Enjoying @DrEppsrobertson's presentation - " @BTS_twt and ARMY: A Synergistic Experience in Transcultural Fandom" 💜
"How do seven artists from South Korea become a common point that brings together people from across the world?"
“For me, [the way @BTS_twt and ARMY connect] means there’s much to learn and discover,” says @DrEppsrobertson
Dr. Epps-Robertson offers three central questions: Who makes up the ARMY community? What kinds of messages are being shared by @BTS_twt and how does ARMY respond? What might the North American ARMY experience show us about the possibilities for cultural exchange and education?
Ooh. We love an infograph! Dr. Epps-Robertson provides a general orientation to @BTS_twt, including their history, achievements, and cultural impacts. "ARMY has been present and growing since BTS's debut."
Just shared a clip from ARMY interviews from BTS's first US Stadium concert. Share your own ARMY story with the tag #MyARMYStory. How did you come to find @BTS_twt and what does this fan community mean to you?
Speaking about ARMY philanthropy! @OIAAOfficial is part of the cultural education of the ARMY fan community, providing opportunities for ARMY to learn about efforts and issues worldwide. "The organizing of fundraising of ARMY is truly impressive"
Dr. Epps-Robertson describes @OneInAnARMY as creating the invitation for response while acknowledging that individuals are a part of the collective community, taking the invitation differently.
Another resource to check out: https://rhizomeconnect.com/expo-hall/giving-back/
Literacy & Multiplicity of Voices. There are several ARMY publication outlets committed to talk about issues related to @BTS_twt AND issues tangentially related. @TheR3Journal @BorasaekVision @ARMYMAGofficial @revolt_twt @dreamglowmag are a few mentioned. 😍
You can follow @TheR3Journal.
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