In the world of K-pop, the culture and trends are ever-changing. | @nctwishofficial/X Now, with fifth-generation of idols, many have started to see the differences between current and past idol fandom culture. | @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ/X Recently, an online community post garnered attention regarding the differences in idol group fandoms today. | Instiz “Title: During EXO, INFINITE, […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Clarifies “RUBY” Is Not Her Official Fandom Name
On September 19, BLACKPINK’s Jennie released a voice message through her agency’s official channel and called her fans “Rubies.” | jennierubyjane/Instagram Many fans speculated that this was Jennie’s official fandom name. However, this caused a misunderstanding with solo artist Kwon Eun Bi’s fandom, as her fandom name was RUBI. BLACKPINK’s Jennie Hit With Backlash By […]
K-Pop Boy Group Fans Call For HYBE To Change KATSEYE’s Fandom Name
KATSEYE recently made a successful debut on M!Countdown, marking their first foray into South Korean promotions. Originally a global group debuted between HYBExGEFFEN through Dream Academy, the girls started off with a larger international fanbase compared to Korean. Lately, with the success of “Touch,” their Korean popularity has been soaring. With their growing recognition in […]
5th-Gen Girl Group’s NSFW-Sounding Fandom Name Raises Eyebrows
5th-Gen girl group ILLIT recently announced its fandom name! ILLIT | @ILLIT_official/X The group’s fans are called GLLIT. It is derived from the English word “glitter,” meaning shine. This means that their fans are the brightest in ILLIT’s eyes, and it is the fans who make ILLIT shine. | Weverse | Weverse Most Korean netizens […]
ATEEZ Seonghwa’s LGBTQIA+ Flag Post Divides Fandom
ATEEZ‘s Seonghwa is known to be one of the biggest Lego fans ever. He loves to collect Lego and build them on live broadcasts. ○ therapy○ self care● Seonghwa lego lives pic.twitter.com/DBORHxumu2 — fri ⅞ (@paradiseyunho) June 13, 2024 So, it was no surprise that he went to the Lego store in New York City. […]
A K-Pop Group Fandom Hit With Backlash After Allegedly Mocking Stray Kids
On July 21, the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Summer was held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. Popular K-pop idol groups gathered to cool down the summer with legendary performances. The almost four hour event was jam packed with amazing performances ranging from unexpected collaborations and special stages. Part of the lineup included boy group Stray Kids, who appeared […]
6 K-Pop Merch Items Ex-Fans Still Use Even After Quitting The Fandom
While some people enjoy being a fan of their favorite groups for life, others eventually quit or take a hiatus from the fandom for a variety of reasons. Whether there’s too much drama happening or they simply aren’t loving the new music, people can quit the fandom whenever they feel the time is right. However, […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Fandom Gender Demographics Have Changed Drastically
LE SSERAFIM has been caught up in some controversies lately with some of their live vocal performances that have left many fans disappointed. It started with encore performances on Korean music shows and continued to their recent Coachella performances, and it seems to have potentially changed the actual demographics of their most dedicated fans. LE SSERAFIM […]
6 Reasons K-Pop Fans Take A Step Back From The Fandom
Recently, K-Pop fans shared the top reasons they take a break from being a fan of the genre. Check out some of the different answers that people involved in the fandom shared below. [Video could not be displayed] BTS 1. There are too many releases and too much content to keep up with. Sometimes, there’s […]
ILLIT To Change Fandom Name Following Major Backlash
On April 21, ILLIT announced their fandom name through live broadcast. OUR FANDOM NAME IS ‘LILLY’ OMG 😭 pic.twitter.com/2ZYR3NdhI2 — rune 𓇢𓆸 (@willibeit) April 21, 2024 However, the name “LILLY” was met with immediate backlash. Firstly, the name is pronounced and written the same way in Korean as NMIXX Lily‘s name. ILLIT’s Fandom Name Receives Massive […]
BLACKPINK Lisa’s Fans Furious With HYBE For “Stealing” Fandom Name, More Criticism Ensues
Fans of BLACKPINK‘s Lisa have found an issue with the fandom name of a newly debuted HYBE group. BLACKPINK’s LIsa | Elle Japan While K-Pop groups will be given an official fandom name, more often than not, fans of each member will assign themselves a name for just their favorite member. For example, NCT fans […]
“ILLIT’s Fandom Name Receives Massive Backlash From Netizens
ILLIT, the newest girl group under HYBE, has just announced their fandom name. But netizens are not pleased with the choice. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram On April 21, KST, the group hosted a live broadcast on Weverse to announce the news. Dressed in cute overalls, the five members revealed the fandom name letter by letter to […]
LE SSERAFIM Fan Wanting To Leave The Fandom After Sakura’s “Coachella” Statement Sparks Heated Debate
