Accent Types in K-pop

The research examines how fans perceive different English accent types used by K-pop idols, particularly those from "inner circle" countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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About This Research

This research examines how K-pop fans perceive and evaluate the English accents of K-pop idols, particularly those from "inner circle" countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

The study found that fans overwhelmingly express positive sentiment toward idols' English accents, often focusing on how "native-like" they sound and associating certain accent features with positive social characteristics like being "cool," "sexy," or "elegant."

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