Pil Ho Kim, "Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea" (U Hawaii Press, 2024)
New Books in Sociology
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Gangnam: Culture and Transformation
This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of Gangnam's evolution, highlighting its significance in South Korean culture and socioeconomics. The speaker reflects on their personal experiences growing up in this district and how it shaped their scholarly research, particularly in relation to pop culture phenomena like 'Gangnam Style.' It covers the historical development of Gangnam since the 1960s and examines the music and film industries' transformation, as well as the complex business dynamics that define the area today.
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