▲This photo, provided by Mushroom, shows poster of forum. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' fans will hold an international forum to reflect on the meaning and influence of fandom.

According to the cultural marketing group Mushroom on Tuesday, the 2022 Mushroom Insight Forum will be held at Spigen Hall in Seoul at 2 p.m. on Saturday

At the forum, "Team Army," a volunteer group voluntarily organized by Armys (BTS fans) for BTS' solo concert "Yet To Come in Busan" for held for the successful bid to host 2030 Busan World Expo, will share the situation at the time.

Jessica Dewhurst, the founder of the South African human rights protection group Justice Desk, along with other teenage female activists, will talk about how her identity and solidarity as an ARMY have had a positive impact on overcoming her trauma.

Taiwanese-American composer Henry Cheng will share the story of composing a tribute song "Sweet for Army" for fans of BTS.

Kim Young-mi, CEO of Mushroom, said, "Sharing stories on the meaning of fandom as a fan, instead of just looking as an observer, will help find better clues for the future of fandom.:

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Jiwon Woo.)

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