Understanding the Korean Wave: Transnational Korean Pop Culture and Digital Technologies

by Dal Yong Jin

A comprehensive and critical introduction to understanding the Korean Wave (Hallyu) as a transnational media phenomenon.

This book provides an accessible introduction to the Korean Wave-the rapid growth of local cultural industries and the global popularity of Korean popular culture over the past 30 years-providing historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural context to its initial rise and enduring popularity. Jin explores the transnational...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032492961
• ISBN13: 9781032492964
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"