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By Olivia Sanchez
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has heightened appreciation of Korean culture by highlighting its folklore, customs, and artistry.
Achieving a Netflix-record 266 million views worldwide, “KPop Demon Hunters” narrates the tale of a famous K-pop girl group that possesses the power to combat demons through singing and dancing.
Films, series, and music inspired by Korean culture have recently thrived, including tracks from bands BTS and Blackpink as well as the hugely successful Netflix series “Squid Game.” K-pop, also referred to as Korean pop, is a music genre fusing various styles with top-notch visual components that has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.
Jiha Moon, a professor at Florida State University in the Department of Art at the College of Fine Arts, specializes in painting, drawing, water-based media, ceramic sculpting, Asian diaspora, and contemporary art. Moon’s expressive paintings and ceramic sculptures that investigate the global movement of individuals and their cultures have been acquired by numerous museums nationwide.
She asserts that South Korea’s culture is favorably represented by the music genre K-pop.
“I believe K-pop is a joyful and engaging way to present Korean culture to audiences worldwide,” Moon stated. “Naturally, it depends on what you’re viewing or listening to — although some elements might be more commercial, various shows, films, and performances also reflect genuine cultural customs or specific historical eras.”
A native of Daegu, South Korea, Moon draws inspiration from a diverse array of Eastern and Western art history, along with colors and designs from popular culture. She holds the belief that South Korea’s focus on K-culture – a global sphere of influence encompassing the K-pop music genre – has been fruitful.
“There’s something quite uplifting about K-pop culture that the world can gain from,” Moon noted. “In many respects, it unifies people across different languages and borders. Given how small Korea is geographically, the worldwide effect is astonishing. The Korean government has historically invested in promoting K-culture, acknowledging its citizens as priceless cultural assets — and now that investment is clearly yielding results.”
Media interested in discussing the Korean cultural themes of the successful film “KPop Demon Hunters,” along with the impact of K-pop music, can contact Jiha Moon at [email protected].
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