as our faves! 
Non-K-Pop fans are unaware of the process that most K-Pop idols have to go through in order to be even mildly successful. Years of dance, singing and language training while most of them are attending school on the side. They didn't get lucky because they were on some TV show or because they happened to be noticed by some big musician. They worked (bitch) for years. And Girls Generation is one of the most popular, just take at this convenient list of their accolades. (thanks to http://theonewhopostskoreanmen.tumblr.com for making that!)
A lot of people look at K-Pop as a joke rather than a legit musical genre that is acknowledged throughout the world and is growing. This was my problem with PSY's "Gangnam Style" becoming the first major K-Pop crossover. A lot of people were more about the portly Asian guy dancing like a horse with all the random stuff rather than appreciating the satire of the song itself. But as a fan of some the artists that were nominated, it's actually embarrassing. If I learned one thing, it's that music has no language barriers. K-Pop thrives on YouTube and for people to resort to racist, deprecating language to express their frustration because your fellow Bieliebers, Selenators, Lovatics, Smilers, Little Monsters and Directioners don't know how to vote, I honestly cannot. Just know that with every hateful comment, GIF set, Tweet, you're possibly exposing someone to K-Pop and it's many wonders, so in the end K-Pop wins. #staypressed