Legions of K-pop fans and TikTok users are taking credit for upending Donald Trump's weekend rally after block-reserving tickets with no intention to attend an
Prior to the event in Tulsa, Oklahoma -- hyped as a major relaunch ahead of the November election -- Trump's campaign chairman tweeted that more than a million tickets had been requested. But according to the local fire department, just 6,200 people attended.
Though ascertaining the viral campaign's concrete impact on the rally's attendance is near impossible, the action spotlighted K-pop's tradition as a politically engaged fandom. K-pop superstars, known as idols, are expected to be role models, Saeji explained, and often inspire ardent fandoms. Though adorers would often send gifts to their favorite performers, many stars ask support be sent to charities instead.
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