谁来拉痴狂粉丝一把,A Case Study of Star Worship

3月25日杨丽娟与华仔合照
Yang Lijuan, a super- fan of Asian superstar Andy Lau, finally got her chance to take a picture with her idol. However, the meeting likely won't stop the tears she sheds in her lonely heart after losing her dear father. Her father committed suicide to try to orchestrate a private talk for her daughter with Andy Lau. According to her, a talk with Andy is another dream to fulfill her father's last wishes.

Let's hear more to learn about public opinion surrounding this tragedy.

Reporter: An opinion from Guangzhou Daily related this tragedy to spoiling love and indulgence from Yang's father. Since his daughter became obsessed with Andy Lau 13 years ago, he should have controlled and prevented her excessive love for the celebrity. Instead, the father sold his house and even his kidney to help his daughter realize her absurd dreams. He even drown himself in sea to force Andy Lau to talk to his daughter in person. All these actions reveal his irresponsibility and irrationality.

This opinion was also echoed by the paper Modern Express. The paper warned it is not a single family's tragedy. Parents should teach children how to care for and service others instead of constantly demand of themselves.

The opinion from Guangzhou Daily added Yang Lijuan is the victim of popular star warship. The commercialized entertainment circle has produced shining and attractive stars for fans. However, most of the fans are young people with immature minds. It's easy for them to go to extremes.

One opinion from the People's Daily website criticized the role of the media. It said the mass media has exaggerated the glory and social influence of pop stars. Influenced by media reports, some young fans indulge in their distorted love toward pop stars and sometimes go to excessive extremes.

It believed Yang Lijun and her family are victims of the vanity and impetuous temperament of society. It hoped the case will serve as a wake-up call for all of society.