What are international kpop fans called?

Kpop fans in general are called “Kpop stans” or “Kpoppers”. However, we don’t use that term anymore. Each group has their own official name for their fans and if you happen to be a fan of multiple groups, you can just refer to yourself as a “Multifandom stan”.

Which country has the most Kpop fans 2020?

Indonesia
While Indonesia remains the country with the most Korean pop fans, Japan nearly catches up with second place while France gains two places to reach 14th.

What country has the most K drama fans?

According to data on K-pop popularity based on YouTube views, only 10.1 percent of the total number of views came from South Korea, the homeland of K-pop. In terms of audience share, the country was followed by Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.

What do kpop fandoms do?

K-pop fandom involves much more than buying merchandise or attending concerts – fans are cultural producers themselves. They run fan sites, create self-designed band merchandise and produce fan chants: lyrics shouted out during performances at collectively agreed points of the song.

What does it mean to be a K-pop fan?

Besides that, being a K-pop fan carries its special meaning that transcends a fan of a music genre. It varies from providing a sense of belonging, unleashing fan’s talent and capabilities, offers a platform for escapism as well as emotional and motivational support through a para-social relationship.

How to conduct qualitative research on K-pop fans?

A qualitative approach was employed by using participant observation and semi-structured in-depth interviews to get into the experiences, views, values, and lifestyles of K-pop fans. Participant observation was conducted in K-pop concert and fan event to observe fan practices.

How many participants are there in the K-pop observation study?

Participant observation was conducted in K-pop concert and fan event to observe fan practices. As for the semi-structured in-depth interview, a total number of 8 participants were selected to provide an understanding of K-pop fan’s experiences and feelings.

Is Kpop popular in Malaysia?

K-pop is a relatively new genre but its fanbase has grown massively in Malaysia for the past few decades. It is also evident that the daily lives of Malaysians have incorporated Korean culture in various social aspects.