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CONFERENCE ABSTRACT: 2013 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA)

Hybrid Hallyu: The American Soul Tradition In K-pop 2013 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA) Washington, DC • March 27-30, 2012 Crystal S. Anderson, Ph.D. • Elon University Hallyu (Korean wave), a Korean cultural movement directed towards global audiences, represents hybrid and transnational sensibilities. Ever since the debut of Seo Taiji and the Boys in 1992, Korean popular…

Click to jump to a section: BASICS FANFACTS VIDEOS DISCOGRAPHY: KOREAN RELEASES DISCOGRAPHY: JAPANESE RELEASES BASICS Name 8Eight Meaning of Name If turned sideways, 8 is “infinity” Members Lee Hyun – Leader Baek Chan Joo Hee Debut August 25, 2007 Status Active Label Big Hit Entertainment; United Asia Management Fan Name Origin…