Recently, LE SSERAFIM attended Coachella 2024. While the group initially received praise for their performance from international fans on X (formerly known as Twitter), they were criticized by Korean netizens, especially after an MR-removed clip surfaced. The controversy eventually led to Sakura addressing the situation in a statement. LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Addresses “Coachella 2024” Controversy In […]
Do Millennials Belong In The K-Pop Fandom? Netizen Sparks Debate
K-Pop fans are often stereotyped as obsessive teenage fangirls. Yet, if you attend any concert or look at statistics, you will see the truth that many adults help to make up fandoms. ARMY AGE COHORTS, FINAL RESULTS FROM OVER HALF A MILLION RESPONDENTS pic.twitter.com/nk2Z18eL3O — BTS ARMY Census 💜🌍📊 (@ARMYCensus) July 10, 2022 Still, most associate […]
Popular K-Pop Act Announces Their Fandom Name For The First Time After 10 Years
AKMU (also known as Akdong Musician), the South Korean duo consisting of siblings Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Su Hyun, is celebrating their 10th anniversary! AKMU | YG Entertainment AKMU is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special surprise for their fans. On March 21, their company, YG Entertainment, released posters via their official social media accounts. […]
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Shares The Endearing Name Of Her Fandom
Though fans of MAMAMOO collectively are known as MooMoos, Hwasa as a soloist hasn’t had an official fanclub name despite debuting as a solo artist five years ago, back in February 2019. Hwasa (MAMAMOO) But now that has changed, and the name that Hwasa has revealed for her fans is amusing and endearing, and means a lot […]
Aespa Fan Goes Viral For The Way He Leaves The Fandom After Karina’s Dating News
On February 27, Dispatch dropped a bombshell by revealing the relationship between aespa‘s Karina and actor Lee Jae Wook. Lee Jae Wook (left) and aespa’s Karina (right) | Dispatch The news sparked various reactions from different people — fans, netizens, and even former idols. Instagram Story of former OH MY GIRL’s JinE | @c_nye.zini/Instagram karina […]
The U.S. K-Pop Fandom Are The True “Big Spenders”
The U.S. K-Pop fandom is attracting attention in the local music market due to its extraordinary consumption. LUMINATE, an American music market company, recently dropped its 2023 annual report and introduced the K-pop merchandise market as “big business.” Luminate’s annual report. | Luminate According to a survey, last year, Generation Z K-pop fans in the […]
9 Of The Weirdest K-Pop Fandom Names, According To Fans Themselves
In the K-Pop industry, fandoms are a very important part of the whole system, so choosing a meaningful name can take quite a while to make sure that it’s perfect! Most of the time, companies are fairly successful at choosing names that make sense for the K-Pop group, but some end up being a bit […]
K-Pop Fans Choose The 7 Artists With The Cutest Fandom Names
While some K-Pop fandom names are quite clever and creative, there are some that are also just plain cute! It’s fun to be part of a fandom that has a name you can proudly declare yourself as, and that’s easy to do when the fandom has an adorable title. Recently on Reddit, fans were asked […]
K-Media Experts Agree That “Deokjil” Vlogs Will Continue To Become An Integral Part Of Fandom Culture
In the K-Pop world, the phrase deokjil is seen frequently as it means to be strongly immersed in a specific person or field. The word comes from the Japanese term “Otaku,” indicating someone is obsessed with something. In addition, the development of platforms such as social media and the no-contact culture caused by COVID-19 have […]
“I Wanna Experience Eating My Own Fandom”: GOT7’s BamBam Wants To Taste Ahgase
Recently, GOT7‘s BamBam met Ahgases (also known as iGOT7, GOT7’s fandom) in Manila, Philippines, for the AREA52 FANSIGN & PRESSCON. BamBam During the event, BamBam revealed that 2NE1‘s Sandara Park (also known as Dara) told him she wanted to introduce him to Balut. It’s a common street food in the Philippines. She wants to bring […]
“It’s About Loneliness”: Rowoon Spills His Hot Take About Fandom Culture
Former SF9 member Rowoon was recently interviewed by AnOther Magazine, opening up about his career as an idol and actor. Rowoon | AnOther Magazine The interviewer noted that Korean has become increasingly popular to learn, according to the language-learning app Duolingo. Rowoon commented that he felt proud that so many people are appreciating Hangul. This is […]
LE SSERAFIM Announces Official Fandom Name And Explains Its Special Meaning
LE SSERAFIM fans now officially have a fandom name! (From left to right) LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin, Kazuha, Sakura, Chaewon, and Eunchae | @le_sserafim/Twitter Their company, Source Music, made the official announcement, along with a heartwarming explanation behind the fandom name. As many fans know, LE SSERAFIM’s name is an anagram for “I’M FEARLESS,” which they […]
These Are The Fandom Names And Meanings Of 30+ Fourth Generation K-Pop Groups
Coming up with a unique, creative, and sensical fandom name for a K-Pop artist can be difficult, but also incredibly exciting! In the past, it often used to take quite a while for some artists to have an official fandom name, but these days, it usually happens fairly quickly. Here are the fandom names and […]