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Looking for a way to include the Christmas story in your Christmas celebration? Try this creative craft idea
In the chaos of getting everyone ready for church, opening gifts, preparing meals, and cleaning up the aftermath, it can be challenging to find a moment on Christmas (apart from during the church service itself) to reflect on the true … Continue reading
Fans, performers, and appropriate social media use: a response to the events surrounding BTS’s New York City concert
Some fans seem to think that their social media interactions with performers occur inside a vacuum and there are no real-life repercussions to what they post about a performer. As the events surrounding BTS’s recent concert in New York City … Continue reading
Six straightforward steps for surviving a K-pop performer’s mandatory military service
It’s something every fan of Korean pop music will have to deal with at least once in their life: the mandatory military service of a favorite performer. South Korea requires that all Korean-born men serve in the military full-time for … Continue reading
How to cope with the departure of a group member
It’s an unfortunate reality of the music industry that members sometimes leave their groups. The member’s departure often sends a shockwave through the fandom, leaving fans confused, hurt, upset, and uncertain where to go from here. So what’s a fan … Continue reading
Has a performer inspired you to make a change in your life? A few points to keep in mind.
Due to their talent, personalities, physical attractiveness, and high public profile, performers often become role models to their fans, inspiring them to make changes in their lives.
What can you do when your favorite performer doesn’t notice you?
For a dedicated fan, there is no greater thrill than being noticed by their favorite performer. This may take the form of interaction during a concert or other event, an exchange during the audience-participation segment of an interview, or a … Continue reading
Dealing with disappointment as a performer and a fan
Disappointment is an unfortunate reality in the entertainment industry for performers and fans alike. For performers, this may take the form of being passed over for a work opportunity they really wanted or being denied an award that they deserved. … Continue reading
How to pray for and encourage performers through social media
You’ve decided to take the Prayers for Oppa Performer Prayer Challenge and pray for a performer and encourage them through social media. But how exactly do you do this? Chances are you don’t know the performer personally, so how can you … Continue reading