Advances in Social Behavior Research
ASBR ICEIPI 2022, 02 February 2023
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The History and Future of the Idol Industry
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Abstract
This article traces the rise of China, Japan and South Korea’s idol industry in the entertainment industry and its process and reasons. How the rise of the idol industry affects the Asian region and has laid the foundation for the future entertainment industry. It is closely connected with the different models of different eras, and derives new models as people's artistic pursuits gradually mature. From traditional idol groups to audiences’ emerging content and to future virtual idols, idolization is always an eternal topic in the entertainment industry with opportunities and challenges. Another purpose of this article is to analyze the current problems facing the idol industry and what changes entertainment companies need to make to deal with these problems.
Keywords
future, J-pop, Chinese entertainment market, challenges., K-pop, entertainment industry, Asians idol industry, companies
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