From Indonesian disasters to Black Lives Matter, is K-pop fandom a new global force for change?

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    ABC News website feature about K-pop fans fundraising for disaster relief

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    K-pop, popular culture, social media, social change

    Period13 Feb 2021

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    • TitleFrom Indonesian disasters to Black Lives Matter, is K-pop fandom a new global force for change?
      Media name/outletABC News
      Duration/Length/Size1500 words
      Country/TerritoryAustralia
      Date13/02/21
      DescriptionA millions-strong coalition of young people worldwide united by their love for K-pop stars — also known as idols — are increasingly participating in political and social activism across the globe.
      Producer/AuthorMax Walden and Natasya Salim
      URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-13/is-k-pop-fandom-a-new-global-force-for-change/13100030
      PersonsSarah Keith