"Netizen"
A simple definition of the term would be a "citizen of the net." In K-pop there's netizens and there's K-netizens, the former being any international fan online and the latter being Korean fans online. While netizens show their support online through many different campaigns such as trending Twitter hashtags or rallying other fans to rack up views on groups' music videos, some also earn a bad reputation on different K-pop news outlets.
Netizens are notorious for commenting about or critiquing idols and can sometimes be toxic. They discuss topics such as idols' weight and appearances, talent, plastic surgery, dating rumors, or scandals, among others.
YOU ARE READING
Terms all K-Pop fans should know
RandomIf you are a new K-Pop fan, there is no doubt that some of you are confused about all this Korean terminology casually thrown around regarding your favorite stars. If you are a seasoned K-Pop fan, you probably already know most of these terms and t...
