The Global Expansion of K-pop and the Socio-Cultural Challenges of the International Fan Diaspora
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The Global Expansion of K-pop and the Socio-Cultural Challenges of the International Fan Diaspora

The rise of the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, has transformed the South Korean music industry from a localized cultural product into a multi-billion-dollar global phenomenon. Central to this expansion is the international fan diaspora—a vast, decentralized community of consumers who reside outside the Korean peninsula. While digital platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse have bridged ... Read more
March 27, 2026