I. Definition and classification of idols
(A) the traditional definition of idols
The word "idol" originated from Buddhism, and originally referred to the Buddha statue worshipped. With the spread of Buddhism in China, "idol" has gradually evolved from a religious term to an object of worship in people's minds. In modern Chinese, idols are usually used to describe stars, celebrities or other people with special status who are sought after and worshipped by people.
We can remember the meaning and origin of the word idol through the memory points related to Buddhism, such as associating idols with Buddha statues, and imagining a star or celebrity worshipped by people as a Buddha statue.
(B) the classification of modern idols
Modern idols are rich in types, including performing idols, sports idols and intellectual idols.
Acting idol
Performing arts idols mainly refer to those who are engaged in performing arts such as singing, artists, actors and seiyuu, and are worshipped and sought after by young people by showing their personal charm (mostly cute or cool). In Japan, idols are used to address entertainers other than artists, entertainers and funny artists, generally referring to young artists who are loved by local Japanese teenagers in the four fields of singers, actors, emcees (especially artists who mainly perform on TV programs) and seiyuu. With the rise of Japanese subculture, modern idols have more diversified characteristics. In various emerging subculture fields (such as broadcasters, seiyuu, and special actors), idols of different careers will be born. In addition, a "local idol" was born, which is opposite to the concepts of "national pursuit" and "artist", and does not involve the entertainment center, but aims at a regional activity, targets local people, and generally runs its own business without going through a firm. The original word "campus idol" is close to this concept.
Modern idols sometimes don't have to have profound knowledge in specific aspects, but they can still become idols as long as they have certain personality charm. For example, modern idols don't require much singing skills, so in the idol world, songs with cuteness as their selling point have gradually replaced the position of Japanese pop music.
Typical characters are Maruyama Choi ("BanG Dream! ), Morikawa Yuki, Ogata Rina, kisaragi sayoko (White Album), Nakagawa Huayin (The World Only God Knows), Lin Mingmei (The Fortress of Time and Space), Sheronom, Orchid Plum (The Fortress of Time and Space), Tsukiyomi Utau (Guarding Sweetheart), and Shengbian Glazed Glass (The Tale of the Headless Knight). Aaron Elsie Julia (The Queen Girl), Kawashima Ami (Dragon and Tiger), Izayoi Miku (Dating Battle), Lax Klein (Mobile Suit Gundam SEED), Yuzuriha Inori (Crown of Sin), Kurusu Kanako (My sister NKC48't be so cute), Kinoshita Ringo (Agriculture and Forestry) and Athena Magong.
Sports idol
Sports stars have superb competitive level, leadership ability or referee level, and are often news figures who show outstanding performance or social concern in competitions. At the same time, healthy appearance conditions and hard work spirit are the reasons why sports stars attract the public. If the popularity of sports competitions is high, there will be more fans. Fans are very concerned about the holding of sports events, especially the athletes who have performed well in the competition. The close combination of sports stars and mass sports media, with the increasing entertainment level of mass sports media, the publicity and reports on various sports events, athletes, coaches and referees have contributed to the cult of sports stars, intentionally or unintentionally, providing a broader space for sports fans and greatly increasing their indirect contact with their favorite sports stars.
For example, Malone, known as the anchor of the sea, inherits the spirit of sports; Sun Yingsha, the national flag on her chest is bigger than the name behind her. The motherland needs me to win and I must win. She is a contemporary star, a national idol and a benchmark of sportsmanship. Wang Chuqin, I want to exchange my life for this mixed doubles gold medal, a contemporary star, a national idol and a fighting spirit; Zheng Qinwen, I love my motherland, an international superstar, and show the world China's indomitable spirit; Pan Zhanle, a new star in sports, goes forward bravely and does it if he refuses to accept it; Chen Meng, the competition should be divided into winners and losers. Whoever has four years is not four years, I will win it for everyone. I never thought I would lose when I was in Fan Zhendong and last stand. Quan Hongchan, the champion belongs to China, and the champion belongs to us. I think Chen Yuxi needs this champion more than me.
Knowledge idol
College students will regard scientists as idols and hope to be as influential as them. By showing their professional knowledge and wisdom, knowledge idols set an example for people to learn and inspire people to pursue knowledge and truth.
