I am happy to share that our article for the ACM XRDS Magazine is now available.

“You’re my best friend.”: finding community online in BTS’s fandom, ARMY

The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unexpected isolation for many, as well as a time fraught with uncertainty. In this article, we explore how many turned to playful online communities across a number of social media platforms as a place of connection and support.

You can find more information about my research with ARMY: https://kateringland.com/btsarmy/