K-pop Fans Gather in Rio de Janeiro for Stray Kids Rock in Rio Performance
2 sources · Brazil
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- Folha de S.Paulo
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Stray Kids is set to perform as a headliner at Rock in Rio on Friday, September 11, marking the first day dedicated to South Korean pop at the festival. In anticipation of the show, fans crowded a temporary official pop-up store located at Shopping Metropolitano Barra, which is situated approximately 2 kilometers from the Olympic Park. The store offered around 70 different products, including SKZOO animal characters representing the eight members, with prices ranging from R$ 25 for a metal brooch to R$ 750 for a stylized racing jacket. Many items, including t-shirts and baseball shirts, were reported as sold out by Thursday. One of the most sought-after items was the official lightstick, a decorated light wand priced at R$ 599 at the pop-up store. Beyond official merchandise, fans at the festival engaged in the exchange of photocards and homemade freebies, such as stickers and candy, to build community while waiting in line. Other K-pop acts scheduled for Friday include the group Nexz and solo artist Hwasa. The event will be broadcast live via Multishow, Canal Bis, and Globoplay.
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- The reporting emphasized the fan culture and social rituals, such as the exchange of freebies and the emotional devotion of the fandom.
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- The reporting focused on the commercial aspect of the event, detailing specific product prices and the logistics of the official pop-up store.
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