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Football Fans vs K-Pop Fans: Two Strongest Races on Social Media, Feuding Yet Often United?

Football Fans vs K-Pop Fans: Two Strongest Races on Social Media, Feuding Yet Often United?

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Football Fans vs K-Pop Fans: Two Strongest Races on Social Media, Feuding Yet Often United?

If on the streets, mothers riding motorcycles are often dubbed the 'strongest race', then in the online world, this title rightly belongs to two major factions: football fans and K-Pop fans. Both not only dominate the timeline but can also make topics trend in a matter of minutes.

On Twitter (X), TikTok, Instagram, and even YouTube comment sections, their interactions can become a battlefield or even a peaceful zone filled with love for national teams. Let's delve a bit into the love-hate relationship between K-Pop fans and football fans!

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From the football side, local fandoms like Persija Jakarta have more than 4 million followers on Instagram, while Arema FC reaches 1.8 million. Content about transfers, match results, or just training videos can immediately attract thousands of comments.

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In the realm of K-Pop, fandoms are even more global and sprawling. BLACKPINK's YouTube channel has surpassed 96.6 million subscribers, while BTS through BANGTANTV has more than 80 million. This fact shows that both communities are not only large but also active and militant in supporting their idols.

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Although living in different universes, football fans and K-Pop fans often intersect on social media. One of the most sensational examples occurred during BLACKPINK's concert at GBK Stadium in March 2023. After the concert ended, the condition of the field's grass was reported to be severely damaged, sparking anger among football fans who felt the stadium should be preserved for matches. Jokes like 'Is GBK now just a place for concerts?' went viral, and the debate heated up between the two camps.

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Interestingly, amidst the mutual jabs, football fans and K-Pop fans often find ways to unite. When the Indonesian national team plays, many K-Popers also express their support through fan projects or join in on the Garuda hashtag trending on timelines.

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Even when K-Pop idols wear jerseys of famous local football clubs, these two fandoms can agree on one thing: proud and excited together.

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The love-hate relationship between football fans and K-Pop fans in Indonesia may never fade. They can argue about stadiums, national anthems, and trending topics.

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But in certain moments, they can actually strengthen each other and create a larger impact. In this harsh digital world, these two "races" are not only strong but also dominant, noisy, and (sometimes) heartwarming.