When one thinks of the word ‘fandom’, being a medium for social justice is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. Particularly, the reputation of K-pop fans from an outsider’s perspective has been quite controversial. ARMY, the term for BTS’s fan base, has been carelessly labeled several times, particularly in the West, as “12-year-old girls who have too much time on their hands”. Of course, the labels vary, but the meaning is clear- K-pop fandoms are being belittled, underestimated, and misunderstood.