https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqLBgOt1VPk
so at least now we know that Kim is an idol as well as the biggest fan of Red Velvet… watch me singing kpop to strangers:https://youtu.be/S2QdJJh1lo8Listen t

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/new-boy-group-sm-two-north-korean-trainee/
News. Koreaboo. December 12th, 2023. It seems like K-Pop is set to make history by debuting idols who are former North Korean citizens. The only time North Korea and South Korea met for K-Pop was when Red Velvet performed there in 2018. Well, it seems like K-Pop might be about to make history as a new group is set to debut with two North Korean

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/05/a-north-korean-defector-appears-as-an-idol-survival-program-contestant-for-the-first-time-ever-on-kbs2s-make-mate-1
Kim Hak Sung revealed that he had defected from North Korea in 2017, at the age of 14. He stated, "My biggest concern was how to adjust to this new society. I watched a lot of TV to learn about

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/top-50-popular-kpop-idol-groups-in-korea-right-now-february-2021/
4. SEVENTEEN. 3. NCT. 2. BLACKPINK. 1. BTS. Based on brand ranking data from January 20 to February 20, these are the most popular K-Pop idol groups in Korea right now, led by BTS and BLACKPINK.

https://kprofiles.com/forums/
KPop Co-ed Groups and Duets. Official threads of co-ed groups and duets go here. 32 505. 32. 505. Kandis thread by BEG4DAWIN • Today at 6:38 PM. KPop Idol Threads. Official threads of soloists or individual members go here. 503 3,936.

https://kprofiles.com/korean-celebrities-with-the-last-name-kim/
김 (Kim) is the most common surname in South Korea. As of 2015, there were 10 million people and counting who hold this last name. Here is a list with a wide number of celebrities with this surname. Girl group members: Kim Ahyeon (김아현) (formerly known as Dal / now known as Jerry - ex S.I.S / soloist) Kim Ahyoung (김아영) (Yura

https://www.dictionary.com/e/k-pop-slang/
From Trainee To Bias: The Big 16 K-Pop Slang Terms To Know. by Claire Evans. K-pop is the name of a pop music sensation that originated in South Korea and is sweeping the globe. From its energetic choreography and music to the beauty of its idols, K-pop (or K for Korea combined with pop) has entranced international and Korean fans alike—and

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/15/world/asia/north-korea-kpop-executions.html
SEOUL — North Korea has publicly executed at least seven people in the past decade for watching or distributing K-pop videos from South Korea, as it cracks down on what its leader, Kim Jong-un

https://thesophian.com/what-i-learned-from-my-time-as-a-k-pop-stan/
My K-pop stan phase, and what came afterwards, taught me to think more critically about the world. I had become enchanted by the idols' polished, seemingly flawless performances and their bubbly demeanors. But as I fell deeper down the K-pop rabbit hole, I realized that things were not quite as they seemed. Idols were worked nearly to death

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoopheads/comments/y86sxm/a_kpop_stans_dictionary_a_guide_to_kpop_stan/
A Kpop Stans Dictionary: A guide to Kpop stan language. Hello everyone, it has come to my attention that with Kpop blowing up even more recently, many people are new Kpop fans who may be unaware of Kpop stan language. That is why I have ever so kindly taken it upon myself to create a dictionary for these new stans so that they too can understand.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoprants/comments/oaua2q/stop_hating_on_chinese_idols_for_leaving_kpop_for/
I once watched a yt video by Koreans based in a western country (their content is often about kpop) criticize Chinese idols for "taking advantage" of Korea and its music industry. It was frustrating because this is a two-way street— Korean entertainment companies specifically sought/seek out Chinese trainees to hit the Chinese market

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoprants/comments/qf4r0l/i_dont_understand_the_hype_around_stan_culture_i/
It's not counterintuitive at all imo. An idol = in fandom culture in South Korea, refers to a celebrity working in the field of K-pop, either as a member of a group or as a solo act. It's just a title, as we know many k-pop idols are not really "idols" per the definition of the word. Idolize = admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/12/7-of-the-most-heartfelt-fan-k-idol-interactions
6. To be dedicated to a group for ten-plus years is difficult, but not for this fan, and the fact that APINK's Bomi and Chorong were able to see this fan is now a mother is truly one of the

