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33 keys to understanding the Korean Wave : beyond BTS, Parasite, and Squid Game / Sukie Park.
Van Pelt Library DS923.23 .P37 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Park, Sukie, author.
- Language:
- English
- Korean
- Subjects (All):
- Popular culture--Korean influences.
- Popular culture.
- Korea (South)--Civilization.
- Korea (South).
- Korea (South)--Relations--Western countries.
- Western countries--Relations--Korea (South).
- Western countries.
- Physical Description:
- 517 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Updated English edition.
- Other Title:
- Thirty-three keys to understanding the Korean Wave
- Place of Publication:
- [New York City] : NYCulturebeat, [2025]
- Language Note:
- Translated from Korean.
- Summary:
- How did Korea transform from the Land of the Morning Calm into a global cultural powerhouse? Journalist Sukie Park unpacks the cultural, historical, and social forces behind Hallyu's meteoric rise. Expanding on the Korean edition (June 2023), this updated English edition offers fresh insights into Korea's global influence. The Korean edition is available in major university libraries worldwide, including Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Stanford, and Leiden. Why this book matters: A 360-Degree perspective: Beyond K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Cinema- exploriong literature, fine arts, classical music, ballet, sports, food, fashion, beauty, and more. Authentic Voices: Firsthand insights from key figures in K-Culture, drawn from the author's 30+ years as a cultural journalist. Sharp Analysis: Tracing Hallyu's roots in Korean history while analyzing its political challenges and future direction. Global Context: Linking Korea's rise to major cultural movements like the Italian Renaissance while examing how Korea is reshaping global culture. Who Should Read This Book? Hallyu scholars and students. Journalists covering Korean culture and global trends. The Korean diaspora, international adoptees, and multicultural families. Hallyu fans, professionals, and travelers.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9798218665432
- 9798218665845
- OCLC:
- 1519588337
- Publisher Number:
- 90102642405
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