Highlights
Fandoms are a significant phenomenon in today’s society and their impact is felt in various sectors that make up the society. Below we look at some of the most prominent and enthusiastic fan groups that have impacted entertainment and other domains.
1. BTS:
The fans of BTS which is commonly known as the BTS ARMY is a force to reckon in the music industry. These die-hard supporters have assisted in taking the Korean boy band to the international stage. They have become famous for their well coordinated streaming parties, charity activities and never tiring support and the BTS Army has set the new standard for a fan base in this era of digital entertainment.
2. Star Wars:
Star Wars lovers have been real power players for many years now. It focuses on movies, TV shows, books, and video games. If you love the original trilogy or the new series, you’re going to find something that you like in this vast universe. This is true since the fans have ensured that the franchise remains going strong for generations.
3. Game of Thrones:
To be more precise, the fans of Game of Thrones are probably one of the most dedicated despite a rather dubious ending. People are heavily engaged with the plot and the characters of the television series taking place in Westeros. Since its airing, the show broke into the mainstream culture and even now catchphrases such as ‘Winter is Coming’ are common.
4. Marvel Cinematic Universe:
Marvel enthusiasts have gathered together to establish one of the best fan groups in the entire world. It doesn’t matter if this character is Tony Stark from Iron Man or Natasha Romanoff from Black Widow – these fans know character histories, film clichés, and comic book plots by heart. Because of the MCU, there are so many things that have been theorized, discussed and created by fans, which is why it is truly one of the biggest players in the entertainment industry.
5. Supernatural:
Supernatural fans who have been watching the show for 15 seasons have seen the Winchester brothers go through heaven, hell, and everywhere in between. This is an argument that truly speaks of the show’s endurance; the fans have created an enclosed group of people who are proud of the show.
6. Doctor Who:
Pertaining to the fans of Doctor Who they are called Whovians and they have been time traveling for over half a century. The fact that this show updates with a new Doctor has maintained the fans’ interest. The TARDIS, or the time-space machine, is the central prop of this ever-popular British science fiction television show, and there is always something new to learn about the colorful creatures called Daleks.
7. Lord of the Rings:
The beautiful fantasy world created by Tolkien has enchanted the readers and the audience as well. The fans of the Lord of the Rings are often very passionate about the specific details of the series, including languages, the history of Middle-earth and other themes. And the recent TV series has introduced a new generation to this exciting and highly detailed fandom.
8. Harry Potter:
The first one that comes to mind is the Harry Potter fandom. Really lovers of J. K. Rowling books are likely to know all spells, the difference in house colors, and the layout of Hogwarts in detail. It has given rise to so many cosplays, fan fictions, and in some instances actual Quidditch leagues. The products related to the Harry Potter series are still being bought by the fans, justifying the everlasting charm of this series.
9. Star Trek:
Trekkies have been boldly going where no man has gone before since the middle of the twentieth century. This is a popular sci-fi show whose fan base is particularly devoted to the concept of diversity and the advancement of science depicted in the show. Star Trek conventions are those awesome and famous events, which depict the strength and imagination of this ever-enduring community.
10. The Walking Dead:
Ever since the show started, audiences have been taken through an environment where walkers are in the ascendancy. The suspense of the show has made the fans loyal and have followed the show in other forms such as comics, spin offs, and video games.
