Eating And Suffering In Han Kang’S The Vegetarian,
Sungkyunkwan University
Eating And Suffering In Han Kang’S The Vegetarian, Won-Chung Kim
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
In his article “Eating and Suffering in Han Kang’s The Vegetarian” Won-Chung Kim examines how Han investigates suffering through the topic of food and eating. Kim shows that The Vegetarian is a work that thoroughly investigates both what constitutes suffering and what role carno-phallogocentric thinking can play in such suffering: suffering becomes in the novel a psychological, physical, and spiritual effect of dietary resistance to male-dominated Korean society. After offering a working definition of sufferings, Kim argues how the suffering caused by Yeong-hye’s refusal to follow the reigning norms of the meat eating, patriarchal society disintegrates the intactness of …
Comparative Study Of Chinese And Korean Webcomic Industries From The Perspective Of Platformization And Copyright Governance : Lessons From The Success Of Korean Webtoons, Jiayi Wang
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Research Objectives: This study aims to comparatively analyze the divergent development paths of the Chinese and Korean webtoon industries, focusing on the synergistic mechanisms of platformization and copyright governance. It seeks to diagnose the root causes of China's "localization failure" and propose a viable ecosystem reconstruction pathway. Methodology: Employing a qualitative comparative case study approach, this research examines primary platforms (Naver, Kakao, Kuaikan, Tencent) through the lens of an integrated theoretical framework combining platformization, media political economy, and copyright governance. Data is triangulated from industry reports, financial disclosures, and academic literature. Findings: The research finds that Korea's success is built …
Singer’S Guide To Hak Jun Yoon’S Selected Art Songs,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Singer’S Guide To Hak Jun Yoon’S Selected Art Songs, Sunmin Cha
Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–
Composer Hak Jun Yoon is at the forefront of popularizing Korean art songs through the combination of artistry and mass appeal, positioning him as one of the representative composers of contemporary Korea. Recently, Yoon’s songs gained significant popularity after being featured on the Korean vocal competition TV program “Phantom Singer,” playing a major role in sparking public interest in Korean art songs in general. This document aims to widen that circle to more classical singers by analyzing poetic and musical elements in four of Yoon’s representative songs: “On the Way to You,” “A Flower Blooms Alone,” “Lingering Scent,” and “The …
Analysis Of The K-Pop Song "Attention" By Newjeans,
Belmont University
Analysis Of The K-Pop Song "Attention" By Newjeans, David W. Maturo, Grace Sun
SPARK Symposium Presentations
In my Theory IV class, I was given the opportunity to explore music beyond the topics and units within the syllabus. Out of genuine curiosity, I chose to dive into one of my favorite songs: “Attention” by NewJeans. While K-pop has long been an innovative force in music, the fourth generation has taken the genre to new heights by pushing boundaries and exploring fresh, unexpected directions, further reshaping what is considered "K-pop." Many artists, like Parannoul with their exploration of indie and alt-rock, aespa and LE SSERAFIM with their cyberpunk aesthetics and industrial pop/EDM sounds, and other rising acts, are …
Webtoon-Based Transmedia Storytelling And Fan Engagement In The K-Pop Industry: A Case Study Of Enhypen And The Webtoon ‘Dark Moon’,
Graduate School
Webtoon-Based Transmedia Storytelling And Fan Engagement In The K-Pop Industry: A Case Study Of Enhypen And The Webtoon ‘Dark Moon’, Kay Khine Khin Latt
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study examines the role of webtoons as a transmedia storytelling tool in enhancing fan engagement within the K-pop industry, with a focus on the collaboration between the K-pop boy band ENHYPEN and the webtoon 'Dark Moon'. By applying Henry Jenkins’ transmedia storytelling principles, the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) theory, and Parasocial Interaction (PSI) theory, this study examines how narrative integration across platforms influences emotional attachment, consumption behavior, and motivational factors in fan engagement. Using the webtoon Dark Moon as a case study, the research employs in-depth interviews with 15 key informants from ENHYPEN’s global fan base, alongside contextualization of …
