Kris Wu made his name as part of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, which amassed a large fan base in China. Photo: Handout
Weibo is trying to put a stop to China’s extreme celebrity fan culture
- Fans of celebrities in China have earned a reputation for zealousness, harassment, doxxing and review bombing
- Chinese authorities have promised to “severely crack down on” manipulating celebrities’ social media rankings
Kris Wu made his name as part of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, which amassed a large fan base in China. Photo: Handout