Some fans even purchase over 100 copies of the same album to collect every photo card produced for that release, humorously calling this practice 'collecting Dragon Balls,' referencing the Japanese manga where collecting all seven Dragon Balls summons a dragon capable of granting any wish.
"At the K-pop-themed cafe event, I was surprised to see a mixed crowd, including other Black girls, and felt a sense of belonging I hadn’t anticipated. Everyone was friendly, and we quickly bonded over our shared interest."
This is a huge moment of celebration for K-pop and the label. Haechan said, 'I'm enthusiastic about this whole experience because it is special to celebrate the 30-year anniversary with all my fellow artists and staff that I look up to.'
The Rose: Come Back to Me documents the journey of the Rose, from their beginnings as an indie band, busking on the street, to their appearances at global music festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.