I Backgroud The Korean wave (Hallyu) refers to the increase in the popularity of South Korean entertainment and culture starting in the 1990s, in Asia, and more recently in other parts of the world. In other words, It has shown the significant increase in the popularity of Korean entertainment and culture since the late 1990s. In addition to, it first spreads to China, Japan and other countries including Taiwan, Vietna, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.<중 략>The effects and impact of the cultural phenomenon was predicted to decrease in its formative years but recent trends suggest otherwise. Korean culture exports are predicted to reach up to $3.8 billion in revenue in 2011, a 14% increase from the previous year. Although the Korean wave has reached new heights, concerns have been issued about long-term stable growth of Korean culture exports. The phenomenon has caused a number of Koreans to express national pride on the Internet. As the result, some of the experts worry that other countries misconceive the pride as an invasive culture to make political problems to other countries. Moreover, recognizing the soft power that hallyu grants upon Korea, the South Korean government actively utilizes the Korean pop culture in establishing or improving diplomatic relations. Celebrities are invited to various political affairs and often serve as honorary ambassadors of political campaigns.
K-pop: Korean Popular MusicClass:Date:Name:ContentsI. Background1. Definition2. History3. Musical and visual stylesII. K-pop1. Appeal and fanbase2. K-pop in Japan3. Gangnam StyleIII. Criticism1. Fan Obsession2. CorruptionIV. Conclusionk-popI. BackgroundK-pop (Korean: 가요, kayo[1]) (an abbreviation of Korean pop or Korean popular music[1]) is a musical genreconsisting of dance, electronic, electropop, hip hop, rock, and R&Bmusic originating in South Korea. In addition to music, k-pop has grown subculture among teenagers and young adults around the world. Although in a bigger scope K-pop may include other genres of "popular music" within Korea, outside of the country the term is more commonly used for songs by Korean teen idols which covers mostly dance, electronic, rap, hip-hop, and R&B genres. Starting in 1992, dance and rap music became popular due to Seo Taiji & Boys, which is seen as the beginning of modern k-pop. Genres such as ballad and rock are still popular today, however, the tnspicuous. At this period of time, civilians were exposed to pop songs by commercial radio stations, which led to the great popularity of pop songs. The Kim Sisters, Yoon Bok-hee and Patti Kimwere the first singers to debut in such countries as Vietnam and United States.In the 1970s, the new career of DJsbecame popular, deeply impacting the teenage cultures. Guitars and jeans were the symbols of youth. This resulted in the introduction of more folk singers, such as Chang Sik Song, Young Nam Cho, and Hee Eun Yang. In 1977, the Seoul International Song Festival was launched, which encouraged cultural exchanges with other countries. In 1980, the Asia Music Forum was launched. National singers from five different Asian countries competed in the event. Cho Yong-pilwon first place and earned a high reputation as a Korean singer in Japan.In the 1990s, early versions of Korean pop incorporated American popular musicstyles like rap, rockand technoin their music. Since the debut of Seo Taiji &Boat Girls' Generationfans admit to liking the group for its members' looks and their personality, radiating what the magazine calls "humility" and friendliness to each and one of the fans. A fan stated to the magazine that when Girls' Generation performs on stage, you get the illusion of the girls sometimes looking right at you and interacting with you personally. Many K-pop fans travel overseas to get the chance to see Korean bands. Tours from Japan and China bring many fans to see K-pop concerts. A K-pop group tour from Japan had more than 7000 fans fly to Seoul to meet the boyband JYJ. During the Korean boy band JYJ'sconcert in Barcelona, fans from many parts of the world camped overnight to gain entrance.K-pop fans purchase bags of Fan riceas gifts to their favourite bands in order to show their love and support. According to Time Magazine, for BIGBANG'sfirst show in months, 12.7 tons of rice were donated from 50 fan clubs around the world and stacks of rice bags were lined up like he first Korean group to perform and sell out 100,000 seats at Tokyo Dome. Labelmate Super Juniorfollowed in 2012 with its Super Show 4Tokyo Dome leg which also had a sold-out 100,000 seats. It since has been followed by the SM Townconcertwhich garnered the same number of audiences at the same venue in the same year. Lee Jung Hyunwas the first Korean singer to attend the prestigious K?haku Uta Gassenin 2004. Performing on Kohaku is strictly by invitation, so only the most successful J-pop artists and enka singers can perform; a performance on Kohaku is a big highlight in a singer’s career. Super Juniorand Big Banghave been also showing success, having albums certified Gold by the RIAJ, with Super Juniorone of the best selling groups in Japan.In 2010, Korean girl groups such as Girls' Generationand Karamarked progress for other K-pop acts after being able to rank in the top five on the Oriconcharts.K-pop girl groups that advance into Japan focus on the young, independent, and teenage marivate" fans. These fans are most notable young females.[83]Some sasaeng fans hire taxis to follow their idols. There are taxi services catering specifically for these fans that are willing to speed after the vans transporting idols." Korean public officials recognize this as a unique but serious concern.Junsufrom JYJtold reporters that obsessive fans have even installed GPS trackers under his car to monitor his every move. During a press conference, the boy band JYJconfirmed they were victims of invasion of privacy and stalking. There were instances of breaking and entering where fans would take pictures of and steal items in members' households. he members of JYJ have been harassed by sasaeng fans since the band's formation in 2009. Some sasaeng fans have installed CCTVsurveillance cameras near Park Yoochun’shome.In another incident, the Korean Broadcasting Systemreports TVXQmember Yunhodrank a beverage containing super glue from an strange woman and received medical attention. The a.