What's Trending: Are fandoms really toxic?
Published on 17 Aug 2026
Being part of a fandom can be fun — you find people who share your interests, build friendships and celebrate the things you love. But when does passion cross the line into toxic behaviour?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look at why online fandoms can become hostile, and whether being fiercely loyal to your favourite celebrity or community can sometimes go too far.
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