Independent iconIndependentOct 11, 2026

The dark side of K-pop’s global success: How bullying and death threats gripped fandoms

Shahana Yasmin peeks inside the increasingly aggressive battles within K-pop fan communities and what happens when defending your favourite idol means attacking someone else

The dark side of K-pop’s global success: How bullying and death threats gripped fandoms

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