Being a K-Pop fan is an experience that goes beyond listening to music. Our enjoyment is not confined to concerts or events organized by music labels or entertainment agencies. We have taken matters into our own hands and found every possible way to celebrate the artists we love, and one particular staple that caught on like wildfire is the cupsleeve.
Is it an item? Is it an event? It's both. And we're here to give you every vantage point that makes cupsleeve events what they are: from attendees, to the hosts/organizers, the vendors, and the cafes where the magic happens.
We had the honor and privilege to count on the wisdom and experience of two STELLAR South and Central Florida hosts: Zero, who runs @skzinflorida as well as a multi-stan merch site over on @99limes_, and Jackie who started hosting events last year and is now a solidified Stray Kids flagship organizer in South Florida. Thank you Zero and Jackie for your collaboration for this episode!

Relevant lnks/accounts mentioned (in order):
Accounts mentioned: 
@thisisgiodude
@chimi.graphic
@tbz_soflo
@skzinflorida
@jakelinbermudes
@borasoocafe
@kftdavie
Chan in Florida IG video (56:31)
@kpopinjax
@99limes_

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What is a K-Pop cupsleeve event?
02:58 Cupsleeve event vs. cupsleeve item
06:31 How we found out about cupsleeves
07:23 My first cupsleeve experience
11:47 Did cupsleeves start in South Korea? 
15:20 Who puts on cupsleeves?
16:00 How do cupsleeves vary by location?
17:25 How do you get a cupsleeve at an event?
21:58 Who designs cupsleeves?
26:19 What are the different types of cupsleeves?
34:54 What are cupsleeves like in South Korea? Storytime: stumbling across a cupsleeve in Daegu
40:47 The general cupsleeve experience
41:44 if you see us at a cupsleeve say hi
42:55 What’s in it for everyone? (Especially cafe owners)
47:41 Would we host a cupsleeve? That time when we almost did!
50:43 Interviewing Zero and Jackie from @skzinflorida about hosting cupsleeve events
53:48 How long does it take to plan a cupsleeve event?
54:55 What are the requirements for a cupsleeve event to be called a cupsleeve event?
55:37 What made Zero and Jackie want to plan cupsleeve events?
58:51 How did you start hosting cupsleeve events?
01:01:23 In which cities can you find a Stray Kids event in Florida?
01:02:52 How can you be part of the @skzinflorida team?
01:18:48 How do you get vendors for cupsleeve events? 
01:20:09 What’s the worst part about hosting cupsleeve events?
01:09:56 Should cupsleeves be charged for separately? Should there be limits even when people buy multiple drinks? 
01:23:21 Are K-Pop fans different from US city to US city? How are the fans who attend events in states like California different from Florida?
01:24:33 What’s the best part about hosting cupsleeve events?
01:28:51 Will Zero and Jackie continue hosting cupsleeve events?
01:31:43 How to get started making K-Pop merch or hosting K-Pop events? 
01:32:17 Where to find multi-stan fanmade merch?

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