The Dark Side of K-Pop Fandom

Guest: Sharon Kong-Perring PhD candidate in cultural media studiesDoes K-Pop fandom exhibit signs of psychopathy? What makes fans defend idols accused of heinous acts? When does fandom go from adoration to creepy?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram