What You Do For Love: The Establishment of Love Team Fandoms
Written by Aisha Villaflor
Art by Mane Chavez
For many years, fandoms have been a part of Filipino popular culture, and their intense emotional bonds with their idols have been the subject of numerous studies. Because they are more "real" than the "ships" that are common in fanfiction, love teams are exclusive to the Philippine entertainment industry.
Question is: How are love teams formed?
Love team fandoms are formed through people who are more inclined to bond and people group with one another, especially if they share something in common.
With numerous people sharing a common interest, which is love teams, fandoms eventually grow in number, increasing their favorite love team's popularity. These are fans who are prepared to go above and beyond for the idols they have come to love and accept in their daily lives.
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