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Karina and capitalism of parasocial K-pop relationships - The Korea Times

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“Do you think BTS will get back together?” I innocently asked one of my students this week after she introduced herself as a fan of the group. Her reaction was something else. She went quiet, looked down, and then burst into tears. But this wasn’t a quiet sob. And there was nothing performative about her behavior. It was an outpouring of genuine grief played out in front of a large lecture hall of people she was meeting for the first time. The effect of K-pop idols on people is real. My understanding of what questions can and can’t be asked is increasing by the day. And now, the conversation has been about Karina, a member and leader of Aespa, being in a romantic relationship with Lee Jae-wook. K-pop idols are not meant to be in relationships with other people because this destroys the fantasy that their lives, romantically, spiritually, and physically, are devoted exclusively to the fans who stream, purchase and scan their every movement online. And so Karina apologized. She apologize

Karina and capitalism of parasocial K-pop relationships - The Korea Times Opinion Karina and capitalism of parasocial K-pop relationships Listen Listen Text Size Print By David A. Tizzard Published Mar 14, 2024 6:24 pm KST Updated Mar 14, 2024 6:24 pm KST Courtesy of Redd F David A. Tizzard "Do you think BTS will get back together?" I innocently asked one of my students this week after she introduced herself as a fan of the group. Her reaction was something else. She went quiet, looked down, and then burst into tears. But this wasn't a quiet sob. And there was nothing performative about her be

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