Some K-pop fan-girls fear ridicule from friends and family for having ‘lowbrow tastes’. This 14-year-old fan spent the night at Hong Kong International Airport to catch a glimpse of BTS. Photo: Rachel Cheung
The dark secret of K-pop: the fan-girls who keep their love for their idols hidden from friends and family, fearing ridicule
- K-pop fans may wait for days to catch a glimpse of their idols, and often gather in huge enthusiastic crowds
- But some keep their fandom a secret, especially adult fan-girls, who fear ridicule and derision
Some K-pop fan-girls fear ridicule from friends and family for having ‘lowbrow tastes’. This 14-year-old fan spent the night at Hong Kong International Airport to catch a glimpse of BTS. Photo: Rachel Cheung
