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Ancient China fostered fan culture millennia before pop idols

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Chinese fan culture has a history stretching back millennia, predating modern pop idols and celebrities. In ancient times, poets and performers gained fame through their beauty and talent in various public settings. One notable early figure was Pan Yue, a writer from the Western Jin dynasty, celebrated for his striking looks and refined demeanor, who became a cultural epitome of male beauty. AI

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Ancient China fostered fan culture millennia before pop idols

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