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Over the past decade, Korean popular culture has become a global phenomenon. The 'Korean Wave' of music, film, television, sports, and cuisine generates significant revenues and cultural pride in South Korea. The Korean Popular Culture Reader provides a timely and essential foundation for the study of 'Kpop,' relating the contemporary cultural landscape to its historical roots. The essays in this collection reveal the intimate connections of Korean popular culture, or hallyu, to the peninsula's colonial and postcolonial histories, to the nationalist projects of the military dictatorship, and to the neoliberalism of twentyfirstcentury South Korea. Combining translations of seminal essays by Korean scholars on topics ranging from sports to colonialera serial fiction with new work by scholars based in fields including literary studies, film and media studies, ethnomusicology, and art history, this collection expertly navigates the social and political dynamics that have shaped Korean cultural production over the past century.Contributors. Junghwan Cheon, Michelle Cho, Youngmin Choe, Steven Chung, Katarzyna J. Cwiertka, Stephen Epstein, Olga Fedorenko, Kelly Y. Jeong, Rachael Miyung Joo, Inkyu Kang, Kyu Hyun Kim, Kyung Hyun Kim, Pil Ho Kim, Boduerae Kwon, Regina Yung Lee, Sohl Lee, Jessica Likens, Roald Maliangkay, Youngju Ryu, Hyunjoon Shin, MinJung Son, James Turnbull, Travis Workman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader'? A: 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader' focuses on the global impact of Korean popular culture, often referred to as the 'Korean Wave' or hallyu, exploring its connections to South Korea's historical, cultural, and social contexts.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from a range of scholars, including Jung-hwan Cheon, Michelle Cho, Youngmin Choe, Steven Chung, and many others, providing diverse perspectives on Korean popular culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader' contains a total of 464 pages, offering an extensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: When was 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader' published? A: 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader' was published on March 7, 2014, making it a relevant resource for studies into contemporary and historical aspects of Korean culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it includes scholarly essays that connect Korean popular culture to its historical roots and socio-political dynamics.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays of this collection? A: The essays explore themes such as the evolution of K-pop, colonial and postcolonial histories, sports, media, nationalism, and the effects of neoliberalism in South Korea.
- Q: Can this book help me understand K-pop culture? A: Yes, the collection provides crucial insights into K-pop culture, linking its rise to broader historical and cultural phenomena in South Korea.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists interested in Korean culture? A: While the book is academic in nature, it presents accessible essays that can benefit non-specialists interested in understanding Korean popular culture.
- Q: What academic fields does this book draw upon? A: 'The Korean Popular Culture Reader' draws upon various academic fields, including literary studies, film and media studies, ethnomusicology, and art history.