K-pop fans are not “one size fits all”: Comparing fans in US and South Korea

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by Olivia Jones

4 Jun 2026

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K-pop has had a banner year, with the genre earning multiple Grammy nominations,along with the massive success of Kpop Demon Hunters . As K-pop’s dedicated fans dominate the global stage, they are often seen as the definition of “superfans”, wi...

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