What is K-POP fan fiction? | A compilation of 50 popular setting ideas by group

For those unsure how to start writing K-POP fanfiction or what popular settings are available, we've compiled a list of popular settings for each group, including BTS, EXO, SEVENTEEN, TXT, and more.

What is K-POP fan fiction? | A compilation of 50 popular setting ideas by group

What is K-POP fan fiction? A simple explanation of the basics.
List of popular genres for K-POP fan fiction
50 Popular Setting Ideas by Group
Where can I read K-POP fan fiction?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What genre is K-POP fan fiction? What kinds of settings are popular?

A. K-POP fan fiction refers to fan fiction (fan-made fiction in which the reader appears as the heroine) featuring K-POP idols such as BTS, EXO, and SEVENTEEN as the main characters. Popular settings unique to K-POP, such as the only female member, reverse harem, obsessive relationships, and wealthy families, can be found on platforms like FanPlus.

1. What is K-POP fan fiction? A simple explanation of the basics.

Dream novels are a genre of fan fiction in which the reader themselves appears as the protagonist (dream character). K-POP dream novels, in particular, refer to works that feature idol groups such as BTS, EXO, SEVENTEEN, TXT, RIIZE, and BOYNEXTDOOR.

In Korean, it's called "빙의글 (byeong-igul)" and is used with almost the same meaning as Japanese "dream novels." It features members of a group and unfolds a variety of stories, including romance, everyday life, and fantasy, with the reader acting as their avatar, the heroine.

2. List of popular genres for K-POP fan fiction

Genre	Features	Suitable people
The only red one (홍일점)	The setting is one female protagonist plus all the members.	I like everyone in the group.
Reverse harem (역하렘)	A romance surrounded by multiple men	People who like chaotic and lively content
attachment type (집착)	A romantic relationship with someone you have a strong attachment to.	People who like thrilling stories
doting type (익애)	A sweet story about the members who dote on the protagonist.	People who like sweet and romantic storylines
Zaibatsu (financial conglomerate)	The story features the son of a wealthy family.	People who like dramatic storylines
School-themed	A coming-of-age romance set in high school and college.	People who like coming-of-age stories
Childhood friend type	A story about how relationships that started in childhood change over time.	People who like gentle, pure love stories
Fantasy	Half-human, half-beast, reincarnation, time travel setting	People who like unusual settings
Reactions	A short story depicting how the members react to the situation.	For those who want to read it quickly
Contract Relationship	A relationship that begins with a contract transforms into true love.	People who like classic storylines

3. 50 Popular Setting Ideas by Group

BTS (Bangtan Boys)

news source	setting
1	Imprisoned by an obsessive member
2	She falls in love with a fellow detective she meets by chance.
3	Becoming BTS's exclusive manager
4	Reunited with a member who has lost their memory.
5	Debuted in the entertainment industry as a childhood friend of one of the members.
6	In a world of half-human, half-beast creatures, only the heroine is human.
7	Become popular with the sons of wealthy families.
8	I realized that the lyrics of the band members' songs were about their feelings for me.
9	She transfers to the trainee program as the only girl.
10	If you're pretending to be a couple, you'll really start to fall in love.

EXO

news source	setting
11	A supernatural romance with members who possess psychic powers.
12	I was an EXO fan, and now I'm one of the members' sisters.
13	I ended up in the same class as the other members at my new school.
14	She was chosen as the partner for a politically motivated marriage by a third-generation member of a wealthy conglomerate.
15	The female protagonist, who has become a nurse, reunites with her ex-boyfriend's group.
16	A reverse harem school story featuring all members of EXO.
17	Traveling back in time to meet past members
18	Room sharing with members at overseas study destination
19	Protect the member with amnesia
20	I realize that the members are "only kind to me."

SEVENTEEN

news source	setting
twenty one	The everyday life of the only woman surrounded by 13 people
twenty two	Hired as choreographer for SEVENTEEN
twenty three	I will be living in the same dormitory as the other members.
twenty four	Office romance × secret relationship
twenty five	A collection of episodes featuring different members from each unit.
26	Campus romance with a sports player member
27	A story about a member who says, "Look only at me."
28	Debuted in the entertainment industry as a junior member of the group.
29	My childhood friends suddenly started doting on me
30	I was a fan, but I was asked to play the role of one of the band members' girlfriends.

TXT (Tomorrow x Together)

news source	setting
31	She transfers to an arts high school as the only girl in the class.
32	Hired as the member's producer
33	A childhood friend confesses their feelings to me after 18 years.
34	A school romantic comedy with members of the volleyball club
35	With members of the same department at university and campus CC
36	A collection of short stories in the form of reaction videos featuring all members of TXT.
37	A fantasy romance set in a world of half-human, half-beast creatures.
38	Become the member's exclusive manager
39	Reincarnated and reunited with members from my previous life
40	A mystery romance of the "What is your true identity?" type.

RIIZE (Rise) / BOYNEXTDOOR (Boynext)

news source	setting
41	I met the members while working part-time at an aquarium.
42	A member of the conglomerate told me, "If you run away, we won't forgive you."
43	The cold members are kind only to me.
44	My feelings towards my childhood friends of 18 years have changed.
45	Office romance × the thrill of almost getting caught
46	Romance fantasy setting × mystery
47	I transfer to a class full of boys.
48	Starting a contractual relationship with a member
49	A buddy story set in a cyberpunk world.
50	I've started to see my junior members as men without even realizing it.

4. Where can I read K-POP fan fiction?

Don't read K-POP fanfiction. FanPlus I highly recommend this site. It features a large collection of fan fiction about major groups such as BTS, EXO, SEVENTEEN, TXT, and RIIZE, and it also supports automatic Japanese translation.

Read for free
You can narrow down your search by group, member, and genre.
They have a wide selection, from short stories to novels.
You can also write your own fan fiction using the posting function.

Once you're familiar with the terminology, you can narrow down your search to more specific works by using Korean tags such as "집착 BTS 연재중" (BTS appearing at home) or "홍일점 SEVENTEEN 완결" (SEVENTEEN complete at Hongil branch).

👉 Read K-POP fanfiction on FanPlus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the difference between K-POP fan fiction and regular fan fiction?

A. While the basic structure (the reader appears as the heroine) is the same, K-POP fan fiction is characterized by its use of real-life idol groups such as BTS and EXO. It also frequently uses Korean-derived terminology (such as 빙의글 and 홍일점), and has developed its own unique culture.

Q2. Can I enjoy K-POP fan fiction even if I don't understand Korean?

A. You can enjoy it. FanPlus has an automatic Japanese translation function, so you can read works written in Korean in Japanese.

Q3. I want to try writing my own K-POP fan fiction, but how do I go about it?

A. You can get started by creating a free account on FanPlus, tagging your favorite groups and members, and posting. You can post from just one short story, so try starting with a short story of around 1,000 characters.

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