STATUS QUO Magazine Issue 02: My Beloved Idol

"Oshi" (推し), in general, refers to a beloved person or object that one supports.

On a spiritual level, it is the sustenance for a fan's existence, an irreplaceable obsession and passion, even deeply rooted in their daily life.
—"Idol, Burning" by Rin Usami

Whether in reality or the two-dimensional world, idols are always shining existences. And beneath the brilliant starlight, what are the faces gazing at the starry sky expecting, and what are they pursuing? Is it an ideal role model, or a projection of emotions or the unknown? Is it a way to connect with others and find resonance, or simply the courage and support to live on?

If one day a star falls, and an idol crumbles, would the journey of chasing stars have been meaningless? The new issue of "STATUS QUO" focuses on the figures under the starry sky, inviting those who pursue them to tell their stories.