fan advice

If you're facing the challenge of explaining your K-Pop obsession to your family, don't worry, you're not alone.

Let's explore PCD and equip you with tools to manage the emotional shift.

The world of K-Pop is full of amazing music, talented idols, and passionate fans. But it's important to remember that our faves are real people, too, and they deserve their privacy and safety.

Leaving a fandom can be a difficult process, especially if it’s one you're passionate about and have been a part of for a long time.

While official merchandise is a staple in any fan's collection, there's a growing trend towards supporting small artists and local shops who create unique, one-of-a-kind K-Pop-inspired goods.

In the fast and vibrant world of K-Pop, it's easy to get caught up in the passion and excitement of supporting our favorites. But let's face it: every now and then, things can get a little intense.

It feels like scandals are a huge focus lately in the K-Pop industry.

With the crazy amount of tours being announced, tickets being announced, and concerts happening as fast as we can blink, it’s important to talk about the essentials of what to bring and how to be prepared for shows.

Getting into the world of K-Pop can appear overwhelming and even intimidating.  When you don’t know where to really start, here’s some things you should know when starting your journey with the genre.

With numerous groups announcing their tours right now, it can be easy to get caught up in the stress over it.

2023 has been a crazy year of K-Pop, and we’re certainly looking forward to what’s coming in 2024!

No one wants to talk about it, but it’s something we all eventually have to face: our favorite idols enlisting and being away from their groups.

Making friends is obviously one of the best parts of being in any fandom, especially in K-Pop. Like any other friendship though, there can be many ups and downs. 

Fansigns are one of the most exciting things you can take part in as a fan of K-Pop.

This month, we’re diving into the podcast Get Real, a podcast from DIVE Studios where idols talk about different things in their lives.

While fans don’t always like to see it, some K-Pop groups go through changes–whether it be a member leaving the group for numerous reasons, adding members to the group, or even disbandments.

Discovering the K-Pop genre can be fun and exciting.

As a fan for over seven years, here are a few things you should know if you’re newer to the K-Pop world.

With numerous tours once again being announced for the year, some fans need a little reminder on etiquette when attending these shows. 

With the added responsibilities we have, life as an adult stan can be almost tiring.

As the year comes to an end, it’s nice to reflect. 2022 has been full of ups and downs, and it can be good to look back and remember things we have talked about as we grow into the new year. 

If you’re stumped on what to get your K-Pop friends for the holiday season, here are some ideas.

If you find yourself feeling mentally or emotionally affected by the negativity online, there’s a few ways to step back and avoid it, even for a little while.

When diving into the world of K-Pop, there are things that are particularly unique that you wouldn’t normally see with artists in the west.

As there is with every fandom, the K-Pop fandom has its quirks that can be negative.

Here’s your guide to picking up on the lingo of the fandom!

Just an important reminder before we dive in that this does not apply to everyone. There are plenty of wonderful people in the online communities, but it’s good to be aware of the good, the bad, and the in-betweens.

Buying tickets can be less stressful as long as you plan accordingly. Here’s your guide on how to make this stressful process easier!