Editors
Note
H
ello Readers! In this special edition
of Western Seoul, we explore the world of
K-pop through western eyes and see how
western societies view Korean Pop Culture.
Reports particularly in Western media show great
concern regarding the cold stark reality that goes unseen behind the bright lights of K-pop stardom. South
Korea with its many advancing technologies has now over taken Brazil and the USA to
become the worlds Cosmetic Surgery capital. The rise in procedures has had
unfortunate influences over K-pop stars and consequently their adoring fans.
This months issue looks at the moneymaking machines and the processes that contribute to the successes of the K-pop industry and its starlets. It will reveal the good, the
bad and the ‘temporarily’ ugly features of the K-pop culture, its links with cosmetic
surgery and the effects upon South Korean society and it’s fashion and beauty
industries.
We hope you enjoy this special edition of Western Seoul and its accompanying tracks
from your favourite K-pop stars.
Yours,
Gemma Hagan
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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