What are the famous idols?
(A) idols of domestic stars
In the entertainment circle, many stars also have their own idols. Here are ten idols in the hearts of stars.
Karry's idol Jay Chou. Before Karry made his debut, he would save pocket money to buy Jay Chou's records. Jay Chou's music is brilliant, and his songs have various styles, ranging from lyrical slow songs to fast-paced rap, which are deeply loved by fans. Karry's worship of Jay Chou also inspired him to keep working hard on the music road.
Sean Xiao's idol Stefanie. Sean Xiao played songs for the goddess and expressed her love for Stefanie in her account for many times. After the fire, I went on stage to perform songs, and I sang Stefanie's songs. Stefanie, with his unique voice and infectious singing style, has become the idol of many fans.
Reba's idol "Little Plum". Reba has attracted many fans with her outstanding appearance and perfect figure, and she also has good attainments in acting. She once published in Weibo that she liked "Little Plum". Leonardo DiCaprio, "Little Plum", has many fans all over the world for his superb acting skills and handsome appearance.
Yang Mi's idol Nicholas Tse. Yang Mi, as the "queen of viewing", has appeared in many film and television works, and has a very good reputation, attracting many fans. At an award ceremony, Yang Mi, who saw her idol, instantly turned into a shy little girl. After hugging her idol, her face turned red and she was very cute.
Tang Yan's idol Nicholas Tse. Good friends Tang Yan and Yang Mi's idols are both Nicholas Tse. I also mentioned my love for Nicholas Tse in Twelve Fronts. Nicholas Tse not only made outstanding achievements in performing arts, but also showed unique charm in cooking.
Jing Tian's idol Nicholas Tse. Jing Tian once said in an interview that his favorite male artist has always been Nicholas Tse. The charm of Nicholas Tse is evident.
Gulnazar's idol Nicholas Tse. Nicholas Tse is the idol of many female artists, and Gulnazar is no exception. His handsome appearance and unique temperament have attracted the pursuit of many fans.
Roy's idol JJ Lin. In Ace to Ace, Roy lovingly expressed his admiration for JJ Lin. JJ Lin's musical talent and warm voice are deeply loved by fans.
Fan Bingbing's idol Pan Yingzi. The idol of a generation of beauty Fan Bingbing is also a generation of beauty Pan Yingzi. When Pan Yingzi was young, absolute beauty still has a youthful appearance, which is amazing.
Karry's other idol, Yang Mi. Karry appreciates Yang Mi's attitude towards life, and Yang Mi's success in performing arts and her high emotional intelligence have become role models for many people.
(2) The most influential idol in the world in a century.
King of Music: Michael Joseph Jackson. His dancers are well known, and his large-scale production of MV is admired by people. His fast songs and dances are very attractive, and his slow songs can also penetrate into the soul and touch the deepest part of the soul. Michael Jackson has brought music to a new height. His music and dance style have influenced countless people all over the world and become a legend in the history of music.
The most beautiful goddess: Marilyn Monroe. Her impressive moment, the white skirt blown by the wind, became an eternal mark. She has a beautiful and moving performance style, and her gestures are full of amorous feelings. She has become an eternal symbol of the goddess of character in the hearts of fans, a legendary idol and a representative of American pop culture, and a dream lover in the eyes of men all over the world.
The God of Basketball: Michael Jordan. Nicknamed Flying Man, the God of Basketball, commonly known as Old Rogue or Joe Wang, is recognized as the first person in NBA history. Jordan has taken basketball to a new height, which has been imitated but never surpassed. He is a hero in the hearts of Americans. He started from scratch and finally succeeded through struggle, showing his personal heroism and unrestrained fighting spirit.
Jazz King: Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley is definitely a representative figure of jazz, and his unique hairstyle and very popular dress at that time will never be indelible in people's hearts. His achievements are also very high, which can be compared with some very representative figures such as Michael Jackson, Jordan and Diego Maradona. Although his life ending is not perfect, he left a deep impression in the history of music.
Forbidden kingdom: Bruce Lee. There is a saying in Hong Kong that Mao Zedong is the first and Bruce Lee the second. Bruce Lee gave the people of the world a brand-new understanding of the people of China by fighting invincible hands all over the world. He disdains the sports competition with many restrictions, and only pursues real fighting. His kungfu films created a box office myth and wrote the word "kungfu" into the English dictionary.
