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Chinese fan club of BTS’ Jimin suspended for “irrationally” supporting the idol
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nme.comBTS member Jimin over their “irrational” support for the idol.On September 5, Weibo suspended the fan club called Jimin Bar from posting for 60 days.
According to The Straits Times, the suspension was due to the account’s crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to celebrate the idol’s birthday.
This follows the recent crackdown on celebrity and fan culture by the Chinese government.“Weibo is strictly against the irrational support of celebrities, and is ready to take serious actions.
Weibo remains committed to fulfill our social and corporate responsibilities, and has strengthened our governance over fandoms in order to clean up their online conduct,” Weibo said in a statement, as translated by Koreaboo.
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