#201: K-popular
South Korean girl group Blackpink recently made history by becoming the first Asian act to headline Coachella, performing in front of over 125,000 people (and millions more tuning in via live stream). This isn’t the first “Korean Wave” (or Hallyu) to reach foreign shores; before Blackpink and BTS there was PSY with “Gangnam Style” and groups like BIGBANG and SHINee, to name just a few. Now we’re on to a 4th generation of idols taking over social media with dance challenges and catchy tunes.
K-pop is a fascinating universe with some of the most dedicated (and at times overbearing) fans in the world. Like all things, it comes with the good and the bad. Behind the uplifting messages, the discipline, and the talent also lies a high-pressure industry, one which has sparked debates about artist exploitation and the price people are willing to pay for fame. This week's prompts are inspired by K-pop, its fans, and the dizzying highs and lows of megastardom.
This week's prompts
Write a story from the point of view of a “sasaeng” (an obsessive fan).
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34 stories
Stories
“When the cheering dies down” by Sally Atl
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“Coming to Peace” by Karen Derenbecker
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“A K-POP EARWORM” by Valerie Shand
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“Time Reversal Symmetry” by Hayley Chau
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“Solo con Tutti” by Meg Taylor
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$250
Prize money
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Contest entries
94
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 09, 2023 EST
Won by Chris Miller 🏆
Title: The Bequest
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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