fan culture
Has K-Pop Fan Fiction Crossed a Line?
For some, fan fiction is all about creative self-expression, but whenever real people are involved, it demands discussions on sexual violence and consent.
Some BTS Fans Thought a Member Was ‘Excluded’ in Latest Song, so They Hired a Truck to Protest
The truck had a large flat-screen that flashed photos of group member Jin, along with his accomplishments and a call to "give him opportunities to utilize his talents properly."
Hate K-Pop? I Did Too… Until I Turned Into a Super Fan.
It was a rude awakening to find that I was missing out on an entirely different pop culture universe.
Faces at the Front: Meeting Mega-Fans at a Tyler, the Creator Gig
Introducing our new series 'Faces at the Front', where we chat with the mega-fans who queue for hours to get on the barrier. This time: IGOR.
Women of Warhammer Show Us Their Finest Work
We spoke to female fans about their passion for the game, and whether its male-dominated landscape is changing.
Dave’s Chart-Topping Success Opens a New Chapter for His Fans
We spoke to some of the south London rapper's fans, about his number 1 debut album 'Psychodrama' and its wider significance.
'Dragon Ball Z' Superfans Tell Us Why the Franchise Is Still So Popular
"'Dragon Ball' is the Iron Maiden of anime."
How Much Influence an Artist's Politics Really Have on Their Fans
Taylor Swift, Stormzy, and Kanye West fans on what it's like when your favourite musician takes a political stand – and what it means for you.
BTS’ Live Show Is a Glowing, Self-Affirming Safe Haven
For fans of the Korean boyband, like myself, their "love yourself" mantra swells in size in a live setting like London's O2 Arena.
What It Really Means to Separate the Art from the Artist
We spoke to Kanye, Brand New, R Kelly and Morrissey fans about that feeling when your fave becomes problematic.
'Rick and Morty' Incest Porn Is Tearing the Show's Fans Apart
RickMorty shippers are testing the boundaries of the First Amendment.
When Hardcore Pop Fans Turn Their Back on the Fandom Forever
Jealousy, disillusionment and anxiety can cause even the most dedicated fans to reevaluate how they spend their time, and who they spend it with.