(C) Ten idols in sports history
Among the top ten idols in sports history selected by British media, Diego Maradona ranks first. In 1986, Diego Maradona won the World Cup, and his second goal was the greatest individual goal in history. He also turned Naples from a laggard into a two-time Serie A champion.
Michael Jordan also occupies a place among the top ten most famous idols in sports history. He is the god of basketball, taking basketball to a new height, and has become the idol of basketball fans all over the world with his display of personal heroism and invincible fighting.
Brazil's "ball king" Pele ranked third. Pele's greatest contribution to Brazil in 1958 (when he was 17 years old) and 1970 World Cups, as well as his extraordinary scoring record, still made him a leader in football.
Babe Ruth's achievements in baseball also made him one of the idols in sports history.
Larry Bird's outstanding performance in the field of basketball made him a legend in the history of sports.
Roger Federer's achievements in tennis are unparalleled. His football style is full of aesthetic feeling and high commercial value, and he is an important figure in the history of men's tennis.
Messi ranks seventh among the top ten most famous idols in sports history. Messi is widely recognized as the greatest player of all time, especially after he helped Argentina win the historic World Cup in 2022.
Wayne Gretzky's dominance in the field of ice hockey makes him one of the idols in sports history.
Sir Donald Bradamann's achievements in cricket have made him a legend in sports history.
LeBron James is also very influential in the field of basketball. With comprehensive skills and strong leadership, he has become the idol of many basketball fans.
Third, the influence of idols on fans
(A) the subtle influence of words and deeds
The words and deeds of idols often have a subtle influence on fans. Take Roy, Jackson Yee and other stars as examples. Their words often inspire fans to keep moving forward. Wang Yuan once said: "If my fans make any mistakes. OK, I'll pay. " This sentence shows his responsibility and love for fans, which makes fans feel the warmth of being guarded, and also encourages fans to learn to take responsibility in life. Jackson Yee encouraged the girls to work hard. He said, "Girls, you should work hard and come to see me." This sentence has inspired fans to pursue their dreams and made them understand that only through their own efforts can they get close to their idols and realize their value.
The influence of TFboys on fans should not be underestimated. Karry said: "I am the light in your eyes, so you are not the light in my eyes." This sentence emphasizes the interdependence between idols and fans, and makes fans realize their value and strength. Roy said: "Your support and trust really make us feel very warm, and you have made us who we are today. I hope that we can create more beautiful memories together and continue to create a better future. " Jackson Yee also mentioned: "Thank you for your constant companionship and support. We know that we still have a long way to go, but with your support, we believe that we can go further and better." Their words made fans feel their importance and inspired them to grow up with idols and make progress together.
(B) Growth brought by idolize
Fans often experience a lot of growth during their stay in idolize. First of all, personality may change. During their stay in idolize, fans will learn the excellent qualities of idols, such as being strong, brave and optimistic. For example, Sean Xiao's fans saw his tenacity and forbearance when he faced the whole network blackout, and they also learned to keep an optimistic attitude in a difficult situation. Fans will draw positive energy from idols, thus changing their personality and becoming more positive.
Secondly, skills will also be improved. In order to better understand their idols, fans will learn various skills. For example, in order to catch up with the stars for activities, fans will practice their photography skills and learn retouching techniques in the case of insufficient light and poor location. In order to get closer to idols, fans will learn the language, culture and customs of local countries, and even travel or study in their countries to enrich their knowledge. For example, in order to meet Kimura Takuya, Big S studied Japanese seriously, went to Japan to develop, and worked hard in the process of idolize, and finally realized his dream and became a "giant".
(C) the mentality when facing the idol being hacked
When idols are hacked and rumoured, fans' mentality is often contradictory. On the one hand, they will feel angry and distressed. Just like when Sean Xiao was hacked by the whole network, fans felt that they didn't understand, and they couldn't figure out why he was asked to take the blame when it was clearly not his fault. They will feel very distressed when they see their idols besieged and accused. Fans will feel aggrieved for the idol, and hope that he can tide over the difficulties quickly.
