Galaxy Z Fold 8 borrows a K-pop fandom phenomenon for its coolest camera trick
Android Police 2026-07-22 14:52:36
Context: Samsung has introduced a new camera feature called My FanCam on its Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, which allows users to easily create "fan cam" videos, a style popularized by K-pop fandom. This feature uses AI to track and focus on a specific performer in a live concert video, making it easier for fans to create high-quality content. My FanCam is a nod to the significant cultural phenomenon of fan cams in the K-pop world.
Key Facts
- The My FanCam feature on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series allows users to select a specific performer in a video, and the software will automatically track and reframe the video to keep the subject center stage.
- Fan cams, or "jik-kaem" in Korean, have been a part of K-pop fandom for decades, with early examples dating back to the late 1990s, and gained widespread popularity with a 2014 video of EXID member Hani that garnered 39 million views on YouTube.
- Samsung has a history of partnering with K-pop performers, including BTS, Blackpink, and Girls' Generation, and has incorporated its camera stabilization technology into the My FanCam feature.
- The My FanCam feature is currently exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, but Android Police has asked Samsung if it plans to bring this feature to other Galaxy phones in a future software update, such as One UI 9.
- The feature uses Samsung's Super Steady and Horizon Lock technologies to provide high-quality video stabilization, and can be easily used in a few minutes to render a professional-looking fan cam video.