Can I say "heard about" here instead of "heard of?" Is there a difference?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
There is a difference, yes! So I wouldn't use "about" instead of "of" here. To "hear about" something means to be informed about the details of something, whereas to "hear of" something is to know that it exists. You can hear "of" something and know nothing "about" it. Ex: A: Have you heard of the famous bakery in the city? B: I've heard of it, but I don't know anything about it. Ex: A: Have you heard about BTS? B: No, what happened? A: They're taking a break as a group.