On the other hand, fans will also learn to adjust themselves. They will gradually ignore those malicious remarks, concentrate on playing for idols, and support idols with practical actions. They will learn warnings from the failure of idols, look at problems dialectically, and learn the good qualities and positive personality traits of idols. For example, when Sean Xiao was hacked, some fans learned rational idolize, stopped arguing with black powder, and silently supported idols. They know how to make a rumor and don't want to know idols from other people's mouths, but support them through their own observation and understanding.
At the same time, fans will continue to grow in this process. They will cherish their idols more and strengthen their beliefs. Just like a fan said, "Don't say it's my idol. Even if I were someone else, I wouldn't stand being criticized by everyone without doing anything wrong." But anyway, because of these things, I have been sad, confused and entangled, but I have never been disappointed with Sean Xiao. At least now I know that he has nothing to disappoint me. " When the idol is hacked, fans will become more rational and mature, and learn to support the idol in the right way.
Fourth, the meaning of idols
(A) the personal significance of fans
Idols are of vital significance to fans. They are like spiritual pillars in the life of fans, giving direction and strength when they are confused and confused.
For many fans, the existence of idols makes them feel endless warmth. For example, some star idols, their words and actions can often touch the hearts of fans. Like Wang Yuan once said, "If my fans make any mistakes. OK, I'll pay. " This sentence shows his responsibility and love for fans, which makes fans feel the warmth of being guarded in their lives, and also encourages fans to learn to take responsibility. Jackson Yee encouraged the girls to work hard. He said, "Girls, you should work hard and come to see me." This sentence has inspired fans to pursue their dreams and made them understand that only through their own efforts can they get close to their idols and realize their value. The influence of TFboys on fans should not be underestimated. Karry said: "I am the light in your eyes, so you are not the light in my eyes." This sentence emphasizes the interdependence between idols and fans, and makes fans realize their value and strength. Roy said: "Your support and trust really make us feel very warm, and you have made us who we are today. I hope that we can create more beautiful memories together and continue to create a better future. " Jackson Yee also mentioned: "Thank you for your constant companionship and support. We know that we still have a long way to go, but with your support, we believe that we can go further and better." Their words made fans feel their importance and inspired them to grow up with idols and make progress together.
Idols can also provide a steady stream of motivation for fans. Taking sports idols as an example, sports stars have superb competitive level, leadership ability or referee level, and are often news figures who show outstanding performance in competitions or pay attention to society. Their healthy appearance and hard-working spirit are the reasons why sports stars attract the public. For example, Malone, known as the anchor needle, inherits the spirit of sports; Sun Yingsha, the national flag on her chest is bigger than the name behind her. The motherland needs me to win and I must win. She is a contemporary star, a national idol and a benchmark of sportsmanship. Wang Chuqin, I want to exchange my life for this mixed doubles gold medal, a contemporary star, a national idol and a fighting spirit; Zheng Qinwen, I love my motherland, an international superstar, and show the world China's indomitable spirit; Pan Zhanle, a new star in sports, goes forward bravely and does it if he refuses to accept it; Chen Meng, the competition should be divided into winners and losers. Whoever has four years is not four years, I will win it for everyone. I never thought I would lose when I was in Fan Zhendong and last stand. Quan Hongchan, the champion belongs to China, and the champion belongs to us. I think Chen Yuxi needs this champion more than me. The fighting spirit of these sports idols inspires fans to bravely face challenges and strive to pursue their goals in their own lives.
Knowledge idols also set an example for fans to learn. College students will regard scientists as idols and hope to be as influential as them. By showing their professional knowledge and wisdom, knowledge idols set an example for people to learn and inspire people to pursue knowledge and truth. For example, Zhong Fangrong of Leiyang, Hunan Province scored 676 points in the college entrance examination, ranking fourth in the liberal arts in the province. She decided to apply for the archaeology major of Peking University because of the influence of Mr. Fan Jinshi. Fan Jinshi is her role model. The girl who pursues her dreams is the most beautiful! Example is the best motivation, how happy it is to do the work you like! Liu Haolin, a student at the Agricultural College of Sichuan Agricultural University, decided to apply for agronomy because he read a news report on the increase of hybrid rice yield per mu in senior three, and thought that Grandpa Yuan Longping was an example for himself to learn. This is the power of example: I may not be as good as you, but because of you, I want to be a better myself.
