idols

He’s an actor who seems to specialize in exposing the underbelly of idols, be they the wealthy brats of “Saltburn” or the King himself in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla.”

The 74-year-old superstar is a phenomenon - worshipped in temples built for him, his image carried on airplanes during film promotions, and adored in distant Japan with the passion usually reserved for local idols.

The fans, who met on X, are an example of how K-pop and its fandom — particularly overseas fans who can’t travel to see their idols live — leans heavily on the internet.

The stadium was awash in pink as fans went all-out for their idols.

In the world of K-pop, seeing idols making mistakes, being overcome with emotion, or joking around with each other is part of the fan service that strengthens the parasocial relationship.