This research delves into the influence exerted by BTS and BLACKPINK, prominent K-pop idol groups, on Chinese K-pop fans’ perceptions of gender, gender equality, and inclusivity. Employing data ...collected through a comprehensive survey distributed among a diverse cohort of fans (35 young Chinese K- pop fans), the study examines the impact of these musical phenomena’s image and temperament on their Chinese followers’ conceptualization of gender constructs and roles. A transformation from traditional binary notions of gender is revealed, that is, most respondents ascribe gender to a complex interplay of biological sex and social constructs. Besides, Fans’ enthusiasm for gender temperaments, in particular, exhibits subtle patterns that resonate with K-pop’s acceptance of a variety of gender presentations. Overall, this study substantiates the pivotal role of popular music acts in shaping Chinese K-pop fans’ contemporary conceptions of gender and fostering a climate of inclusivity, as well as underscoring the vital importance of taking cultural context into account when interpreting gender representations in K-pop.
From BTS to Squid Game, Hallyu 3.0 signifies a new global milestone as the Korean wave continues to forge ahead. Given the substantial influence of the media in shaping public perceptions of societal ...issues, this study conducts a comparative textual analysis of news discourses from the BBC, CNN, and KBS, focusing on their representations of K-pop. The findings indicate that K-pop is characterized as a 'commodity' strategically produced by the Korean government to boost exports and stimulate the tourism industry. Moreover, the Western news outlets tended to position K-pop as a news anchor, predominantly associating it with controversial socio-political topics in a negative light. Additionally, they frequently linked contentious societal issues with K-pop stars while portraying K-pop fans as 'the Other.' In contrast, KBS primarily directs attention to the unexpected phenomenon of K-pop's global popularity, accentuating a sense of nationalistic pride in K-pop artists. This article further discusses the ways in which news media represents K-pop, grounding its analysis in principles derived from Orientalist theory.
In this paper, we examine how young adults who are consumers of K‐Pop in three culturally diverse cities (Paris, Philadelphia, and Manchester) reshape their symbolic boundaries to face social ...challenges. Analyzing data from 132 interviews, we show how young adults mainly confront social exclusion in Paris, fight racism in Philadelphia and deal with xenophobia in Manchester. Although K‐Pop adds to the dynamics of exclusion due to being perceived as culturally foreign, our participants use K‐Pop as a resource to reshape social boundaries towards new forms of inclusion. They do this by relying on K‐Pop as a cultural product that promotes inclusion, and on their affiliation with the K‐Pop community on a local and global level.
This book examines how Korean television dramas and K-pop music are employed to promote urban and rural regions within South Korea to overseas tourists. Riding the international popularity of Korean ...entertainment, Korean cities have actively used K-dramas and K-pop idols in advertisements designed to attract foreign tourists to their regions. By examining the process of cultural marketing, this book shows that places can be “sold” just like TV dramas and pop idols by promoting spectacular images rather than substantial physical and cultural qualities.
SÓ QUEM É FÃ ENTENDE Francisca Denise Silva Vasconcelos; Bárbara Ellen Viana Sales; Luana Paiva da Silva
Revista GEMInIS,
10/2023, Letnik:
14, Številka:
2
Journal Article
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Nesta pesquisa, de caráter qualitativo, objetivamos apresentar as construções feitas por 11 sujeitos pertencentes ao fandom ARMY sobre os significados do “ser fã” presentes em suas vivências. Através ...da realização e análise de entrevistas semiestruturadas, obtivemos três categorias que traduziram suas representações: Afetos, Transformação e Identificação. Percebemos que as falas indicam um apoio desses sujeitos no grupo pelos afetos que os une, estando relacionados tanto ao fandom quanto ao artista. Assim, tem-se o sentimento de pertencimento e acolhimento, que perpassam as identificações entre indivíduos, constituindo o que conhecemos enquanto comunidade e que se desenvolve visando uma transformação social.