(B) the impact on the spirit of the times
Idols in different times symbolize different spirit of the times, which reflects the value orientation of society and people's spiritual pursuit at that time.
In ancient times, people's idols were mostly sages such as Confucius, Ouyang Xiu and Zhu Xi, which reflected people's pursuit of knowledge and scholar-bureaucrat spirit. Confucius' attitude and spirit towards learning have influenced China people for thousands of years, and his educational thoughts have been passed down to this day, which has influenced countless people's learning methods and concepts. His studious spirit encourages people to pursue knowledge, improve themselves and contribute to the progress and development of society. Wang Lixin, a professor from Shenzhen University, gave a lecture entitled "Where does wisdom come from-Confucius' studious spirit", which explored Confucius' studious spirit and used it as a guide to let the audience know the great thinker's learning attitude and intellectual achievements. Confucius did not regard himself as a saint, but always maintained a modest and prudent attitude and devoted himself to the pursuit of truth and moral perfection. He has a strong desire for knowledge and truth, and regards learning as a kind of practice and a way to achieve self-improvement. The relationship between learning and thinking is also the key content of Confucius' educational thought. He advocates the learning method of "learning from time to time, not to mention it" and emphasizes the combination of thinking and practice. Confucius never tires of learning and never tires of teaching others. He is not only a model of learning, but also an excellent educator. He reached the superb realm of the unity of benevolence and wisdom. The purpose of learning is to become a moral and intelligent person, and through continuous self-cultivation, he can reach the position of benevolent and wise.
At the time of national peril, many people's idols are Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong and other figures who seek to save the country and the people, representing the spirit of the times of pursuing fairness and justice and defending the country. Zhang Jian is a scholar, scholar, industrialist, politician, educator, philanthropist and many other identities. At the time of national peril, he resolutely gave up his official career with the consciousness of being a scholar responsible for the country, pursued his ambition of saving the country through industry, and opened up various industries of workers, peasants and businessmen, thus writing the legend of the development of modern national industry in China. The spirit of Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance is a revolutionary spirit with blood and life, represented by Yang Jingyu, Wei Zhengmin, Zhao Shangzhi, Zhou Baozhong, Li Zhaolin, Feng Zhongyun and Zhao Yiman, and the commanders and fighters of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition. They hold high the banner of patriotism and internationalism, strengthen their ideals and beliefs, and show the spirit of revolutionary heroism, hard struggle and pioneering and innovative spirit, which has become a valuable asset in the spiritual pedigree of the Communist Party of China (CPC) people. In the late Northern Song Dynasty and the late Southern Song Dynasty, heroes who resisted gold and Yuan Dynasty emerged, such as Li Gang, Zong Ze, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Zhang Jun, Liu Guangshi, Zhang Shijie, Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang, defended the dignity of the country and the nation with indomitable spirit and tenacious will, and became the pillars of the country and the backbone of the nation.
Nowadays, when it comes to "idols", people first think of labels such as "high face value" and "small fresh meat". Times are really different. On the one hand, it is a stable and peaceful environment with abundant materials, on the other hand, it is an increasingly accelerated pace of work and life. Young people naturally have less internal requirements for idols and more external picky, and "idols" are becoming more and more entertaining and become a commercial phenomenon. However, the pleasure brought by the glamorous exterior is always short-lived, and the "star" pursued by many young people is still far from the original meaning of "idol". Young people's life path is long, which can bring a steady stream of spiritual strength, and then lead us to realize the value of life, so we can afford the word "idol", and we also need such idols. In fact, in this ever-changing era, idols from all walks of life are everywhere, which reflects the pluralistic and enterprising culture and spirit of the times.
The idolatry of the younger generation, with college students as the main body, has been gradually reconstructed, and the iteration of new idols has been accelerated, and "cultivation system", "cross-dimensional" and "virtual idols" have emerged one after another. The "new generation" idols are more people-friendly, concrete and secular, but they are also more symbolic, modular and entertaining. There is a close interaction between "nurturing" idols and "fans", which makes "fans" have full sense of participation, substitution and dominance in idol selection and shaping. The "second-dimensional" virtual idol builds an infinite imagination space with its "perfect human design", caters to the interactive desire of fans through the creation of the same person, and even breaks through the "second-dimensional wall" to realize the intersection and integration with the "third-dimensional" world. These new idol worship phenomena not only reflect the timely transformation of idol worship styles in social transformation, technological innovation and media change, but also contain profound changes in the thinking and behavior of the younger generation with college students as the main body in the context of the times.
