Hegemonic Mimicry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
National Identity ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Cultural Influence ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
Korean Cinema ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
Cultural Subjectivity

In Hegemonic Mimicry, Kyung Hyun Kim considers the recent global success of Korean popular culture—the Korean wave of pop music, cinema, and television, which is also known as hallyu—from a transnational and transcultural perspective. Using the concept of mimicry to think through hallyu's adaptation of American sensibilities and genres, he shows how the commercialization of Korean popular culture has upended the familiar dynamic of major-to-minor cultural influence, enabling hallyu to become a dominant global cultural phenomenon. At the same time, its worldwide popularity has rendered its Koreanness opaque. Kim argues that Korean cultural subjectivity over the past two decades is one steeped in ethnic rather than national identity. Explaining how South Korea leaped over the linguistic and cultural walls surrounding a supposedly “minor” culture to achieve global ascendance, Kim positions K-pop, Korean cinema and television serials, and even electronics as transformative acts of reappropriation that have created a hegemonic global ethnic identity.

scholarly journals Pamięć w kulturze teraźniejszości

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-141
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Tarkowska
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
New Media ◽  
Collective Memory ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contemporary Culture ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Social Time ◽  
Media And Communication

One of the most substantial interdisciplinary topics in the study of contemporary culture is change in social time, which is expressed in the compression of time (and space) and changing relationships between the past, present, and future. Research and analysis situate the present in an exceptional position in contemporary culture, providing us with the term ‘culture of the present.’ At the same time, however, we are dealing with a phenomenon labeled the ‘explosion of memory’—an astounding multidirectional and multifaceted rise in interest in the past. It is therefore worthwhile to investigate the structures and mechanisms of collective memory, as well as how the past is defined in contemporary culture, from the perspective of time as a social and cultural phenomenon. Questions should be asked regarding the mechanisms that unite the dominance of the present in culture with a rising interest in the past. The perspective of social time reveals that the ‘culture of the present,’ the current dominating forms of memory intensification, and the heightened awareness of the past, are influenced by the same or similar factors. These include new media and communication technologies, as well as consumption and popular culture, which change the structure of time, condense the time horizon, alter the manner in which the past is experienced, and modify the mechanisms of collective memory.

The Origins of the Park Jung-hee Syndrome in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (01) ◽  
pp. 1950003
Author(s):  
EUNJUNG CHOI ◽  
JONGSEOK WOO
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Political Socialization ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Electoral Politics ◽  
The Political ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Past ◽  
System Output ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

In the past few decades, post-democratization politics in South Korea have witnessed an upsurge in authoritarian nostalgia, called the “Park Jung-hee syndrome.” This paper examines the origins of public nostalgia for the authoritarian dictator by putting two theoretical arguments, i.e., the socialization thesis and the system output thesis, to an empirical test. This paper utilizes the 2010 Korea Democracy Barometer from the Korea Barometer and the 2010 and the 2015 Korean National Identity Survey from the East Asia Institute. The empirical analysis of the South Korean case strongly supports the political socialization argument, suggesting that citizens’ yearning for Park Jung-hee is not merely an outcome of the negative evaluations of the democratic governments’ performances. Rather, their authoritarian nostalgia is in large part an outcome of their political socialization during the Park dictatorship. The analysis implies that, although a resurgence of the Park Jung-hee syndrome in post-democratization South Korea is not expected to derail the country’s route to democratic deepening, it may continue to be a main source of political division in partisan and electoral politics in the future.

scholarly journals National Identity Expressed in Chinese and Korean Clothing

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Chenhao Sun ◽  
Jisoo Ha
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Religious Philosophy ◽  
Clothing Design ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The World ◽  
Traditional Arts

The purpose of the study is to observe historically national identity expressed in Chinese and Korean Clothing. The literature review and the case study both in China and South Korea were conducted at the same time. The outcomes from the studies are as follow: National identity has been reflected in clothing mainly via the adoption of ethnic elements and civic elements. Chinese and Korean visible-symbolized ethnic elements are from their traditional arts, costumes and lifestyles, invisible-spiritual ethnic elements mainly from religious philosophy. But the Korean wave, which is the modern ethnic invisible-spiritual element, is growing popular all over the world. Chinese and Korean visible-symbolized political elements refer to national or governmental sign, marks or national logo. The invisible-spiritual political elements contain the specific political atmosphere. Chinese are Socialism and anti-capitalism. Meanwhile Korean are Patriotism, Collectiveness, anti-communism and Military ideology. It provides a comprehensive and complete theoretical background for investigating how national identity has been shown in China and Korea’s past and current fashion. It is expected to promote the diversified development of both Chinese and Korean clothing design expression in the future.

scholarly journals Koreańska fala, czyli wpływ i rozprzestrzenianie się kultury koreańskiej w krajach europejskich i amerykańskich

