Have you ever had a fantasy about someone you don't know? Maybe you felt connected to a vlogger, streamer, or celebrity. Repeated exposure to media and online figures can develop into a parasocial relationship, where one can develop illusions of friendship, closeness, and even intimacy. As a full-time streamer, Yoojin has had experiences with parasocial relationships within her community. She shares raw insight on how this has impacted her and how community members can support her and other online personalities.

Check out Yoojin here: https://www.twitch.tv/yoojin/ | https://linktr.ee/yoojpls

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Music: Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music

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