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K-pop Fandoms and Protest Culture

Joseph Hwang In the 1980s, South Korea achieved democracy through a constitutional amendment that allowed direct presidential elections in response to civil resistance against military rule. This constitutional shift came at a significant cost, with ordinary citizens sacrificing their lives so that future generations could establish a nation grounded in their cherished values. Today, the older generation of South Koreans plays a pivotal role in this democratic legacy, as the freedoms and values they fought for have nurtured the global rise of K-pop. For this generation, protests are ingrained in their culture, yet they believe such actions should not be necessary. The term “martial law” is particularly sensitive for them, as they are acutely aware of the oppressive military dictatorships in South Korea’s history, where it was a tool for controlling dissent. Just hearing the phrase triggers memories of the violence that occurred during pro-democracy protests. However, on December 3, 202...
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The Importance of the Production Team's Capabilities Through the Revival of NewJeans' Hanni "Aoi Sangoshou" on Nippon TV's Special Music Show

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We all know what happened in the Tokyo Dome in Japan last June 26 and 27. Hanni, a member of NewJeans, performed the cover song “Aoi Sangoshou,” the hit song by Seiko Matsuda in the 1980s, Japan, at the NewJeans fan meeting. This performance brought a raging wind and stimulation to Japanese middle-agers, including the MZ generation. For the impact, Nippon TV announced the broadcast of Hanni’s live performance with the same song again on Saturday night, July 6th. And they did!


The audience’s feedback is that the previous performance at the Tokyo Dome was much better than the live show on Nippon TV. Why is there such a reaction?


First of all, the camera work—such as angle of view on air or live stream, dynamic movement, and performance direction—especially the joint timing of solo and group dancing on stage—is better for the Tokyo Dome team than the TV show.


This fact means that there are differences in the capacities of the production team in the background beyond the success of K-pop, even though the talents and abilities of K-pop artists are also attractive and marvelous.


First of all, the camera work—such as angle of view on air or live stream, dynamic movement, and performance direction—especially the joint timing of solo and group dancing on stage—is better for the Tokyo Dome team than the TV show.


This fact means that there are differences in the capacities of the production team in the background beyond the success of K-pop, even though the talents and abilities of K-pop artists are also attractive and marvelous.


To develop an industry in a specific field, the industrial infrastructure must be excellent and outstanding, together with wonderful protagonists. It’s not enough to have just one factor in this complex industry and business; this is reality. Rome was not built in a day. Let’s continue to grow together.

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