Promotional graphic for K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today by Areum Jeong. The book cover appears on the left, showing a green-lit K-pop concert scene with a large crowd and stage lights; the title is in bold neon-green text. On the right, a pull quote reads, “Smart and immersive, this is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the passions and practices of K-Pop fandom.” — Matt Hills. The University of Michigan Press logo appears at the bottom.
Just published!
"K-Pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today"
More than mere obsession: Areum Jeong studies #K-pop fandom, showing how “#deokhu” fan labour drives its global reach, politics, and cultural impact.
Discover now: bit.ly/46Ty35e
@uofmpress.bsky.social
02.03.2026 14:03 —
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Cover of Journal of Popular Television featuring a collage of blue-toned TV screens under hanging purple wisteria flowers on a lavender background.
👑 New season excitement calls for deeper insight! Our Journal of Popular Television special issue explores how Bridgerton reimagines period drama, fandom and fantasy. A must-read for fans of the hit Netflix series.
Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/eawz50YmRXM
03.03.2026 00:00 —
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CFP: Sounding Things: Props, Material Culture, and Accessories in Popular Music
Abstract Deadline: May 1, 2026
Abstract Length: 350–500 words
Editors: Kate Galloway, Paxton Haven, and Mike Levine
Full call here: drive.google.com/file/d/1mfyd...
03.03.2026 02:35 —
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Call for papers
Special issue
Decoloniality in media and cultural studies: Looking Back, Looking Forward.
Special issue editors:
Jonathan Corpus Ong (University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA),
Laura Guimarães Corrêa (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil),
Wen Jin (East China Normal University)
🗣️🔊 We are proud to announce the Call for Papers for the next special issue, "Decoloniality in Media and Cultural Studies: Looking Back, Looking Forward".
Share this with your network and @ that colleague who can make a great contribution to decoloniality in media and cultural studies! 👩🏾🏫🧑🏻🏫👨🏽🏫
03.02.2026 13:16 —
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New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
F. K. Svegaard, S., Vilkins, S., FitzGerald, K. M., Amaral, A., Mendonça Caetano, S., Santos Vieira, E., … Jones, B. (2026). RUPTURES, DISSENT AND CANCELLATION: STUDIES ON DIGITAL FANDOMS IN CRISIS. AoIR Selected Papers of Internet Research.
#FanStudies
doi.org/10.5210/spir...
02.03.2026 10:49 —
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‘If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad’: Liberal enjoyment and complicity in popular culture | Review of International Studies | Cambridge Core
‘If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad’: Liberal enjoyment and complicity in popular culture
my article on how #eurovision fans navigate complicity re israel’s participation in the contest is out now in @risjnl.bsky.social
relevant if you’re interested in the politics of mega-events, fan consumer practices, and the politics of enjoyment.
read it here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
26.02.2026 16:21 —
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
New article in Media, Culture and Society ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Queer fantasy economy: Rethinking queerbaiting through Thai Y-series drama and industry
Ka-Wei Pang and Eva Cheuk-Yin Li
#FanStudies
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
28.02.2026 15:52 —
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Where Disney and Hallyu collide: Fashioning transcultural selves through hanbok sartorial fandom. Yoonsuh Jung (Korea University, South Korea), Tiara Wilson (University of Southern California, USA), Ying Wang (Shanghai University, China).
By analyzing Koreanified Disney Princesses and non-Korean “hanbok princesses” on social media, this study shows how performers use hanbok to express fan interests, materialize affective affinities, and fashion transcultural selves.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1177/1367...
25.02.2026 23:03 —
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Powepoint slide:
Why cricket fandom matters - Using Irish cricket to demonstrate the need for a new research agenda in sport fan studies.
And Kieran Holly talks about Irish cricket fandom.
His key conclusion is Irish men's cricket lacks a distinctive fan identity, partly b/c there is no permanent stadium & limited fixtures v major Test nations.
Would be fascinating to see an equivalent study of Irish women's cricket fandom. #CRN2026
26.02.2026 15:23 —
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🌟 "Professor Superstar: Fandom and Anti-Fandom of Academia🌟
Mel Stanfill explores how academia acts like a fan culture, with admiration, critique, and microcelebrity shaping how higher education is seen...
@melstanfill.bsky.social
@uofmpress.bsky.social
Discover here: bit.ly/4qzdLVw
27.02.2026 12:19 —
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TikTok Wes (AI)nderson: Fan participation and the auteur in the age of algorithmic reproduction – Makings Journal
I'm happy to announce you can now read my article 'Wes (AI)nderson: Fan Participation and the Auteur in the Age of Algorithmic Reproduction'. makingsjournal.com/tiktok-wes-a...
27.02.2026 12:57 —
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Makings Journal – An open access journal on creative industries and cultural policy research
Several new #FanStudies articles in the new issue of Makings Journal on "The Creative Audience" ⬇️⬇️⬇️
makingsjournal.com
27.02.2026 18:16 —
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Wheels on the ground, worlds in motion: an introduction to transcultural fandom in East Asia. Guest editors: Henry Jenkins and Kedi Zhou (University of Southern California, USA)
This article introduces the special issue "Transcultural Fandom", with a focus on China, Korea, and broader contexts beyond East Asia, bringing together researchers to explore how fandom travels across cultural, linguistic, and political borders.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1177/1367...
25.02.2026 23:03 —
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International Journal of Cultural Studies, volume 29, issue 2, 2026. Special issue: Transcultural Fandom.
Have you read our 29.2 issue yet?
We would like to thank guest editors Henry Jenkins and Kedi Zhou (University of Southern California, USA) for bringing together this special issue on Transcultural Fandom.
Follow the thread to know more about the articles 🧵
@popjunctions.bsky.social
25.02.2026 23:03 —
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I had the best time talking to Dinara about X-Files fabfic, femslash and Diana Fowley for this episode!
24.02.2026 20:23 —
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British DiGRA – Home to the British Digital Games Research Association
Deadline extension - March 3rd for the BDiGRA 2026 conference at the University of South Wales
bdigra.co.uk
26.02.2026 11:23 —
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SIG member Melanie Kohnen talks to Amanda Lotz about her new book: aca-media.org
25.02.2026 12:57 —
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Pokémon Fans Share What 30 Years Of The Series Means To Them
We asked folks to tell us a story of how the series had affected their lives for the better
This Friday is Pokemon's 30th anniversary, so we asked fans, creators, and developers to tell us how the series has influenced their work, connected them with others, and affected their lives for the better. https://kotaku.com/pokemon-day-30-anniversary-go-anime-cosplay-stream-2000672824
24.02.2026 13:11 —
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Girls Who Love Boys Who Love Boys
When did everyone start fujoing out?
This is a very, very good feature by E. Alex Jung on fanfiction, fujoshis and the Heated Rivalry phenomenon: www.vulture.com/article/heat...
23.02.2026 14:39 —
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Publics des médi@s
La collection Publics des Médi@s propose une variété d'approches dans le domaine des études médiatiques, de l'épistémologie aux analyses spécifiques.
Ami-e-s de l'#ESR si vous avez des projets de livres sur les Publics des Médias (et notamment sur les fans), n'hésitez pas à me les proposer pour la collection una-editions.fr/publics-des-.... We can also publish in English cc @augustaquarius.bsky.social @fanstudies.bsky.social @gerfans.bsky.social
23.02.2026 09:45 —
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
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Do you read or write fanfiction? Take a few minutes to fill out this survey on fanfic authors’ and readers’ perspectives on generative AI. You must be 18 years or older to participate. Please repost and share with friends! bit.ly/FF-AI
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