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The Birth of Korean Cool How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

Paperback • 2014 • English

The Birth of Korean Cool How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

By Euny Hong

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About the book

How did a really unhip country suddenly become cool? How could a nation that once banned miniskirts, long hair on men and rock 'n' roll come to mass produce pop music and a K-pop star that would break the world record for the most YouTube hits? Who would have predicted that a South Korean company that used to sell fish and fruit (Samsung) would one day give Apple a run for its money? And just how does South Korea plan to use pop culture to beat America at its own game. Welcome to Sou...Show more

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9781471131042

Publisher

Picador

Published year

2014

Language

English

Original title

The Birth of Korean Cool How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

Format

Paperback

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