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[โ€“] 10 points 4 months ago (8 children)
  • [โ€“] 30 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

    Translated:

    "I agree wholeheartedly, and I'd further say that it's not a phenomenon limited to Blackpink; most of the superfans of any K-pop group will insist that they have a great deal in common with their favorite member of the group, and that said member got to their position of fame & fortune through hard work and talent alone [presumably without any unfair advantages like being born into wealth]. This results in an extremely one-sided relationship between performer and fans, where the fans feel a personal relationship with the performer where none could possibly exist"

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  • [โ€“] 5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    helpp I keep forgetting not everyone knows kpop stan terminology

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    What is the main demographic of this fandom?

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    I'd guess it's mostly young, easily influenceable boys from poorer surroundings and with a not yet refined taste in music. "Refined" not meant condescending but in the sense of diversification: "I know 5 movies. Those are the greatest movies ever!". And "I now know 50000 movies. Those 5 10/10 from before are now the worst 5 movies ever".

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