A love letter to K-pop in Atlanta

Courtesy of Republic Records

I’m walking via Centennial Olympic Park on a cozy springtime day, shaking a plant top for the very first time– at age 42. It’s black with words lunatic inscribed in slim, neon pink font style. As I absorb the sunlight, I pass lots of others in the exact same t-shirt. The K-pop team Stray Kids is in community for their “Maniac” globe scenic tour, and Atlanta is overwhelmed by Remains– the main name for Stray Kids followers like me.

You can find us Remains a mile away, clothed in clothing motivated by the team’s video and efficiency equipment. Some wear neon environment-friendly and black plastic, others pink and white cotton over shredded jeans. Plush pet keychains hang from clear bags, and lots of concertgoers grip light sticks to pulse throughout the program. I’m putting on glossy gold shorts under my sexy top. Twice, individuals quit me on the road to inquire about the countless individuals, clothed …