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Ashley Salim

K-pop Fandom Expert

Ashley Salim is a K-pop fandom expert based in Berkeley, CA. Ashley has been a K-pop fan for almost 6 years and creates content related to K-pop fandom, lifestyle, vlogging, unboxings, and more on social media. Her number one favorite K-pop group is Ateez. She is a K-Pop Cup Sleeve Host, hosting birthday events for idols across the Bay Area. Ashley is also a Decal Facilitator, providing a student-taught course that facilitates discussions about BTS. She is currently a student at the University of California - Berkeley, studying Media Studies and Political Economy, and is dedicating her time to gaining experience in marketing and entertainment.

Education

  • BA, Political Economy, UC Berkeley
  • BA, Media Law and Policy, UC Berkeley

Professional Achievements

  • Appeared in the Netflix series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

Certifications & Organizations

  • ATEEZ Bay Area - Event Host
  • Next Generation Leaders: BTS - UC Berkeley Decal Facilitator

Favorite Piece of Advice

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Forum Comments (2)

Is Katesye a Kpop group? Let's discuss
This is a really hard question because I think this is very controversial, and I don't think there's a direct yes or no. I would say they're a global girl group, but they were made with the K-Pop formula. So they went through the survival show process, and there's a whole show on this on Netflix called Popstar Academy. They went through the training process, went to Korea, and went through the same classes as K-Pop idols, but they're marketed towards a global audience, and they're based in California. And I think that they don't follow the same strict guidelines as K-Pop because they are allowed to have relationships and they say bad words more openly than regular K-Pop idols. But I would definitely identify them as a global girl group rather than K-Pop.
Popular Chinese Kpop Idols
I would say Ningning from aespa, The8 from SEVENTEEN, and then Tzuyu from TWICE.

Co-authored Articles (5)

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Which Seventeen Member Is Your Ideal Type Quiz

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Which RIIZE Member Am I?

Ever wondered which RIIZE member best fits your personality? It's time to find out! Just answer a few quick questions, and we’ll let you know which RIIZE member you'd be. Hit that “Start Quiz” button to get starte...

Which Stray Kids Era Am I?

Every Stray Kids' era is defined by striking visuals, concepts, and storylines, from the gritty Pre-debut era to the unapologetic NOEASY era. But which era do you represent? Just answer a few questions, and we’ll tel...

What Does "Unnie" Mean in Korean? (Plus, When & How to Use It)

Kpop fandom expert Ashley Salim explains what unnie means & how it’s used Whether you’re casually interested in the Korean language or are working your way up to fluency, “unnie” is an honorific title you’ll ne...