Kpop Fandoms and Idol Culture
First published
07/26/2022
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Kpop Sociology is featured on this week's episode of Nicstalgia. Whether you’re new to Kpop or already a devoted fandom member, you’ll enjoy this episode! We chat about how Kpop and fandom is a unifying force that fosters genuine connection, gives a voice to people discontent with their reality, and makes people feel like they belong. Kpop Sociology shares what it was like growing up in South Korea, the difference between Kpop in the 90s-00s and now, how content and entertainment is created for global consumption, and how artists are moving toward authenticity. We touch on the grueling training process, a concern for idols’ mental health, and why dating is a no-no in Kpop, in contrast to PR relationships in the US. If you haven’t heard the song that first got me into Kpop, please do yourself a favor and listen to PARTY by Girls’ Generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQzu7NYlZNQ About our Guest Kpop Sociology is a content creator promoting the critical consumption of Kpop. She combines her experience growing up in South Korea, 20+ years following the industry with sociology knowledge to help her international audience better understand and enjoy Kpop. Connect with Kpop Sociology YouTube 〰 Twitter 〰 TikTok 〰 Instagram Connect with Nic TikTok 〰 Instagram 〰 Twitter 〰 Substack Special Thanks 💖 Artwork by @hmdraws_ Music by @egmusicnyc Video by @valentinareyes9 YouTube CC available in English and Español Episode Transcript #kpop #kpopsociology #btsarmy
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