I’m listening to music. K-Pop idol groups’ music is very popular these days and I’d need to know them if I want to talk to my Korean friends.Hai : Right. I also like Korean idol groups. When I came to Korea, I was amazed to find that people in the 10’s and 20’s are not the only ones that like these groups. It’s been a few years, but Wonder Girls’ ‘Nobody’ and ‘Tell Me’ were sung and danced by soldiers and other male fans, often putting the videos on the web.Rana : You’re right. Have you heard of ‘Samchon Fans’ or ‘Samchon Boodae?’Hai : It refers to male fans in the 30’s, right? There is also the ‘Nuna Boodae,’ which is a group of female fans who like male idol groups.Rana : Right. I thought these ‘Samchons’ were real uncles of girl group members. Isn’t it surprising that this genre of music is liked by everyone, not only teenagers?Hai : I heard that there is a phenomenon called ‘Lolita Complex,’ which stands for older male fans enjoying girl group music. Previously, these male fans couldn’t admit to their interest in this type of music. Soon, however, people felt free to express their opinion on idol groups. Don’t you think this shows how progressive Korean society has become?Rana : “Nuna Boodae” is a group of female fans that act like older sisters or mothers to these male idol group stars like 2PM, also known as ‘Jimsengdol’ or ‘Mohmjjang’ idols. These fans know exactly how to act to benefit their favorite stars. They know to purchase individual songs rather than a whole album in order for artists to make more money. These fans are willing to buy their favorite stars things like electric pianos and motorcycles.Hai : Ah, if I knew that, I would’ve become an idol star, too.