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/10-reasons-stan-kpop-idol/
5. Dedication and Training. Idols deserve acknowledgment for the intense and rigorous training they go through - training just for a chance to debut. 10 Idols Who Spent The Longest Time As Trainees Before Debuting. 6. Vocal and Rap Talent. Alongside all the training comes pure raw talent.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoopheads/comments/1033j2o/kpop_stans_trying_not_to_mention_a_completely/
K-Pop (Korean popular music) is a musical genre consisting of pop, dance, electropop, hiphop, rock, R&B, and electronic music originating in South Korea. In addition to music, K-Pop has grown into a popular subculture, resulting in widespread interest in the fashion and style of Korean idol groups and singers.

https://forum.allkpop.com/thread/180620-the-sad-reality-of-being-a-k-pop-idol/
It's sad that idols can't react like how they want to and have to endure the harsh words and harassment. Honestly im waiting for one of them to snap one day and knock one of them bitches out . These saesangs been following Enhypen for a long, long time.. Waiting in front of their dorms, following their cars, waiting in front of HYBE at 2am, getting their secret instagram and twitter accounts

https://www.cosmo.ph/kloka/korean-drama/k-dramas-about-being-a-k-pop-fan-a5059-20230307
Over the years, K-dramas have ~slowly~ introduced us to the world of Hallyu and why fans love everything about it. While most of these series highlight an idol and non-celebrity romance, it's delightful to see Korean shows that feature the *special relationship* between celebrities and their dedicated supporters. Here are 10 K-dramas about being a K-pop fan that you can surely relate to:

https://forum.allkpop.com/thread/164514-being-a-kpop-stan-makes-it-harder-to-find-a-quality-man-and-or-woman/
In particular he eliminated anyone who stanned idols, citing a bad experience dating a kpop stan in the past. It's true that most quality men and women would prefer their partners to have other hobbies besides kpop, especially from Korean perspectives. So this decreases the chances for kpop stans in the dating pool.

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/ten-nations-biggest-idol-stans-2019-kpop-radar-youtube-views/
Jakarta has recently welcomed idols like NU'EST to perform for the local fans. Their love for all K-Pop boy and girl groups continues to grow strong as more K-Pop artists look into including Indonesia in their upcoming tours. 1. Korea IZ*ONE in Korea. And of course, Korea - the home of K-Pop - takes 1st place with 10.1% of all the views.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoprants/comments/103wt2a/i_really_hate_the_way_kpop_stans_rank_idols/
I really hate the way kpop Stans rank idols. GENERAL. Artists have obviously always been ranked against each other or compared but I really dislike the way kpop Stan's especially on tiktok do it. I have seen a huge uptick in those videos specifically about 3rd gen big boy groups and 4th gen girlgroups and my god the system sucks.

https://forum.allkpop.com/thread/164557-as-a-fan-how-do-you-react-when-idols-do-ig-or-weverse-live-and/
For official content I expect the company to provide english subtitles but for fan service from an idol it's too idealistic to think that they can speak english well enough or they have the time to learn english. Most of the idols work too much as it is and lives like these are supposed to be fun and relaxing even for the idol. I think it shouldn't be a must to cater to international fans.

https://www.reddit.com/r/WeHateKpop/comments/1bk0d5w/does_kpop_stans_love_to_see_idols_suffer/
Mind you, The former members of FIFTY FIFTY are young adults (18 - 20+) and they are getting these type of comments from Kpop stans?? They only act nice when their fav group or idol is getting mistreated or hate by the society but when it comes to other idols they hate or no interest with, they just start to say these inhuman things!

https://www.reddit.com/r/kpoprants/comments/pjovjz/kpop_stans_must_stop_hating_on_foreign_idols/
Honestly western kpop stans and Korean kpop stans are the same. There are so many k-Netz who hate on Japanese,Chinese,etc idols and western kpop stans do the same except it's mostly to non East Asians. What y'all are doing is not new, not original nor is it justified. Y'all steam from the same ugly kettle.