Tag Archives: BTS

Link Lineup – October 2020

Posted on October 6, 2020 by

Hey friends and assorted nerds, I come bearing some links to things that have held my attention since last time we did this! Go read, watch, or listen to them right away! John Boyega: ‘I’m the only cast member whose … Continue reading →

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[Video] Stitch Celebrates 7 Years of Bangtan

Posted on June 13, 2020 by

Celebratory fandom for y’all! Here’s to seven more years with BTS! I wasn’t there for the beginning, but I do hope to be here until the end!

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Stitch Reviews D-2

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

Spotify/Buzzsprout This is a bonus episode because I am nothing if not extremely extra and I had thoughts about Yoongi’s second outing as Agust D. (90% Positive, I promise.) Have you listened to Episode 3 – Stitch Talks Map of … Continue reading →

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“But Namjoon,” Nothing – Antiblackness in the K-pop Industry and its Fandom Spaces

Posted on April 27, 2020 by

Have you checked out the rest of the works in this year-long project yet? The first time I think I saw a “But Namjoon” in the wild was almost a year ago when Stray Kids’ Bang Chan came under fire … Continue reading →

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Authenticity Essay #4: Gatekeepers and Idol Rappers

Posted on April 15, 2020 by

Back when BTS was a baby group, they were subject to what seems (to me, as a fan coming later on to the group) like a really disproportionate amount of criticism. One theme that got the group loads of criticism? … Continue reading →

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What Fandom Racism Looks Like: Migratory Slash Fandom’s Focus

Posted on March 28, 2020 by

Note: The section on RPF and whtiewashing deals pretty plainly with real person fan fiction – where a real celebrity is treated like a character in fan works – but from the POV of “stop whitewashing them” rather than a … Continue reading →

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Stitch Talks Ish: Episode 3 – Stitch Talks Map of the Soul: 7

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

ON BUZZSPROUT Episode Notes Last episode, I talked about the wy white women in the Rey/Kylo fandom were going all out to portray John Boyega as a misogynistic monster for an Instagram comment milder (and far less misogynistic) than their … Continue reading →

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[Video] Appropriation, Appreciation, and Good Ole Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Video Description: One of the recurring comments when K-pop fans talk about cultural appropriation as performed by idols is “so and so isn’t appropriating culture, they’re APPRECIATING it”. The idea that appreciation renders conversations about cultural appropriation null and void … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] A Bitter (Sweet) Summer Package Unboxing

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

I promised y’all a bitter unboxing and that’s… Mostly what you’re getting. One thing I and other Black K-pop fans – especially those a bit further along on our own journeys to unlearn internalized antiblackness – have come up against … Continue reading →

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Stitch Likes Stuff – Stitch’s Favorite BTS’ Songs

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

Anyway! Here’s a list of my most favorite BTS songs! I’m glad I can share this sort of purely celebratory
experience with you nerds! Continue reading →

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