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Leong, Melissa (August 2, 2014). "How Korea became the world's coolest brand". Financial Post. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015 . Retrieved January 18, 2015. In addition to reaping economic benefits from the popularity of K-pop, the South Korean government has been taking advantage of the influence of K-pop in diplomacy. In an age of mass communication, soft power (pursuing one's goals by persuading stakeholders using cultural and ideological power) is regarded as a more effective and pragmatic diplomatic tactic than the traditional diplomatic strategy hard power (obtaining what one wants from stakeholders through direct intimidation such as military threat and economic sanctions). [73] Cultural diplomacy through K-pop is a form of soft power. [74] a b Shim, Doobo. "Hybridity and the rise of Korean popular culture in Asia". Media, Culture & Society: 29. B.A.P held concerts during their tour "Live On Earth 2016 World Tour" in Adrenaline Stadium and their tour "2017 World Tour 'Party Baby!'" in YotaSpace. [372] [373] YG Entertainment (122870:KOSDAQ): Financial Statements". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013 . Retrieved March 29, 2013.

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a b Lie, John (November 24, 2014). K-pop: popular music, cultural amnesia, and economic innovation in South Korea. Oakland, California. ISBN 9780520958944. OCLC 893686334. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) On October 7, 2018 Zico during concert tour "King Of the Zungle" performed at the club ГЛАВCLUB Green Concert in Moscow. [375] Some of the concerns raised by the idol agencies over these regulations include the risk of a trainee at one agency going undercover at another agency to receive training with the other agency. This introduces the further risk that the idol agencies must take in training new idols. Trainees train for 3 years on average and the agencies support these trainees with various training programs during this duration, resulting in each trainee being a very large investment for the agency. [172] Tight control over public image Industry professionals such as SM Entertainment's CEO Kim Young-min have defended the system, arguing that individuals trained within the system are "no different than [ sic] typical middle or high school kids, who go to after-school programs to cram for college entrance exams." Kim has also argued that there is a need to consider the expenses incurred by the company during the trainee period, including "facilities, equipment, costumes, and virtually everything the trainees need." [170] Woo, Jaeyeon (May 3, 2012). "Journey to K-Pop Star, 'I Am.' – Korea Real Time". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on June 23, 2012 . Retrieved September 17, 2012.

Refers to the release of an artist's new music and the accompanying promotional activities typically including TV performances and participation on TV shows. [45] On June 6, 2018, Got7 performed in the concert hall Adrenaline Stadium in Moscow for their concert tour "Eyes on You." [374] Constant, Linda (September 23, 2012). "K-Pop Soft Power for the SK Government". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018 . Retrieved February 20, 2020. K-pop grows on disposable 'fast music' ". The Korea Times. April 12, 2011. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013 . Retrieved March 27, 2012. In July 2009, S.M. Entertainment was taken to court by TVXQ and a Super Junior member, who alleged that their working conditions had led to adverse health effects. [167] [168] The court decision in the TVXQ lawsuit determined their contract with S.M. Entertainment void, and resultantly the Fair Trade Commission released contract templates to regulate industry conditions. [165]After the Korean Peninsula was partitioned into North and South following its liberation in 1945 from Japanese occupation, Western culture was introduced into South Korea on a small scale, with a few Western-styled bars and clubs playing Western music. After the Korean War (1950–1953) U.S. troops remained in South Korea, causing American and world culture to spread in South Korea and Western music to gradually become more accepted. [82] Prominent figures of American entertainment like Nat King Cole, Marilyn Monroe and Louis Armstrong held USO shows in South Korea for the U.S. Army. [83] These visits prompted attention from the Korean public. In 1957, the American Forces Korea Network radio started its broadcast, spreading the popularity of Western music. American music started influencing Korean music, as pentatony was gradually replaced by heptachords and popular songs started to be modeled after American ones. [84] Shin, Solee I.; Kim, Lanu (December 1, 2013). "Organizing K-Pop: Emergence and Market Making of Large Korean Entertainment Houses, 1980–2010". East Asia. 30 (4): 255–272. doi: 10.1007/s12140-013-9200-0. ISSN 1874-6284. S2CID 153779858. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023 . Retrieved April 30, 2022.

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An Instiz Certified all-kill happens when a song tops all of the charts, both real-time and daily, and is first on Instiz Real-time Chart. [ citation needed] However, the use of English has not guaranteed the popularity of K-pop in the North American market. For some commentators, the reason for this is because the genre can be seen as a distilled version of Western music, making it difficult for K-pop to find acceptance in these markets. [24] Furthermore, Western audiences tend to place emphasis on authenticity and individual expression in music, which the idol system can be seen as suppressing. [17]

Why Is K-Pop So Popular?

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