The power of fan cultures around the world

In this episode, we talk about three different fan cultures. We discuss how K-pop and C-pop fans organize online to support their idols. Then, we talk about Tollywood fans (that is, fans of the Telugu film industry in India) who are much smaller in number but equally fanatical in their support, and finally the tension between the local and global support of football (soccer) teams.

Here are some videos of the fans we talk about in action:

K-pop fans at airports to catch a glimpse of their idols.

Tollywood fans celebrating their ‘heroes’ inside the movie theatre.

Manchester United fans protest against the owners of the club outside their stadium.