Fan Photographers Stir Controversy at University Festivals in South Korea

SEOUL, May 13, 2025 — As South Korea’s spring university festival season gets underway, growing tension is emerging on campuses over the disruptive presence of so-called “home masters” — obsessive fan photographers who descend on student events with professional-grade cameras to capture images of celebrity performers. “Home master,” abbreviated from “homepage master,” refers to fans [...]