ASIA 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Kim Dae-Jung, Sechs Kies, Shinhwa
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Korean popular at the turn of the century -guest lecture. Learning objective-effect at imf crisis on kpop, nationalism during 2002 fifa. Korea tried to expand extensively, corporations to southeast asia. Chain reaction of major corporations going bankrupt, pres. Collecting gold movement: korean nationalism -> big movement, amazed by international community, donating to government. 3 billion dollar collected, 227 tonnes of gold. Orange folk (orenjijok)-term the older use to refer to the younger generation. Seo tae ji -express anger and yourself, everyone wanted to buy cds. The people born in 1975, hit by unemployment couldn"t find jobs. Seo tae ji model incorporated by major production companies. Younger artists=younger audience, bad news for established artists. Emergence of idol groups -hot, ses shinhwa vs sechs kies, fmk. New forms of music business , cho pd-online distribution. Seo taeji"s 6th album -heavily focused on punk, over 1 mil sold. Parents were supportive of kids who pursue music.
