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Fan Engagement Models in Korean Entertainment Platforms
This paper compares HYBE’s Weverse and SM Entertainment’s Bubble, two leading K-pop fan platforms that monetize parasocial relationships differently. Weverse offers a large community-based experience with free and paid content, while Bubble provides exclusive, pay-per-artist messaging. Both exploit fans’ emotional investment to generate revenue but raise ethical concerns over privacy, commodification, and accessibility in digital fandom.
Mia Pierre
1 day ago12 min read
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