The Onion asked K-pop’s biggest fans to explain their devotion, in their own words.
“I’m just trying to behave in accordance with demographic trends for my age, gender, and socioeconomic background.”
Marina Callahan, 20
“I met Jung Kook in the military. Good guy. I was happy to check out his stuff.”
Lee Young-woo, 24
“It’s a great way to connect with my Korean heritage while still annoying my parents.”
Laurel Kim, 12
“Please don’t tell my parole officer I’m at this show.”
Paul Harmon, 33
“The IP potential is something me and the other shareholders are really excited about.”
Jennifer Diaz, 39
“I view it as the only viable counter to China’s expanding soft power in the region.”
Jonathan Seacrest, 65
“Brittany Thatcher tore her ACL trying to dance like Momo for a TikTok, so I got to be head cheerleader.”
Olivia Newkirk, 17
“It was this or right-wing YouTubers.”
Ava Gill, 13
“It makes the hours spent locked in the dance studio go faster.”
Rosé, 28
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