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The Convergence of Celebrity’s Self-Presentation and Media Affordances in Inciting Parasocial Engagement: A Qualitative Study of K-pop Idol’s Messages on Bubble
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master of Fine Arts (Two Years)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This study explores the active role of a K-pop idol in shaping parasocial engagement onthe Bubble platform, alongside the influence of media affordances on the dynamic.Using a qualitative approach, the research combines directed content analysis of anidol's self-presentation strategies with an affordance analysis of Bubble’s features. Thefindings reveal that multimediality enhances emotional engagement by makinginteractions more vivid and immersive, features like name insertion and pushnotifications create an illusion of reciprocal communication, while gamified elementsencourage emotional investment, extending parasociality beyond traditionalboundaries. This contributes to a deeper understanding of how digital fan engagement isshaped, especially by the broader commercial strategies employed by the K-popindustry, such as commodification of affection and constructed intimacy. 

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2024. , p. 80
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Humanities and the Arts
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-72316OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-72316DiVA, id: diva2:1915092
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KS K3 Media and Communication Studies (master)
Available from: 2024-12-03 Created: 2024-11-21 Last updated: 2024-12-03Bibliographically approved

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