The K-Wave On-Screen: In Words and Objects (Routledge Studies in East Asian Translation)

By: Jieun Kiaer and Emily Lord and Loli Kim

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Synopsis: The K-Wave On-Screen provides an engaging and accessible exploration of the meaning of ‘K-’ through the lens of words and objects in K-dramas and K-films. Once a small subculture known only to South Korea’s East Asian neighbours, the Korean Wave has exploded in popularity around the globe in the last decade. Its success has been fuelled by social media and the advanced technological capabilities of South Korea. With #KpopTwitter having amassed 7.8 billion tweets and with K-films receiving acclaim from major award ceremonies, the K-wave is now a global cultural phenomenon. This book touches on globally popular productions, such as Parasite (2019), Squid Game (2021), Pachinko (2022), SKY Castle (2018), and Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019) to highlight that K- has departed from the traditional meaning of ‘Korean-ness’ to become a new, globally-informed, and hybrid entity. This book will be of interest to students in East Asian studies, and those engaged with Korean language learning. The book will also appeal to those interested in Korean culture and media.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 138 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000915921
Related ISBNs:: 9781003203230, 9781032066530, 9781032066516
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/12/23
Copyrighted By:: Jieun Kiaer, Emily Lord and Loli Kim. The right of Jieun Kiaer, Emily Lord and Loli Kim to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Foreign Language Study
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.