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BTS Fanfiction
What is Fanfiction?
Fanfiction (or fanfic) is storytelling by fans, for fans. It’s where people write their own spin on characters from books, shows, movies—like imagining new adventures, relationships, or alternate universes. It’s been around since the '60s and now lives mostly online, just for fun and creativity.
Understanding Real Person Fiction (RPF)
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What’s Real Person Fiction (RPF)?
RPF is a type of fanfiction where real people—like actors, athletes, or musicians—are written into fictional stories.
BTS fanfic is a form of RPF, imagining the members in creative, made-up worlds (think superheroes, college AUs, or slice-of-life romance). It’s all for fun—not meant to reflect real life or claim personal knowledge.
Writers use BTS’s public personas as inspiration to explore themes like love, healing, and growth. If RPF feels uncomfortable or crosses a line for you, that’s completely valid—everyone has their own boundaries, and it’s okay to skip this part of fandom.
RPF is fanfiction that features real-life figures—like BTS members—as characters in fictional stories. It’s a long-standing part of fandom but comes with ethical gray areas.
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Key Points:
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RPF uses public personas, not private lives—it’s meant to be clearly fictional.
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Consent is complicated; celebrities haven’t agreed to be portrayed in these stories.
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Experts note that while parasocial connections are normal, RPF can blur boundaries if not written thoughtfully.
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Some see it as a creative outlet; others feel it can cross a line.
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Many writers aim to explore themes using the celebrity image, not the actual person.
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RPF isn’t for everyone—and that’s okay. What matters most is respect, honesty, and understanding the difference between fiction and reality.
The Debate Around Real Person Fiction (RPF)
Fanfic Platforms
Archive of Our Own (AO3)
A nonprofit, ad-free site for fan-created works like fanfiction, fanart, and podfics. Run by volunteers and supported by donations, it values creative freedom, so you may come across mature or dark content ("Dead Dove" themes).
Thankfully, AO3’s detailed tagging and filters make it easy to find (or avoid) what you want. Always check the tags, author notes, and warnings before reading.
BTS fanfic is listed under “Bangtan Boys”.
How to Search on AO3
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Use the top search bar to find titles, tags, authors, or fandoms.
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Click “Edit Your Search” to filter by rating, pairing, word count, date, and more.
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Browsing by fandom? Use the sidebar filters to narrow your results.
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Want to avoid certain tags or warnings? You can block or hide them in your settings.
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Looking for a user? Click their name or search under “People.”
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Need help? Visit the AO3 FAQ.
AO3 FAnfic Favorites
Highly Kudoed AO3 Writers
(These writers have earned major love with multiple standout stories.)
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annie_vi – 32 works, including Drop Like Confetti
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Arobeebee – 41 works, including It Might Just Come Back to Bite You
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jonghyunslisterine – 90 works, including Sunflower
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minverse – 6 works, including Fake Sugar
ARMY-Recommended AO3 Writers:
(Sometimes-overlooked favorites who are absolutely worth your time.)
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CloudLeopard – 75 works, including Dear Min Yoongi
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deepslowpanic – 196 works, including For You, For Sure
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foryourconsideration – 17 works, including Passions
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Humblestart1 – 29 works, including If Love Was a Person
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late_night_ramen – 10 works, including Beautiful Bastard
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Ninjava – 44 works, including What I Never Knew I Always Wanted
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rkiveink – 10 works, including Moon Jar
Wattpad
Wattpad is a global platform where people read and write stories across every genre, including a huge amount of BTS fanfiction. Known for long-form, chaptered stories, Wattpad is a go-to space for romance, drama, fantasy, and especially reader-insert AUs like mafia, CEO, supernatural, or arranged marriage tropes.
It is a commercial site with ads, and some stories are part of Wattpad Premium or Paid Stories. The platform tends to cater to a younger audience, often reflecting emotional arcs and high-stakes romantic drama. Always read the story descriptions and chapter notes for potential content warnings.
How to Search on Wattpad
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Use the search bar to find BTS fanfics by title, tag, or username.
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Add keywords like “Jungkook x Reader” or “mafia AU” to refine results.
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Use filters to narrow by:
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Length (short, medium, long)
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Last Updated (recent or older uploads)
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Content (completed, ongoing, mature, etc.)
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Add or select tags (like jimin, taehyung, or btsfanfic) to focus your search.
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On mobile, tap the filter icon after searching to apply options.
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Always check the story description and chapter notes for themes or warnings.
Other Fanfiction Platforms
Asianfanfics.com (AFF): K-pop-specific archive with organized tags and ship filters
Tumblr: Short fics, imagines, and strong community interaction
Twitter/X: Threadfics, viral AU storytelling, and the #BTSFanfic tag
FanFiction.net (FFN): Home to older, often longer BTS works
Discord: Real-time writing communities, beta reading, and support spaces
Webnovel.com: Platform for original fiction and serialized storytelling
Wattpad Writer Opportunities
Wattpad isn’t just a reading platform—it also supports writers through several creator programs:
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Wattpad Creators Program – Offers qualifying writers paid opportunities, editorial support, and potential brand partnerships.
