But the light sticks and K-pop have lowered the barrier ... Kim Da-in, a 19-year-old fan of virtual idol group Plave, said the impeachment protests are uniting all K-pop fandoms.

The virtual YouTubers are gaining worldwide fans, with sold-out concerts and a predicted US$4 billion market by 2030.

Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their ...

The light stick, a staple for any K-pop concert experience ... Taemin is often called the "Idol's Idol" for his influence on many younger idols. His journey as a solo artist began in 2014 with ...

Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" ...