In fact, there are quite a few treasures. It is very contagious. This “offline” concert has driven all the K-Pop fans INSANE. You are a casual fan! If we forgot someone, feel free to […] Besides the regular fangirls and fanboys, you also have a group of fans known as ‘sasaeng fans’ or ‘private fans’. Some fans start to think badly of themselves, and it can be very self-harming. Do you have a KPop idol crush (be honest!)? All submissions must be directly relevant to South Korean pop music, artists, or related companies. the feeling when 2NE1 dropped "Fire") CON : Won't understand certain things about Kpop that make it great (e.g. Area C looks legitimately like a standing area at a concert venue. >:P Check this list below! Youtube and Omona is your Kpop home bases. The changing demographics of K-Pop listeners is also having an effect, as the once uniquely Korean genre becomes more and more a global obsession, with fans… K-Pop fans leaving their cars to crowd the front row. It may take you a few hours or even days to memorize all the members but hey, thats part of being a fangirl. K-pop fandoms are proving they're a force to be reckoned with. General Korean culture, language, or entertainment industry posts (unrelated to music) are considered off-topic for this subreddit. If there were no fans, there would be no K-pop, this is also the same for most things in the world. While labels continue to exert control over their idols' professional and personal lives, their workload and relationships are often dictated by fan demands Christian Spencer. r/kpop Rules and Guidelines. “K-pop is becoming extremely international and welcoming a lot of fans from everywhere,” said Brown, a 28-year-old vocalist from Arlington, Va., who used to be managed by Oh. * You doubt yourself. | THEQOO. Being a K-pop star comes with a hefty price in the form of losing your private life. Your bound to get addicted to youtube pretty quickly once you search up your kpop fandom. Well, this can make fans have lots of self-doubt about their own bodies. While the typical K-pop fan is a Korean girl, aged 13-15 and interested in fashion, the net is widening. Vlogger Michael Smith-Grant first became interested in K-pop after watching KARA’s “Break It” video. Which lyrics can you identify (if you know more than one, pick whichever one is latest in the sequence of answers [i.e. The second someone EVEN OTHER ARMYS whisper that they don't like a song or have a criticism of the group/a member/musical direction/company, suddenly we're haters and trolls and antis and gawd why don't we ever just shut up why are we picking on BTS/ARMY it's so unfair we're such bullies/not real fans. Now, in my book, there are two rules for sports fans that must never be broken: 1. While this does not mean you love K-pop any less than other fans, it shows that you have a good grip on reality! T he K-pop group BTS is one of the world’s buzziest musical acts, with its devoted fan ARMY of millions. You want to find out what’s the official fan club name of your favorite Kpop band or to find its official color? I'd rather do something else than stay up just listening to that. The idols are absolute crackheads that can sing, dance, and rap. Lack of privacy is no surprise when you become a Kpop idol, or any celebrity for that matter, because you’re constantly in the public eye. What is KPop? But don't be fooled. Behind every K-pop group is a dedicated fan club, big or small, and they play a vital role in a group’s success. However, contrary to what the commenters say, being a new fan isn't so bad. K-Pop Exposed: 'Slave contracts' once ruled the industry, now fans dictate what an idol is allowed to do. Read 08 - Fan Meeting from the story Being A Kpop Idol by honeylatteeee () with 1,428 reads. As it turns out, some of those fans are … K-pop fans worldwide responded by inundating it with fan-recorded videos, known as fancams, and memes of various K-pop artists, in an effort to prevent police from tracking protesters' actions. Who is Minhyuk? K-pop fan Davonna Gilpin, 27, who lives in Los Angeles, has been following Korean music for 12 years and hosts a pop culture podcast called Melanetizens with a fellow Black K-pop fan… What is 'aegyo'? When a group gets big enough, its fans earn an official fan club name and color. You know how K-Pop idols have to have very slim and petite bodies? Omona provides the latest kpop news, of course you want to know what's going on with your kpop group. ff, fanfiction, idol. r/kpoprants: Rants about any aspect of Kpop. If they do, they should NEVER get caught. You enjoy indulging in your favorites in moderation while still pursuing other interests as well. People that will not hesitate to kill you if you insult their bias. Plus, the fandom has introduced you to an entire new vocabulary that doesn't translate well into your … The world of K-pop is run mostly by the fans. You recognize 1, 3, and 6, so you pick 6 because it is the nearest to the end])? But then there are the fans of movies, TV shows, books, or bands whose actions are harmless and self-gratifying, ranging from attending conventions in costume to … I know it has been a whole year, but… these people are running toward the stage. Maintaining good public image, that means; * No dating until dating ban is over. Who is Choi? Despite of being a fangirl, Kpop change my boring lfe, because of them they really inspire me and too much there are some possibilities that you can’t focus on your studies. They're just 5 … And apart from these intrusive fans, they also have paparazzi to worry about — and that doubles the trouble. They are very pleasing to the eye. K-pop is known for impossibly photogenic young stars, impeccably choreographed dance routines and undeniably catchy tunes. Please, stay late just for Kpop? K-pop Official Fan Club Names and Fan Colors Here is a compilation of official K-Pop fan club names and official fan colors. * No drinking, smoking, possession and use of drugs, other vices etc. Take this quiz! NBA enacting zero-tolerance rules for abusive, hateful fan behavior ... many white players about being the subject of nastiness from fans. Welcome! But in Korea, it's a whole other level. You are a casual fan! In some instances, though, these fans can be crazy and things you say might offend them or at least annoy them. You fit in the "casual" fan category! K-pop fans are being used to troll Trump on social media once again 'We are going to hold a Pancake Bit**ez Million MAPA Brunch,' said activist Shea Depmore. For f*ck’s sake… LMAO. Kpop is Korean pop. Who is Taemin? 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