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Wattpad Paid Stories – Select stories are available behind a paywall, allowing writers to earn money for their work.
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Wattpad Studios – Wattpad works with publishers, producers, and streaming platforms to adapt stories into books, films, or series.
Many fanfic writers have gained large followings and even launched professional writing careers through Wattpad. Learn more at Wattpad Creator Programs.
Popular BTS Fics on Wattpad
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"Blood Ink" by pocketbangtan
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Jungkook x Reader | Supernatural AU | Dark, poetic, and emotionally intense
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"I Don't Like Him" by xxxchimmi
Jimin x Jungkook | Arranged Marriage AU | Enemies-to-lovers, angsty slow burn, forced proximity -
"Indebted..." by Candy_sharma
Taehyung x Jungkook | CEO AU | Power imbalance, contract marriage, seductive tension
Official BTS Content on Wattpad
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BTS’s official webtoon-inspired fantasy series about tiger hunters (beom) fighting mythic forces in a dystopian city.
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Fanfiction Resources and Rec Lists
Fanfiction Resources
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Fanlore.org
A living fandom encyclopedia by OTW. Great for exploring tropes, terminology, fan history, and specific fandom cultures—including BTS and K-pop fanfic. -
Transformative Works and Cultures (TWC)
A peer-reviewed academic journal about fanworks and fan communities. Best for in-depth essays and cultural analysis of fanfiction. -
OTW (Organization for Transformative Works)
Offers fan-friendly legal info, FAQs on fair use, and support for fan creativity. Their mission is all about protecting and legitimizing fanfiction. -
Reddit – r/FanFiction
Active and searchable community for readers and writers. Includes trope discussions, rec lists, writing advice, and platform comparisons. -
Wattpad Creator Hub
Focused more on original fiction, but relevant for fanfic writers too, especially those interested in serial storytelling, audience growth, or monetization. -
TikTok #fanfic & #BTSFanfic
Not a traditional resource, but a surprisingly active space for recommendations, trends, and fanfic discussion—especially around BTS.
Fanfic Ettiquette
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Use clear disclaimers
Fanfiction writers typically note that their stories are fictional and not meant to reflect real people.
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Be mindful when writing about real-life minors
Most fandoms consider it inappropriate to depict real people under 18 in romantic or explicit situations.
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Portray public personas with care
Avoid harmful stereotypes, offensive behavior, or using real-life trauma for shock value or entertainment.
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Share thoughtfully
Fanfiction is usually shared on free, non-commercial platforms like AO3, Tumblr, or Reddit.
Wattpad is free to read but has commercial features like ads and paid stories. If you use Wattpad, avoid monetizing RPF or enrolling it in paid programs. Keep content respectful and aligned with community norms.
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Share discreetly
Wherever you post, do your best to keep fanfiction out of spaces where the idol might directly see it—avoid tagging real names on public platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter/X. Use privacy settings or fandom-specific tags to keep content within fan spaces and out of general search visibility.
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Consider artists’ preferences
If a celebrity has expressed discomfort with certain types of fan content, many fans choose to honor that boundary as a sign of respect.
BTS Fanfic Resources
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Fanlore Project: Top 50 BTS Fanfiction on Archive of Our Own – A Fanlore community project documenting the top 50 BTS fanfics on AO3 (tracked by hits). Led by Charmedseoul, covering topics like BTS and Fan Interviews.
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Top 50 Most-Kudosed BTS Fics on AO3 (2025 Edition) – A separate, independent project listing the top 50 BTS fanfics by kudos on AO3 as of 2025. (Compiled specifically for this guide.)
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13tigerlilies’ Bangtan Favorites Collection – My personal, growing collection of favorite Bangtan Boys fanfics on AO3. A curated list highlighting stories that moved, entertained, or inspired me.
BTS Fic Rec Accounts
Tumblr
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@btsficrec – Organized rec lists by pairing, genre, and trope
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@btschooseafic – “Choose Your Own Fic” flowcharts and themed recs
Twitter/X
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@lemoningry – AO3 recs with thoughtful reviews
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@btsfictwt – General BTS fic content, trends, and shoutouts
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@btsfanficdealer – High-volume fic drops and themed lists
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@btsao3recsz – AO3-specific recommendations
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@BANGTANAUREC – Alternate Universe (AU)-focused fic recs
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r/BangtanFanfic – Fic rec megathreads, reviews, and request posts
Facebook Groups
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Bangtan Fics Cafe – A fanfiction-focused group for BTS fic discussions, recs, and writer/reader connection
Tip: Search Facebook for more BTS fanfic groups by pairing, genre, or language—new ones pop up often. Most groups require answering screening questions and following community rules.
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RPF exists in a complicated space between imagination and admiration.
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Most fans understand it’s fictional—but treating it with care helps protect both creators and subjects.
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Fanfiction thrives best when rooted in the values BTS promotes: love, respect, and understanding.