Netizens post photographic “proof” of fan demographics.
The girl group LE SSERAFIM has become a topic of intrigue on South Korean social media platforms.
Several photos from a recent LE SSERAFIM concert surfaced online on May 15th, showing a noticeable number of attendees who were middle-aged men, commonly referred to as Ahjussis.
According to the original poster, this demographic appeared to dominate numerous fan-taken images of the concert crowd.
This observation has found agreement among the online community, with some even citing the group’s concert ticket sales as evidence.
- “They have a lot of male fans, for sure. Usually, for a girl group with a girl crush concept, you’d expect female fans to be more attracted. But Bang Si Hyuk’s concepts, the ambiguously-sloppy for-ahjussi-by-ahjussi vibes, seem to attract old men just like him.”
- “It looks like Bang’s vibe is right up the alley for old men.”
- “I can smell the picture just by looking at it… If I were a female idol, I would hate it so much. Sakura came to Korea to avoid the old men demographic, but they followed her without taking the hint.”
- “If you look at the demographic for ticket sales, 70% was purchased by men. Men in their 30-40s make up the 70%.”
- “I mean, I can see why the men are obsessed.”
Recent demographic data from LE SSERAFIM’s 2024 FEARADA S/S Fan Meeting supports the online commentary, showing a significant skew towards male ticket purchasers (67%) over females (33%), and pointing out that a substantial 22.3% of ticket buyers were men in their 30s, along with 12.6% in their 40s. Further reading on this topic is available here.
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FAQ Section
- What is the main demographic for LE SSERAFIM’s concerts?
- The main demographic, according to recent data and observation, leans heavily towards men, particularly those in their 30s and 40s.
- Has this demographic shift been confirmed by any data?
- Yes, ticket sales data for the 2024 LE SSERAFIM FEARADA S/S Fan Meeting showed that 67% of ticket buyers were male, with significant percentages in the 30s and 40s age groups.
- How have netizens reacted to the presence of the “Ahjussi” demographic at LE SSERAFIM’s concerts?
- Netizens have expressed surprise and have commented on the group’s perceived appeal to an older male audience, with some comparing it to the producer Bang Si Hyuk’s own image.
Conclusion
The demographic makeup of the audience at LE SSERAFIM’s recent concert has sparked online discussion, pointing to a notable presence of middle-aged men among its fanbase. This unusual trend in fan demographics for a girl group with a girl crush concept has caught the attention of netizens and aligns with ticket sales data. The conversation continues to unfold as observers analyze and discuss the implications of this shift within the fandom.