The BTS comeback album is almost here – and you best believe I’m slipping back into my K-pop obsessive era
I used to be embarrassed by my teenage fandom of the Korean boyband. Now I look back at that version of myself with so much softness
TL;DR
- The author discusses the shame associated with teenage girl obsessions, using their past fandom of BTS as an example.
- Fandom provided solace, connection, and a healthy distraction during a lonely period after moving for university.
- The author contrasts the private nature of girls' fandoms with the more open displays by boys, questioning the differing social standards.
- Fandoms can encourage creativity through fan art, fan fiction, and other fan-made content.
- The author looks back on their past obsession with fondness and expects to re-engage with BTS fandom for the upcoming comeback.