In this YouTube video on eating disorders and thinness in South Korea, an American vlogger who covers the global invasion of Korean culture (or as it’s known in Korea, Hallyu), notes, “K-pop has been hugely influential in the whole diet scene because people want t...
Q:XOXOinvolves multiple characters who are kpop idols. The industry can be a bit opaque even to those who are mega-fans of kpop. How did you go about writing and filling in the blanks to create a convincing portrayal of the idol experience? A: I wrote this book so that it wouldfeelli...
Yujie As it probably seems obvious, there are lots of Asian songs sung in English. Lots of people whine about how these songs sound “American-wanna-be”, how bad the lyrics are, and how funny pronunciations sound… However, there are some good ones that are great for people to start t...
Also ranks #1 on Kpop Idols That Are 91-ers (Year of the Sheep) Also ranks #1 on Male K-pop Idols Born In 1991 695 votes Agree or disagree? Photo: Lee Dong-wook Instagram 9 Lee Dong-wook Lee Dong-wook, a veteran in the South Korean entertainment landscape, has long been captivating...
“American women! Fuck em or rather don’t fuck em”, thinks Fuch. Fuch looks at photos of his family in the USA to cheer him up but seeing the family photos just makes him more depressed and causes him to shed tears over the keyboard. Not wanting to short circuit, the lap top with...
2. KCON is a Hallyu/Korean Wave-centric convention that began in 2012 in California. As its website (http://www.kconusa.com/) notes “KCON USA is the original convention dedicated to bring “All Things Hallyu” to the American fan base” and showcases the music, dramas, food, beauty ...
Revenue from soft power can come in many forms. One distinct form is Kpop concerts where fans would fly in to catch their idols at the first stop of their tour. BTS’ ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself’ concert at the Seoul Olympic Stadium was estimated to have brought in a whopping 922.9...