Published 2024
“…To address this lacuna, this paper explores the ways in which
fans engage with the Chinese virtual idol
Luo Tianyi and uses insights from Randall Collin’s (2004) work on Interactive Ritual Chains (IRC) to understand the relationship between digital
fan practices and the generation of both emotional responses and a wider sense of solidarity Semi-structured interviews with
fans, alongside digital participant observation, indicate the key role
fans have to play in promoting their idol, notably when it comes to producing original content designed to raise her profile. …”
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