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Marlena Oleksiuk
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Korean Culture ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Past ◽  
Language History ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The World ◽  
Culture Start ◽  
Korean Food

The Korean wave, the influence and spread of Korean culture in European and American countries The Korean wave, especially over the past few years, has had a significant impact on the world. More and more people have begun to be interested in the culture of South Korea to a greater or lesser extent. Some people are interested only in K-pop or Korean series, but there are many people who expand their interest in Korean culture, start learning the language, history, and customs. Of all aspects of South Korean culture, K-pop is certainly the most popular. Much more artists organize concert tours for the benefit of European countries and America, in 2019, in Poland there were 15 such concerts. More and more often, Korean food festivals, stationary stores selling Korean cosmetics and food products are organized, in some countries, there even appear themed dance schools focusing on learning specific K-pop dance arrangements. The Korean wave also affects the perception of beauty by people – in 2018, on the annual list of the most handsome men, there appeared much more Koreans than in previous years, even members of the BTS group occupy the first places on the list.

scholarly journals Retro-Series About the Artists of Soviet Popular Music: Between Conventions, Past and Reality

2021 ◽  
pp. 298-331
Author(s):  
D.A. Zhurkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Popular Music ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
The Past ◽  
Soviet Cinema ◽  
The Status ◽  
Biographical Film ◽  
Film Genres ◽  
Insight Into

The article deals with the dramaturgical and aesthetic patterns of the Russian TV series of the 2000s–2010s, which provide insight into the lives of famous Soviet pop music artists. The main characters in the biopics studied were inspired by Leonid Utyosov, Pyotr Leshchenko, Lyubov Orlova, Anna German, Lyudmila Zykina, Valentina Tolkunova, Alla Pugacheva, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Edita Piekha, Valery Obodzinsky and Muslim Magomaev. The article gives an overview of the similarities in the development of historical and biographical film genres in Hollywood and Soviet cinema. Moreover, a brief introduction to Soviet films about musicians is provided. The main part of the research is devoted to the issues of adaptation of Hollywood conventions of the music biopic genre In Russiania. Through the interaction of the Soviet past, Hollywood standards and contemporary Russian realities, the specific features of different narration types are revealed, the issue of authenticity is considered, and the status of pop music in the past and present is outlined. In addition, the types of dramatic conflicts and types of heroes are analyzed, questions of the commercial component in relation to Soviet popular culture are raised.

scholarly journals Medical Hallyu In Mongolia: A Case Study Of Dr. Kwan-Tae Park’s Spirituality And Medical Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 4821-4832
Author(s):  
HO-WOOG KIM Et al.
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Diplomatic Relations ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
Human Relationship ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Medical Missionary ◽  
Korean Food

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Mongolia in 1990, Hallyu (the Korean Wave) has rapidly spread to Mongolia. Korean food and medicine, as well as Korean drama and pop music, are welcomed by Mongolians. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of Korean medical service on Mongolia, focusing on the Korean medical missionary Kwan-tae Park. We will show that his excellent human relationship as a reason for his fruit-bearing ministry in the Mongolian society, which is somewhat unfriendly to aggressive Christian evangelism. In conclusion, we will argue that his ministry is imitating Jesus' life presented by the New Testament in a large framework.

Western Culture in Korean Wave

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariha Azalea ◽  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Western Culture ◽  
Culture Industry ◽  
Music Video ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
Original Culture

Korean Wave is a product of the culture industry comes from South Korea. The emergence of popular culture is also one of the effects of the occurrence of the phenomenon of globalization in a culture consumed globally and at domination by the Western culture. This research seeks to elaborate the elements of American culture are assumed to be found in the products of the Korean wave. This analysis method using semiotics Roland Barthes to know the visual signs that lead to the western cultural context in the music video of 2NE1 which is idol girlband Korea. The focus in this study is the costumes, hairstyles, and setting the symbols shown 2NE1 personnel in the music video. The results showed that Western cultural elements that exist in the music video is more dominate than any element of the culture of Korea. The concept of the music video, how to dress, settings and appearance of existing personnel in the music video appearance more like Westerners. 2NE1 music video in personnel described as a strong, courageous woman but still accentuates the side of beauty. The appearance of the displayed setting personnel and fickle and leads to the western cultural elements. Western cultural elements have dominated and diimitasi as well as produced back in the form of a Korean Wave her through one of the music video for 2NE1. The presence of Korean Wave popular culture as a redirect on the cultural industries that showcase not only the work, but the visual aspects and meanings that play an important role in the Korean Wave. The use of elements of western in the Korean wave is done in order to be accepted by the international community. Overall music video 2NE1 adopt and represent the elements of western in his meaning shows that 2NE1 is a representation of the culture of western that getting away from the original culture of South Korea.

