Devotees pursue an immersive fandom, consuming Korean food, fashion and music, learning Korean to better understand their favorite shows, and travelling to Korea for firsthand experiences.
This collection of new essays focuses on the cultural impact of K-drama and its fandom, and on the transformation of identities in the context of regional and global dynamics. Contributors discuss such popular series as Boys over Flowers, My Love from the Star and Descendants of the Sun.
Devotees pursue an immersive fandom, consuming Korean food, fashion and music, learning Korean to better understand their favorite shows, and travelling to Korea for firsthand experiences.
This collection of new essays focuses on the cultural impact of K-drama and its fandom, and on the transformation of identities in the context of regional and global dynamics. Contributors discuss such popular series as Boys over Flowers, My Love from the Star and Descendants of the Sun.
The Rise of K-Dramas: Essays on Korean Television and Its Global Consumption
229The Rise of K-Dramas: Essays on Korean Television and Its Global Consumption
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ISBN-13: | 9781476677477 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 06/20/2019 |
Pages: | 229 |
Sales rank: | 646,200 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |