BTS' global fan base of millions of loyal followers is powerful enough to create major waves. They've bought billboards, raised money for good causes, and helped the South Korean group smash music industry records. But why are they so dedicated?
When the latest album from the South Korean boy band came out in April, she bought the CD, even though she doesn't own a CD player. When the seven-member group went to the United States in May, she went to all six of their concerts. And when BTS' single"A Brand New Day" came out in June, she streamed it constantly for a full day. Quinde, a 24-year-old graphic design student from New York City, is one of a legion of fans who spend plenty of time and money to support their idols.
BTS fan Erika Overton, a Brooklyn native in her late 30s, was"entranced by the power of fandom," and wondered if it could be redirected towards something more substantial than YouTube hits or a New York billboard.In March last year, she co-founded One in an Army, a Twitter-based group that encourages donations from BTS fans to spend on charity projects. Members are based in the US, Canada, Sweden, Malaysia and China. There's even one member in Saudi Arabia, Overton said.
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