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Publication
Search date: 3/11/2015

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Keywords: Kpop, news, criticism

Def: Yu, Jason. "Behind the Scenes: The Life of a K-pop Star - Part 1." Green Tea Graffiti. 12 Dec. 2014.

Summary: Gives a quick description of what it’s like to be a Kpop idol

Search date: 3/16/2015

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Keywords: Ethics, Kpop, feminism

Def: Kim, Soyoung. "Female Empowerment or Exploitation?" The Crimson. The Harvard Crimson

Summary: Portrayal of women groups in the K-Pop industry

Search date: 3/16/2015

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Keywords: Kpop, news, criticism

Def: I.said.hi. "Seo Kang Joon Reveals 5urprise’s Dorm Life." Soompi. N.p., 6 May 2014. Web.

Summary: Bad living condtions seen on television

Search date: 3/16/2015

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Keywords: Kpop, news, criticism, slave contract

Def: K-Pop 'Slave Contracts' - A Closer Look." Beyond Hallyu., 26 Mar. 2013. Web.

Summary: Talks about the slave contract in the Kpop industry

Search date: 3/24/2015

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Keywords: Kpop, news, criticism

Def: Pakman. [OP-ED] K-Pop Car Accidents: Why They Happen and How They Can Be Stopped | allkpop.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 24, 2015.

Summary: Kpop idol groups gets into a car accident due to managers bad decision and companies.

Search date: 3/24/2015

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Keywords: Kpop, news, criticism

Def: Kaufman, G. (2014, September 3). K-Pop Star EunB Dead After Tragic Car Crash.

Summary: Kpop idol group gets into a car accident.

Search date: 4/2/2015

Search on: Jstore

Keywords: Kpop, ethics, criticism

Def: Howard, K. (2006). Korean pop music: Riding the wave. Folkestone, Kent: Global Oriental.

Summary: The globalization of the Kpop industry

Search date: 4/13/2015

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Keywords: Ethics, Korean Pop Music, PSY, Globalization

Def: Kuwahara, Yasue. The Korean Wave: Korean Popular Culture in Global Context. Palagrave MacMillian. 2014

Summary: The globalization of the Kpop Industry and its impact on western culture

Draft 1:

The Korean Pop Industry has been growing over the years. The Korean wave also known as Hallyu is a rapid expansion of the Korean pop culture. Between the late 1990s and 2000 the distribution of K-pop in marketing has taken its shape. Over the years the demand of these idols and companies claiming them as “common property” more that individuals themselves. Not only that but these idols are also seen as the diplomatic representation of South Korean itself and are arguably the most treasured assets. The popularity of these artist has increased the demand in them to the public. As we see in the news artist fainting on stage or going to hospital for car crashes. The media plays an important part when document their lives and the public’s involvement. Where there is a positive outlook there is the criticism that comes with it.

Draft 2

The Korean Pop Industry also known as K-Pop has been increasing in popularity over the years. This phenomena known as the Korean wave, Hallyu, is a rapid expansion of the Korean pop culture. Between the late 1990s and 2000 the distribution of K-pop in marketing has taken its shape. Over the years the demand for these young idols, music companies are claiming them as “common property” more that individuals themselves. In addition, idols are also seen as the “diplomatic representation” of South Korea itself and are arguably their most treasured assets. The popularity of these artist has increased the demand for public appearances, performances and much more. The media plays an important role in these young artist lives by documenting and reporting their movements. As well as the public’s involvement as witness to their favorite artist well-being through social media and participation in their groups lives such as fan groups.

Draft 3

Introduction

The Korean Pop Industry also known as K-Pop has been increasing in popularity over the years. This phenomena known as the Korean wave, Hallyu, is a rapid expansion of the Korean pop culture. Between the late 1990s and 2000 the distribution of K-pop in marketing has taken its shape. Over the years the demand for these young idols, music companies are claiming them as “common property” more that individuals themselves. In addition, idols are also seen as the “diplomatic representation” of South Korea itself and are arguably their most treasured assets. The popularity of these artist has increased the demand for public appearances, performances and much more. The media plays an important role in these young artist lives by documenting and reporting their movements. As well as the public’s involvement as witness to their favorite artist well-being through social media and participation in their groups lives such as fan groups. Thus the critics for these “Pre-package” groups comes to the surface and provides the audience option of these young artist. Such as; •Female K-pop groups are hyper-sexualized and male dependence •Strict Schedules and health concerns •K-pop groups living in harsh conditions

Female K-pop groups are hyper-sexualized and male dependence

According to Soyoung Kim a staff writer from The Harvard Crimson provides her option on the portrayal of women in the K-Pop Industry. Kim believes that these women are often depicted as hyper-sexualized; “a hybrid between children and sexually devolved adults”. In 2009 Girls Generation released their top hit song “Gee” and it had been number one on various charts. However, the song has been criticized by their portrayal of women being “clueless” and need for “dependence on men”. The companies are triggering the male audience and “suggests that women’s societal role” by depicting them girls as mannequins in a store window.

Strict Schedules and health concerns

K-pop Idols are under a very strict schedule and little to no time to rest according to Allpop. It often leads to trips to the hospital due to over exhaustion. [4]On September 5th 2009 states that companies are known for overworking their idols from to the point where they are stressed and sleep-deprived. The management’s decisions to send their overworked and tired idols to the next location as quickly as possible. In 2007, Girls Generations were involved in a car accident because the manager need to make it to the venue on time. As well as the group Super Junior were involved accident where one of the members, Kyuhyun, was critically injured and according to Super Junior member, “on the verge of death”. As well as the recent incident of the group Ladies Code were involved in a car accident on September 3rd and killed singer EunB and Rise in critical condition.

K-pop groups living in harsh conditions

In SBS broadcasted of “Roommate,” Seo Kang Joon revealed that the conditions in which he and his group, 5urprise live. The broadcast showed the 5urprise members sleeping on the ground together in a small one bedroom dorm. Joon stated, “We only eat ramyun in our dorms. Or sometimes we go to restaurants and eat Korean food, because we really wanted to eat meat".