The Transculturation Of K-Pop Fans’ Practices : A Case Study Of “Call Me By Fire Vietnamese Version”,
Graduate School
The Transculturation Of K-Pop Fans’ Practices : A Case Study Of “Call Me By Fire Vietnamese Version”, Thi Thuy Ngoc Nguyen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research examines the transculturation of Vietnamese K-pop fans’ practices through the case study of Call Me By Fire Vietnamese Version, analyzing how these practices shape domestic fandom and contribute to Vietnam’s entertainment industry. Using a mixed-methods approach (an online survey, twelve in-depth interviews, and digital ethnography), the research applies Transculturation Theory (Ortiz, 1940) and Participatory Culture (Jenkins, 1992, 2006; Jenkins et al., 2016) to conceptualize the show as a contact zone where global fan cultures intersect with local norms. Findings show that while K-pop fan practices serve as a central influence, they are reconfigured through three phases. In deculturation, …
Key Success Factors Of Starbucks Coffee In South Korea,
Graduate School
Key Success Factors Of Starbucks Coffee In South Korea, Chandhit Sawangnate
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Food and beverage is one of the industries that have been contributing economic growth toward South Korea economy for a decades; however, coffee market due to a relatively high competition and fierceness, coffee war, between international brands and local brands. This paper is trying to find the key success factors of Starbucks through various dimensions in South Korea market. This study is in order to find competitive advantages of Starbucks internationally and domestically. Observation is also held to find an insight data. The outcome shows that Korean coffee market has strength in it character conditions. The coffee quality and coffee …
Korean Through Folktales,
Portland State University
Korean Through Folktales, Kyungah Yoon
PDXOpen: Open Educational Resources
Korean Through Folktales consists of four chapters and each centers on a famous Korean folktale. The lessons and values that famous folktales teach are embedded and permeated in various aspects of the Koran culture. Using folktales in the curriculum will provide an engaging way to expose students to a slice of the target culture that native Koreans are naturally exposed to at an early age. Through the selected folktales and various activities offered in the book, students can gain cultural knowledge and insights into traditional and cultural values while they are given linguistic lessons to reinforce their acquired skills and …
Beyond Boundaries: Evaluating Bl/Yaoi Subject Headings In Academic Library Classification,
University of Kansas
Beyond Boundaries: Evaluating Bl/Yaoi Subject Headings In Academic Library Classification, Cecilia Zhang
Journal of East Asian Libraries
This study critically evaluates the effectiveness of the newly established Library of Congress Subject Headings, "Boys' Love (Gay Erotica)" and "Yaoi (Gay Erotica)," in classifying and facilitating the retrieval of information related to these genres. By examining the complex history of these terms within fan communities in Japan, China, and Korea across different historical periods, this research argues that the current LCSH oversimplifies the genre's rich cultural context and ongoing innovation, creating barriers to effective information retrieval and access. Additionally, the use of the term "Gay Erotica" is misaligned with the nuanced nature of BL/Yaoi, further complicating its classification. This …
“At War For Oppa And Identity”: Competitive Performativity Among Korean-Pop Fandoms,
The University of San Francisco
“At War For Oppa And Identity”: Competitive Performativity Among Korean-Pop Fandoms, Brittany Tinaliga
Master's Projects and Capstones
Literature surrounding K-Pop is mostly focused on the reactionary, participatory, promotional, consumer and identity-forming roles of the Korean-Pop fandom. However, this research sheds a light on the dark side of the K-Pop fandom and the structures that sustain it: namely toxic practices and values. The study determines what practices and beliefs are at the core of competitive performativity and subsequently toxic fan conduct among international Korean-Pop fans and whether fans engage in reflexivity regarding these practices. To address this gap, this study incorporates a multi-methods approach, including CDA analysis, online corpus analysis, qualitative and quantitative data. The results reveal that …
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