scholarly journals The soft power implications of the new South Korean cinema: Approaching audiences in East Asia and Lithuania

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-137
Author(s):  
Laima Juknevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
New South ◽  
Motion Pictures ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Korean Cinema ◽  
South Korean Government ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Korean Wave

Vytautas Magnus UniversitySouth Korea’s experience wielding soft power is usually associated with the Korean Wave, which swept the Asian region off its feet predominantly during the first decade of this century. In this article I will however argue that the phenomenon of the Korean Wave has never been intended as a calculated attempt on the part of the South Korean government to enhance the overall South Korean image worldwide and thus increase South Korean international might and prestige. To prove the validity of this hypothesis, I will provide a concise historical overview of the inception, development and spread of South Korean popular culture, while at the same time tracing its underlying soft power implications. I will likewise attempt to discuss the popular reception of the Korean Wave in three East Asian countries, i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan and Japan, and one European country, i.e. Lithuania. The scope of the endeavour has been largely restricted to the cinematic aspect of the Korean Wave, for I consider the creation of motion pictures and drama serials to be by far the most precious, influential and revealing form of art.

scholarly journals Nature Republic dan Innisfree Sebagai Soft Power Brand Ambasador and Personality Korea Selatan di Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Aditya Putra Pratama
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Automotive Electronics ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
Korean Language ◽  
Korean Wave ◽  
Nation Brand ◽  
Made In

Brand Ambassador is an instrument of achieving the interests of the state which is popularly used South Korea as one example of countries that use their Brand Using (Hallyu) as the mediums to get achieved success in Indonesia. in 2002, Indonesia began to look at South Korea by showing Korean drama with the introduction of Korean drama in Indonesia through private television. The reason for the development of Korean pop culture (Korean Wave) in Indonesia is the embodiment of globalization. In the communication and cultural dimensions, South Korea is increasingly recognized by the Indonesian public drama that aired in Indonesia became the gateway for the entry of other Korean cultural products or known by the name Hallyu / Korean Wave, such as Korean pop music (K-Pop), Korean food (K-Food ), and Korean language and letters (Hangeul). It also makes many products made in Korea also enter Indonesia, including cosmetics, automotive, electronics, etc. As a form of Korean Nation Brand in Indonesia. So, Indonesian people can feel about  (Hallyu) that came in. The purpose of this study will look at how Indonesia's attitude in responding to it and what is driving Indonesia's response to the phenomenon of Korean Skincare that uses as Diplomacy in Indonesia.

scholarly journals DIPLOMASI KPOP SEBAGAI KEBIJAKAN LUAR NEGERI KOREA SELATAN TERHADAP INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Aji Adira Fadia Putri Padmo ◽  
Achbil Khumaini Fajrin Muhammad ◽  
Adityamas Perdana Al-Hafidh ◽  
Muhammad Aria Senna
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Cultural Diplomacy ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Diplomatic Relations ◽  
Pop Music ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Korean Wave

<p align="center"><em>Abstract</em></p><p><em>South Korea implements a soft power strategy, namely cultural diplomacy through the Korean Wave in its diplomatic relations with Indonesia. This strategy has get responded positively to relations between the two countries because the Korean Wave is now one of the most popular cultures in Indonesia. This paper aims to identify and analyze the interest of K-Pop cultural diplomacy on the cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia. The Korean Wave is part of Korean cultural diplomacy in Indonesia and has a great influence on bilateral relations between the two countries. South Korea has a great opportunity for the interest of the Indonesian people to K-Pop music because it can be used as a means of increasing closer cooperation with Indonesia, especially in the economic and socio-cultural fields</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em>: Cultural Diplomacy, South Korea, Indonesia, Korean Wave, Soft Power</em></p><p align="center">Abstrak</p><p>Korea Selatan menerapkan soft power strategy yaitu diplomasi budaya melalui Korean Wave dalam hubungan diplomatiknya dengan Indonesia. Strategi ini telah memberikan respon positif terhadap hubungan kedua negara karena Korean Wave kini menjadi salah satu budaya yang paling diminati oleh masyarakat Indonesia. Paper ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kepentingan diplomasi budaya K-Pop terhadap hubungan kerjasama Korea Selatan dan Indonesia.  Korean Wave yang merupakan bagian dari diplomasi budaya Korea di Indonesia dan memiliki pengaruh yang besar terhadap hubungan bilateral kedua Negara. Korea Selatan mempunyai peluang yang besar atas ketertarikan masyarakat Indonesia terhadap musik K-Pop karena hal tersebut dapat dijadikan sebagai alat untuk meningkatkan kerjasama yang lebih erat dengan Indonesia, khususnya di bidang ekonomi dan sosial budaya</p><p><strong>Kata Kunci: </strong>Diplomasi Budaya, Korea Selatan, Indonesia, Korean Wave, Soft Power</p>

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