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Thinking about how kpop idols engage with their fandom, & something I've not realized before when I was a casual kpop fan without being deeply into a fandom.

The parasocial relationship that kpop idols have with their fandoms is really foreign to me.

I assume it's not just Stray Kids, it seems like a regular & expected thing.

When they get asked about romantic stuff, they talk about their relationship with their fandom. It's the main source of inspiration, main motivation etc