Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Eru (Jo Sung Hyun) is a Korean-American male singer, the son of popular Korean trot singer, Tae Jin Ah. Debuted on September 5, 2005, Eru is the face of Hallyu in Indonesia, and “the first Korean singer to stage performance on eight different music programs…
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Wonder Girls: Nobody for Anybody
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Wonder Girls debuted in 2007, the same year as Girls’ Generation, 8eight, Kara, T-Max, FT Island and Supernova. The group often makes the list of major female K-pop groups, along with 2NE1, S.E.S and Girls’ Generation. Wonder Girls is credited with spearheading K-pop in the United…
Mini Data Note: Why Fans Like B.A.P!
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Survey results suggest that BABYs, fans of the male K-pop group B. A.P, like the group because of its uniqueness, music and the extramusical activities of the members. These results come from the FAVORITE ARTIST: KARTIST3YR DATASET, part of the 3Year Korean Popular Music Survey. This data note is…
Shinhwa: Perfect Men
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Shinhwa debut in 1998, the same year as 1TYM, 4MEN and Fin.K.L. The group is best known for being the oldest K-pop group that has maintained its original lineup, paving the way for longevity for other K-pop “idol” groups. Not only is the group one of…
Mini Data Note: Why Fans Like Infinite!
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Survey results suggests that Inspirits, fans of the male K-pop group Infinite, like the group because of its strong choreography, vocals and group dynamic. These results come from the FAVORITE ARTIST: KARTIST3YR DATASET, part of the Hallyu Korean Popular Music Survey. This data note is based on a…
Last Fans Standing: A Multiple Case Study of Longtime and Adult K-pop Fans
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University This survey has been revised! Click here for new survey!!! Most people assume that the only audience for modern Korean popular music (K-pop) is teenagers. As a result, they also assume that K-pop music lacks longevity. However, the presence of longtime fans suggests that K-pop…
Not Just Pretty Faces: K-pop Idols and Quiet Storm Masculinity
KPK Director Crystal S. Anderson writes about a different kind of masculinity in K-pop “However, members of 2PM are more than pretty faces and fit bodies. Like many K-pop idol groups, 2PM is heavily influenced by R&B. While the group has its share of uptempo tracks, it is are also known for ballads informed by R&B…
Fault Lines in Transcultural Fandom
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University A recent clash of opinions over the status of Kangin, a member of the Korean pop group Super Junior, exposes fault lines that can occur with transcultural fandoms. SM Entertainment issued a statement about Kangin’s recent DUI accident. Not satisfied with the common period of…
Shinhwa Essentials
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University The ‘Essentials” series is part of my digital humanities project, KPopCulture, which curates the music, visual culture, choreography, promotions, media and fan culture of K-pop that support this global cultural production. “Essentials” items tell you about a group through playlists of key music videos, performances, choreography…
Fandom Case Study: Girls’ Generation (SNSD)
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Finally, the first fandom case study is complete on KPopCulture! Girls’ Generation (SNSD) Fandom Case Study contains an introduction to the discourse surrounding the group, which captures the difference between the way fans view the female group and the way commentators view the group: Nevertheless, the…
KPK: Kpop Kollective 