The rise of Korea’s musicians from local celebrities to international superstars is credited to Lee Soo-man, the godfather of K-pop. The industry he developed gave rise to groups like BTS, which has ...been the biggest-selling band in the world for two years running. Now, Lee has sold most of his stake in SM Entertainment, the company he founded, to one of its biggest rivals. On this week’s podcast, hosts Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Tom Lee-Devlin delve into the world of K-pop and examine how the businesses making one of Korea's newest export industries operate. Author, Mark Russell, tells them how K-pop went global. Analyst, Bokyung Suh, breaks down the secret to its commercial success, and explains whether fans should fear a potential K-pop commercial monopoly. Sign up for our new weekly newsletter dissecting the big themes in markets, business and the economy at www.economist.com/moneytalks For full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the platform economy continues to infiltrate all aspects of people’s lives, internet platforms have emerged as key arenas for the development of pop music. K-pop, a globally recognized pop culture ...phenomenon known for its globalized marketing strategies and stage performances that reinforce gender binary traits, is epitomized by BTS and BLACKPINK. These groups have significantly influenced the gender perceptions of their fans worldwide. This research employs the methods of textual analysis and critical discourse analysis to comparatively analyze two songs by BTS and BLACKPINK, their respective stage performances, and the comments of Chinese fans. The research reveals that BTS, as a male idol group, has transitioned from reinforcing traditional masculinity to expressing universal values. On the other hand, BLACKPINK, as a female idol group, despite incorporating elements of power and cultural hybridization, has yet to break free from the stereotypical image of women within the traditional binary concept of gender. The interplay between agencies’ globalization strategies and the participatory culture of fans has had a dual impact on the gender concepts of Chinese fans. Firstly, the dissemination of universal values has further expanded the cultural influence of K-pop. Secondly, the participatory fan culture has perpetuated the gender digital divide, which is a manifestation of post-feminist modernity in popular culture.
Jumlah penggemar K-pop di Indonesia semakin meningkat dari tahun ke tahun, sehingga menekankan pentingnya studi-studi dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi dinamika psikologis. Studi ini berfokus ...mengeksplorasi apakah terdapat peran identitas fandom (identitas komunitas penggemar) dan kepribadian menurut model Big Five terhadap tingkat pemujaan selebritas pada penggemar K-pop di Indonesia. Partisipan penelitian ialah 716 penggemar K-pop di Indonesia (Musia=20.78; SDusia=1.57) yang dikumpulkan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Partisipan mengisi alat ukur Celebrity Attitude Scale, BFI-2 Short Version dan Skala Identitas Fandom. Data penelitian tidak lulus uji asumsi sehingga uji regresi tidak dapat dilakukan dan dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan adekuat antara identitas fandom dengan tingkat pemujaan selebritas, sedangkan hanya dimensi neurotisisme yang ditemukan berkorelasi rendah dengan tingkat pemujaan selebritas. Ada indikasi identitas fandom lebih berhubungan dengan perilaku pemujaan selebritas dibandingkan kepribadian model Big Five. Hal ini menjelaskan bahwa fanatisme lebih berhubungan dengan aksi kelompok dibandingkan dengan kecenderungan individu.
In the3 contemporary era, fandom is one of the phenomena being affected by the media and platform trends. In media studies, much attention is often not paid to the nature and requirements of the ...media itself rather this phenomenon is ignored as a kind of black box. Understanding the special features of various platforms and their effects on the form and extent of fanship and fandom is the main goal of this research. Theoretical foundations of this research focus on two main concepts: technological determinism and platformization. For applying the research method, 10 fans of K-pop were interviewed and the findings of the interview content analysis were categorized into six main themes: "Motives and reasons for becoming a fan and remaining a fan", "Special features of each platform from the perspective of fans", "Fan platform", "Changing the fan platform and the amount of fan support", "The impact of the platform on the current and the air of fandom" and "obstacles and limitations of the platform for fandom."
This study examines cyberbullying among K-pop fandoms through social network analysis (SNA) using data from Twitter, a social media platform. The phenomenon of K-pop gaining global popularity also ...brings negative impacts, such as cyberbullying, which can affect the psychological well-being of victims. Using R Studio and Gephi analysis tools, this study applied centrality values, including degree centrality, betweenness centrality, closeness centrality, and eigenvector centrality, to identify influential accounts in the spread of the cyberbullying phenomenon. This analysis provides insight into the interaction and influence between Twitter user accounts in the context of cyberbullying. The main objective of this research is to paint a picture of the cyberbullying phenomenon involving various K-pop fandoms and identify the accounts that play an essential role in the related communication network.
