2019 Korean History and Cultural Seminar for Educators - Handbook 2019 NKS Handbook-0617

“K-Pop 101” for Teachers in the U.S. By Jini Shim From BTS to Blackpink, numerous Korean pop music bands (also referred to as “idol groups”) have become highly popular in the U.S. and have garnered major U.S. media coverage in recent years. This presentation will discuss some significances of K-Pop and how our youth are experiencing and engaging with this form of popular culture. QR Code for Discussion Lecture Outline: I. Defining K-Pop: The 5 “K”s by Professor Suk-Young Kim of UCLA II. Notable K-Pop Appearances in the U.S. Media III. How American Youth are Experiencing K-Pop IV. How to Incorporate K-Pop in the Classroom Related YouTube Videos: What is K-Pop? By Dr. Suk- BTS ARMY: Inside the Dance Tutorial Videos by Young Kim | USC Korean World's Most Powerful Koreos UCLA Studies Institute Fandom | MTV News 73

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