GOT7’s ‘MAD’ Album Dominates Worldwide iTunes Charts, Signaling Global Fanbase Growth
Seoul, South Korea – September 30, 2015 – K-pop sensation GOT7 has once again demonstrated its burgeoning global appeal with the latest album, MAD, achieving a commanding presence atop the worldwide iTunes album charts. The release, which marks a…
The Struggles and Resilience of the International K-pop Fanbase: A Socio-Cultural Analysis of the Global Hallyu Phenomenon
The global expansion of South Korean popular music, widely known as K-pop, has transformed from a regional interest into a multi-billion-dollar international industry. At the heart of this movement is the "i-fan," or international fan—a…