The Birth and Death of Cute Boy Groups: Obsolescence of the ‘Noona Fan’ Culture
The term “Noona Fan” has been in the K-pop lexicon for ages, referring to female fans older than the celebrity or idol they’re a fan of.
Prajna Unikkumarath
Prajna was drawn to K-pop because of its attention to aesthetic, and was then enamored by the business of the industry. You can often find her poring over translated Korean websites memorizing trivia about names and numbers in K-pop. If not, she is always free to grab a cup of chai and chat about the woes of being a zillenial.
International K-Pop Fans Bring Older K-Pop Generations Back into Relevance
The end of the 7-Year Curse: Increasing numbers of international K-pop consumers are serving as a profitable market for older K-pop groups to find footing in today’s music scene.