"Treat male idols as toys": A case study of Chinese self-centered shipper communities

Authors

  • Dongni Huang The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2023.2389

Keywords:

Chinese fandom, Fan economy, Idol industry, Real-person slash

Abstract

The phenomenon of Chinese idol fans engaging in collective promotional actions has garnered significant academic attention, yet the marginalized community of fans who create secondary works and generate less revenue remains understudied. By examining a self-centered shipper community that rejects industry exploitation and instead seeks pleasure through creative fan art, I address the multifaceted ways in which fans engage with media and the complex power dynamics between fans and the idol industry.

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Published

2023-12-14

Issue

Vol. 41 (2023): Chinese Fandoms

Section

Symposium

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