Fans who got a crush on their Idols and how it can affects their judgments when facing flaws about the idol and reviews in general.
Fans who develop crushes on their idols, often referred to as "parasocial relationships," can have their judgment significantly influenced, particularly when the actor's performance in movies or dramas is subpar. Let's delve into this ridiculous phenomenal..
Psychological Impact and Fan Loyalty:
. Fans with deep emotional attachments to their idols often experience "disharmony" when faced with a poor performance by their actor.
. This can lead to a protective mechanism where fans rationalize or completely overlook the flaws in the idol's acting.
. These type of fans might perceive the idol's character as an extension of their real-life persona, leading to a biased view where the idol's performance is seen through a lens of perfection regardless of its actual quality.
. Fans might argue in defense of their idols online, sometimes aggressively by covering black with white, to maintain the idealized image they have of them. NOTE: they can resort to violence and insult and Beware of such encounter.
Judgment and Criticism:
. The judgment of an actor's performance can be skewed by fans' affection. This is evident in online forums and social media where fans may dismiss all negative reviews or critiques about their actor, by focusing on positive aspect like pushing the fault of such poor performances onto the scriptwriting or direction.
. This can skew public perception and even affect the overall ratings or reviews of a show or movie. Critics and non-fan audiences like me often highlight this bias, pointing out that idols are sometimes cast in roles due to their popularity rather than acting skill, which can lead to a saturation of less experienced actors in high-profile roles.
Media and Industry Impact:
. The entertainment industry in China, often leverages the popularity of idols to boost viewership.
. When idols perform poorly, fans might still flock to the cinema or stream the show, inadvertently promoting mediocrity by not holding idols accountable for their bad acting skills.
. This dynamic can hinder the growth of both the idols as actors and the industry as a whole, as less emphasis might be placed on improving acting capabilities.
Fan Behavior and Recovery:
. There's also an aspect of psychological recovery or adaptation when fans face the reality of their idol's limitations.
. Some fans might experience a form of "para-loveshock," where the disillusionment with their idol can lead to stress and a need for a psychological adjustment process.
. This can manifest in various ways, from becoming less of a fan to completely renouncing their fandom. The emotional investment can be so high that fans might need to employ coping mechanisms to deal with the dissonance between their idol's public image and actual performance.
Conclusion:
. The relationship between fans with crushes on their idols and their judgment of the idols' acting performances is complex, influenced by psychological attachment, loyalty, and the desire to maintain an idealized view.
. This can lead to a protective fan culture where criticism is often deflected or ignored, potentially impacting the career development of idols in acting and the expectations of quality within the entertainment industry.
. Balancing genuine critique with fan support remains a nuanced challenge in idol-driven entertainment.
