goaty 599 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 are you more likely to stan a popular group because of their popularity? there are many advantages to this; especially being able to be involved in a better community. but what do you think? is it right to stan a group for their popularity or are you more interested in a group's talent regardless of how well known they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kxjay_ 718 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i stan the groups i like it just so happens that they're popular, i cant help it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeystan 10,291 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I stan Stellar as well as f(x) and BP Rania for the music. f(x) more than the others though cause they have Amber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose. 4,207 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 No, but if they eventually become one, I won't be one of those "i've been with them when they were still nugu selling 100 copies" and start fan wars within the group. Stan Keyakizaka46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonumon 2,370 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I stan groups because I like their music and just them as a group,popularity isn't a factor at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu Mizuho 76 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I only stan one group (in K-pop), but not because they're popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakedOrbit 789 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i stan talent regardless of popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multifandom_af 3,086 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 If they are completely unknown or if they only have one or two songs, usually I wouldn't stan/heavily follow them. When a group isn't known, it's harder to be a fan of them in my opinion. They don't go on many variety shows, if at all. And if they do, there aren't enough fans that will be willing to sub/watch subbed content. While if a group is at least relatively known, you can find stuff subbed, they go on shows every once in a while, and there's a fanbase waiting to invite you. I don't think it's right to stan a group just because they're extremely popular though. You should like a group for the members, music, etc... not just because because they're popular. But I think the popularity of a group will somewhat affect me following them and their activities. EDIT: So basically I'm saying if they have 1-2 songs then I'll probably not follow them but once their discography becomes more broad then there's maybe a chance if I like the members/music etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platty 4,891 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I stan groups based on personal taste in music and personality. I cannot for the life of me just stan someone bc of their talent. What if i don't like their music? My taste in group varies out but most of them are either popular or well known so yeah ig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeystan 10,291 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i stan talent regardless of popularity. you stan Luna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plutto 9,419 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Actually, no BTS is the first popular artist/group I've ever stanned, even when counting non-korean artists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaty 599 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 love the discussion but you guys failed to answer the question. :( it's not do you stan a popular group, it's are you more likely to stan a popular group i end up stanning more groups that aren't from the big 3 by coincidence. i just prefer the way smaller companies promote them (especially loona) but some groups just happen to get popular like bts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakedOrbit 789 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 you stan Luna? who doesn't?! she's my bias in f(x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feel it yum 2,630 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 More likely to stan a group with some popularity or with 1 established senior for new groups. Easier to find translations, subtitles and materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Shikkie �� 3,062 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 no :( two of the groups I stanned have disbanded due to nugudom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebells and Snowdrops 3,566 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I usually Stan groups that are pretty popular, but not "hyper-popular" (meaning groups like Exo, BTS or twice, with giga-enormously big fandoms). And the groups that I Stan are usually a little bit older (the youngest group that I really stan is from 2012) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineMuses 6,687 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I only stan group if I like their music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeystan 10,291 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 who doesn't?! she's my bias in f(x) yaaaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caiii 1,420 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yes. If I find two groups I like, one nugu and the other is not, i'll just fix my attention on the popular one. Easier to find subs and translations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strong_oppa 59 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i can see the appeal of wanting to stan a group that is popular because the fandom is very active but no matter how much i try, personally, i only stan who i actually like, regardless of popularity. the advantage is an active community, the disadvantage is that you might as well be fake stanning. you need to genuinely love a group in order to waste your time keeping updated on what they do and maybe even spending money and time on supporting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!SpammeR! 7,791 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i stan a group when i like their releases concept and members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyCane23049 44,319 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 nope I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oreoriginal. 26 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I stan those I like, although a certain amount of popularity does come in handy because of the heightened amount of online exposure and (most of the time) shows and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgottenly 1,881 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 When I first got into kpop I was because those were the only groups I knew of and could find out about easily, but now that I've been following kpop for a while I tend to follow a lot of lesser known/rookie groups because I can find people who are exactly my style. ... Stan talent, stan A.C.E~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knick knack 9,413 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 No, I don't stan based on popularity but it is a factor in how into them I get because more popularity = more active fandom and the group getting more appearances on things such as variety shows which helps increase/keep my interest since there's more going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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