Debating Communities and Networks XV

#KPop

The Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans

Posted on

22/04/2024

by

rrthywav

The Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans – Rithy Thach Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the nature of the K-pop industry its fan communities on X/Twitter, and how these fandoms that come together in hopes of celebrating K-pop idols together can turn into a competition between…
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Communities and Social Media

#KPop, #kpopidols, #music, #OnlineCommunities, #Socialmedia, Twitter
Does social media play a role in making K-Pop stans develop unhealthy relationships and obsessions?

Posted on

21/04/2024

by

Zulhairi A

Abstract This paper examines the K-Pop fandom and how being a K-Pop stan can lead to psychological changes and affect mental health. It will also cover the financial risks that come with being part of the fandom. By interacting with social medias such as Instagram, Tik Tok, and V-Live, people are constantly exposed to their…
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Communities and Social Media

#BodyImage, #ENHYPEN, #IU, #KPop, #mentalhealth, #OnlineCommunities, #Overspending, #ParasocialRelationships, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #Stan, #TikTok, #VLive, fandom, Instagram