ICYMI: Pure Love f(x): Feminisms and K-pop Girl Groups

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Originally published on KPK: Kpop Kollective by CeeFu

K-pop girl groups tend to be described as sexy, fierce or cute.  Some suggest that images of fierceness encourage girls to be empowered, while images of cuteness take away their agency.  However, responses by fans of f(x), a K-pop female group, suggest that fans prefer unique and diverse images of women.

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ICYMI: iFans Research Snapshot: SONES

Infographic based on data collected by Crystal S. Anderson as part of the iFans research study
Infographic based on data collected by Crystal S. Anderson as part of the iFans research study

Originally posted on KPK: Kpop Kollective by Ceefu

ICYMI: Why Is This Taking So Long?: Behind the Scenes of K-pop Fan Research

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 Originally published on KPK: Kpop Kollective by Ceefu

Anybody can ask some questions about your favorite K-pop group but scholarship involves a lot more.  Enter the glamorous(?) world of K-pop fan research!

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