A continuation of our discussion on parasocial relationships in K-pop.

Time Stamps:

2:57 Parasocial relationships in the K-pop business model

10:10 Does it go too far?

31:37 Finding balance

39:00 Fun delulu stories

42:00 Fake goodbye

43:35 Mental health resources

44:55 Community corner

46:33 Call for Lee Know videos

47:00 Real goodbye

References:

BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmv877746o

Cambridge Dictionary

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/parasocial

Stuff You Should Know (podcast)

https://stuffyoushouldknow.com/episode/parasocial-relationships-that-podcaster-is-your-friend/

The Trauma & Mental Health Report Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trauma-mental-health-report-podcast/id1509291842?i=1000760524251

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasocial_interaction

Resources:

12 South Recovery

https://12southrecovery.com/articles/understanding-obsessive-addictive-disorder/

Celebrity Attitude Scale

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ft04928-000

Celebrity Worship Syndrome

https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-psychology-of-celebrity-worship

Psychology Today (Find a Therapist)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/

Community Corner

The Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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