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Title
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“They’re My Friends!” How Pathos Is Used to Create and Maintain Parasocial Relationships
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Description
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WR 122
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Creator
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Kira Ryder Morgan
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supported by
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Wesley Mathis
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Abstract
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A dive into the world of the South Korean music industry and the deep parasocial relationships formed from it. This essay discusses how K-pop companies persuade fans to feel connected and close to their idols, and how quickly controversy can destroy these parasocial relationships. It analyzes two examples of cancel culture’s effects on the bond between idols and fans.
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Key Words
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discourse community
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cancel culture
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relationships
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Identifier
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UnboundV4h
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volume
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4
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Date
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6/15/2023
