The K-Wave On-Screen

The K-Wave On-Screen In Words and Objects - Routledge Studies in East Asian Translation

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Publisher's Synopsis

The K-Wave On-Screen provides an engaging and accessible exploration of the meaning of 'K-' through the lens of words and objects in K-dramas and K-films.

Once a small subculture known only to South Korea's East Asian neighbours, the Korean Wave has exploded in popularity around the globe in the last decade. Its success has been fuelled by social media and the advanced technological capabilities of South Korea. With #KpopTwitter having amassed 7.8 billion tweets and with K-films receiving acclaim from major award ceremonies, the K-wave is now a global cultural phenomenon. This book touches on globally popular productions, such as Parasite (2019), Squid Game (2021), Pachinko (2022), SKY Castle (2018), and Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019) to highlight that K- has departed from the traditional meaning of 'Korean-ness' to become a new, globally-informed, and hybrid entity.

This book will be of interest to students in East Asian studies, and those engaged with Korean language learning. The book will also appeal to those interested in Korean culture and media.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781032066516
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.45095195
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 138
Weight: 254g
Height: 161mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 13mm