Korean Pop Culture’s Rise and Revolution: From Pop Goes Korea to K-Pop Now

Описание: K-pop didn’t just happen overnight, it was built on decades of creativity, strategy, and hard work.

In this two-part video essay, we explore the fascinating rise of Korean pop culture from the 1990s to the 2010s through the lens of entertainment journalist Mark James Russell’s books Pop Goes Korea and K-Pop Now.

🧠 Part 1 dives into the early days of Hallyu, blockbuster films like Shiri, the rise of CJ Entertainment, and how K-dramas and comics helped shape a new cultural identity.
🎤 Part 2 follows the idol revolution, spotlighting how K-pop became a global force, with stops in Seoul’s cultural hotspots, Gangnam, Hongdae, Apgujeong, and profiles of stars like BoA, Big Bang, and Girls’ Generation.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just K-pop curious, this is the story behind the sound and spectacle, a blend of storytelling, history, industry insight, and cultural transformation.

💬 What was your first K-pop moment? Share it in the comments and let’s talk about how far the Korean Wave has come.

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