Identity can be described as the distinguishing character of an individual. This is shaped by different aspects as one goes through life with media being one of the most influential aspects in the 21st century through which identity is either performed or formed. Social media is one of the biggest forms of identity expressions and can be considered as a platform of free expression. The concept of hybridity in relation to performance of identity is very much related to social media due to the fact that the internet keeps data forever which causes its users to filter what kind of information they post for the world to see. A famous example is the trend in which people have adopted the “finsta” for only close friends and family where they post “the real versions of themselves ” and a public Instagram page with a “personality that resonates with the societal social media concepts.” this example shows a direct relationship between media and identity performance. Another influence media has on identity today can be viewed from the lens of creator-fan relationship. An example is the BTS fan army which has had the fans involved in specific fashion genres as they try to replicate their celebrity idols.