The value of idols lies not in being looked up to, but in illuminating our way forward with their spiritual fire. Idols of different times symbolize different spirits of the times, and they inspire us to keep pursuing progress and contribute to the realization of our own life value and social development.
Five, how to become an idol
(1) Efforts and struggles
Becoming an idol doesn't happen overnight. You need to find the right direction and struggle for years. There are many kinds of idols, including performing stars, but more knowledge and accumulation in one aspect can convince people and even worship them. Just like LAY, who was born in Changsha, Hunan Province, is a singer, actor and dancer. He made his official debut as a member of EXO-M and EXO in 2012. Along the way, he constantly worked hard to improve his professional level and changed from a young boy to a dazzling star. He always recalls the days when he practiced in Korea, the empty underground practice room and his bewildered self after waking up suddenly in the middle of the night. It is these experiences that support his present life. Becoming an idol means being hard on yourself and practicing constantly. In order to show your best self on the stage, even if you only have physical memory, you have to support the whole field. No matter what kind of idol you are, you need to make great efforts and make unremitting progress towards your goal.
(B) Grasp the opportunity
Success needs opportunities, and more people need to know themselves to have the capital to become idols. In today's society, opportunity is often the key to a person's success. YiBo showed his outstanding performance ability at an early age. He made his debut in the variety show Happy Camp, and then participated in the filming of The Untamed, thus successfully entering the public eye. His success lies not only in his talent and hard work, but also in his ability to seize opportunities. In the entertainment circle, opportunities are fleeting. When opportunities come, we must dare to seize them and bravely show our talents and charm. At the same time, we should also have enough psychological quality to face all kinds of challenges and pressures.
(3) The way from amateur to idol
The process of becoming an idol from an amateur is full of challenges, among which training and promotion through Star City Idol College is one way. Trainees are a way for Japan and South Korea to tap new artists, which is well known to the public in Korea. People with outstanding image, talent and temperament are trained by professional art training, reaching the standard of singer, actor and singing and dancing combination, thus making their debut. Trainees, on the other hand, passed basic training in vocal music, dance, body building, etc. in the early stage, and reached the standard of selecting trainees by brokerage companies, and signed a contract with brokerage companies to become formal trainees and get the opportunity to debut.
Star City Idol College is committed to building a top trainee training college, where outstanding students can have direct recommendation opportunities for high-quality draft from Chinese and Korean companies, as well as direct recommendation opportunities for various domestic variety shows and entertainment programs. The college offers dance classes (mainly hiphop, choreography and jazz), vocal music classes (mainly singing and rap), body building classes (specializing in shaping image and temperament) and performance classes (improving expressiveness and lens sense). At the same time, the college will also set up vocal music classrooms, body-building classrooms, dance classrooms and performance classrooms to provide students with all-round training.
The State Administration of Radio and Television has carried out special investigation and rectification of network variety shows, strictly controlled idol-cultivating programs, and required them to be correct in orientation and healthy in content. Although idol-cultivating programs can make the audience get spiritual satisfaction and spiritual comfort in the process of watching, there are also some problems, such as the player's personality is deliberately enlarged to form a label, malicious editing in the later stage creates a topic of public opinion, and the traffic level is the only criterion for evaluation, and even encourages some fans' irrational behavior. Therefore, as a star, you should assume the responsibility of setting an example and illuminating the way forward. You should be more strict with yourself outside the industry norms, have a real skill, and have a sincere heart to shine in the hearts of fans for a long time.
For amateurs who dream of becoming trainees, trainee training is a good opportunity to greatly improve themselves in all aspects. Only with hard work, time and sweat can we reap dreams, flowers and applause. Trainees are the stepping stones to become trainees to successfully sign a contract with a brokerage company. Besides, there are ways for ordinary people to become stars, such as taking an examination of film and television schools, participating in talent shows, becoming online celebrity through live broadcast, and walking on. But no matter which way you choose, you need to have a skill.
