‘The Fans are Really, Really Kind’: How BTS Fandoms Provide a Layer of Safety for Stans Making Friends Online
January 26, 2022
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You never walk alone when you’re an ARMY. ???????? Navigating the internet means potentially encountering any number of hazards online. But the BTS fandom provides a protective cushion for stans who are seeking community for their interests beyond the seven-member boy band. #TheGreenLineTO reporter Kayla Zhu spoke with three ARMYs connected to Toronto who’ve made life-long friends after joining online communities under the BTS fandom umbrella. Are you an ARMY? Comment with your favourite BTS song and find a friend! ???? ????
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