HALLYU ‘The Korean Wave’: A Fan’s Obsession

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 07:15 am to 11:15 am UTC+13:00

Women's Network Whanganui | Wanganui

Jacqueline Brand-Holt
Publisher/HostJacqueline Brand-Holt
HALLYU \u2018The Korean Wave\u2019: A Fan\u2019s Obsession
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Event Cover Image credit K-Pop Demon Hunters 2025 Korean Animation Phenomenon.
5:30pm | HALLYU ‘THE KOREAN WAVE’: A FAN’S OBSESSION | $10. Women’s Network, 75
St Hill Street. RSVP to [email protected]
‘Stressed, blessed and K-pop obsessed’ with a pinch of K-drama. Head down the rabbit hole of idol bias with a deep dive into formidable female protagonists.
From bias wreckers to binge worthy K dramas, this season dives headfirst into the emotional, cultural and feminist pull of Hallyu fandom.
Follow the rabbit hole of idol devotion, online communities and powerful storytelling.
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Special focus on BTS Bantan Sonyeondan, Aotearoa’s Fandom and Global ARMY.
With a pinch of K-drama highlighting a few formidable female protagonists redefining love ambition resilience in narratives and streaming series.
💥What we’ll explore:
Why parasocial fandom feels so personal.
Idol culture, bias and emotional connection.
K drama female leads.
How fans build identity and belonging.
Whether you’re K-curious or fully converted this night is for you.
Part of La Fiesta
Limited seats RSVP essential
[email protected]
$10 at the door
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Women's Network Whanganui, Ladies' Rest Building, 75 St Hill Street, PO Box 568, Wanganui, New Zealand

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