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IFANS: Mapping K-pop’s International Fandom is an scholarly research project that examines global fan attitudes and activities through surveys, collection of information on online communities and analysis of websites.  Crystal S. Anderson, PhD (Elon University) is the Principal Investigator of the studies and Designer and Curator of the iFans project site.

Case Studies*

iFans Case Studies Survey captures fan attitudes about the following 12 K-pop groups that have global, active fanbases: 2NE1, AziatixBigBangEpik Highf(x)MBLAQSHINeeSNSDSS501ShinhwaSuper Junior and TVXQ.  If you are a fan of more than one of these groups, you should take this survey.

iFans Individual Case Study captures more in-depth information on fan attitudes about each  group.  Click on one of the following to answer additional questions about your favorite group!

 

Case Studies Exhibit provides digital tours and analysis of selected fansites that support 12 K-pop groups.

Fandom Directory

This resource organizes online K-pop fan communities, including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and other fansites. You can look up information two ways:

Watch the progress of the project on the Omeka site, IFANS: Mapping K-pop’s International Fandom.

*This human subject research has been reviewed by the Institutional Review Board at Elon University. Click here for study documentation.

Don’t have time to scroll through the survey results? Here are the results for our favorite question: What are your favorite Kpop groups?

18 and over (Top 9)

16 and over (Top 9)


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BASICS

FANFACTS

VIDEOS

DISCOGRAPHY: KOREAN RELEASES

DISCOGRAPHY: JAPANESE RELEASES


BASICS

L to R: Mir, G.O., Lee Joon, Cheon Dung, Seung Ho; Credit: m-blaq.com

Name MBLAQ (pronounced “Em-Black”)
Meaning of Name Music Boys Living in Absolute Quality
Members Yang Seungho (Seung Ho, Leader)

Jung Byung Hee (G.O.)

Lee Chang Sun (Lee Joon)

Park Sang Hyun (Cheon Dung, ‘Thunder’)

Bang Cheol Yong (Mir, maknae)

Debut October 9, 2009
Status Active
Label J. Tune Entertainment/JYP Entertainment (2009-present)
Fan Name A+
Origin of Fan Name All members have bloodtype A, and A+ means “Absolute Quality”
Fan Club Website(s) http://www.absolutemblaq.net/blog/
Related Websites http://m-blaq.com/ (MBLAQ’s official site, Korean/English)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MBLAQ/158019817763?sk=wall

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FAN FACTS

(Coming Soon!)
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VIDEOS

Mona Lisa


Your Luv


Stay


Cry


Y


G.O.O.D. Luv


Oh Yeah

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DISCOGRAPHY: KOREAN RELEASES

Mona Lisa
Released: July 12, 2011
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
1. Ojos Fríos (Bandoneon by Go Sang Ji 고상지)
2.모나리자 (Mona Lisa) – Title Track
3. 모르겠어요 (I Don’t Know)
4. 알면서 그래 (I Think You Know)
5.ONE
6. 말하지 말걸… (I Shouldn’t Say…)
BLAQ Style Repackaged
Released: June 27, 2008
1. Sad Memories (Intro)
2. 다시 (Again)
3. 돌아올 수 없는 (Can’t Come Back)
4. You
5.Stay
6. Cry
7. 그대여 (Darling)
8. 버린다 (Throw Away)
9. (Rust)
10. Tonight
11. 이러지 않았으면해 (Wish You Hadn’t)
12. You’re My +
13. Rolling U
14. Oh Yeah – C-Luv & Blue Magic Remix
15. Y – JR GROOVE Remix
16. Different Beginning (Outro)
BLAQ Style
Released: January 9, 2011
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
1. Sad Memories (Intro)
2. Stay
3. Cry
4. 그대여 (Darling)
5. 버린다 (Throw Away)
6. 녹 (Rust)
7. Tonight
8. 이러지 않았으면해 (Wish You Hadn’t)
9. You’re My +
10. Rolling U
11. Oh Yeah – C-Luv & Blue Magic Remix
12. Y – JR GROOVE Remix
13. Different Beginning (Outro)
  ChapStick
Released: November 3, 2010
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
1. If Love Goes, Part 1 – with Yang Ji Won
2. If Love Goes, Part 2 – with Yang Ji Won
3. Love Me Boy (feat. K-Jun [케이준])
  Y
Released: May 17, 2010
Label: J. Tune Entertainment
1. 4 Ya’ Stereo (feat. C-Luv)
2. Y
3. One Better Day
4. What U Want
5. Last Luv
6. Y – Instrumental Ver.
7. One Better Day – Instrumental Ver.
  The Artist
Released: February 25, 2010
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
1. 그대 내 맘에 들어오면은 (feat. C-Luv)
2. If You Come Into My Heart
  Just BLAQ
Released: October 14, 2009
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
1. Oh Yeah
2. G.O.O.D. Luv
3. My Dream

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DISCOGRAPHY: JAPANESE RELEASES

Your Luv
Released: May 4, 2011
Label: Sony Records
1. Your Luv
2. Into the Light
3. ダイジョウブ (Daijoubu/Never mind)
4. Your Luv – Less Vocal Mix

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About

We Do Hallyu!

KPK: Kpop Kollective is an academic research initiative that makes information and analysis of Hallyu (Korean Wave) popular culture accessible to everyone.

Crystal S. Anderson, PhD
Editor-in-Chief

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