Eunice Kim, a 57-year-old homemaker in Mission Viejo, has spent $800 buying Lim Young Woong’s albums. With other members of a fan club, she has spent six straight hours discussing her favorite singer ...

Claudia Petzova’s interest in Korea began when she first watched a performance by K-pop boy band Big Bang at her cousin’s recommendation. She recalls falling in love with their singing and stage ...