Anett Dippner
Nr. 147 (2018) Editorial 5–10 {:en}Beauty in East Asia: IntroductionIn recent years, reports about the new “beauty craze” in China and South Korea have been piling up in Western newspapers and media outlets. They reveal details about the Chinese high-school graduates who get a nose job first thing after graduation, about double eyelid surgery special offers for couples on Valentine’s Day, and about Korean … von by Anett Dippnerund and Eun-Jeung Lee- Nr. 147 (2018)
Artikel Article 38–63 {:en}How Much Is My Face Worth? Neoliberal Subjectification, the Beauty Economy, and the Internet Celebrity Culture in ChinaSince 2015 a new category of media star has come to public awareness and sparked controversial discussion in China: internet celebrity (Wanghong). Wanghongs build their fame and fandom mostly on their eye-catching and hyperfeminine appearance, which they present extensively on social media platforms to gain public attention and to acquire followers and fans. The stereotypical …von by Anett Dippner