KPK: Kpop Kollective houses scholarly research, publishes original writing, and collects and organizes information on Hallyu (Korean Wave) popular culture.  Its mission is to provide analysis, context and intelligent commentary on Korean popular culture on the Internet from a global perspective.

Hallyu Studies

  • Hallyu Research: Dr. Crystal S. Anderson (CeeFu) is Principal Investigator for several IRB-approved studies on international responses to Hallyu and the international Korean popular culture community, including fans, bloggers, industry and creative personnel.  Make history and take the surveys!
  • KPK Scholarship: Scholarly writing, abstracts and conference presentations on a variety of subjects.

Hallyu Writing

KPK publishes original scholarly, informational and thought-provoking work on Korean popular culture. KPK welcomes everyone interested in Korean popular culture the world over who can talk about without resorting to the beatdown. While we encourage healthy debate (really, we think there is a rational way to talk about the TVXQ/JYJ situation), we will not tolerate a failure to demonstrate home training. Be passionate, but keep it civil.

Opportunities at KPK

Join the Kollective! KPK invites applications for a variety of positions where you can gain valuable training and experience in writing and scholarly research.

Documentation

Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, M.S.L.S., digitally documents significant Hallyu websites. KPK’s mission includes gathering and archiving digital ephemera of Kpop artist promotions and musical activities. Through this documentation,  the evolution of website design and talent management are revealed, and possible clues to past, current, and future business practices may be discerned.

The KPK Information Archive houses important news stories and academic works that reflect topics surrounding the production, development, promotion, and overall impact of Korean popular music and Korean drama as it spreads around the world. KPK makes these stories publicly accessible through our artist and K-drama databases, and through our running bibliography, all of which are linked at kpopkollective.com.

Hallyu Information

  • All You Need To Know About Kpop: Useful information for those new to Kpop.
  • K-Crews (Groups): Profiles that contain basic information, facts, videos and discographies on Hallyu Kpop groups.
  • K-Peeps (Solo Artists): Profiles that contain basic information, facts, videos and discographies on Hallyu Kpop solo artists.
  • K-Industry:  Profiles that contain basic information on agencies, producers, choreographers and creative professionals.
  • Kdrama: Profiles that contain basic information and links to reviews of Kdramas.