My friend Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from Boston University School of Social Work created a panel for Hallyu on “The City Talks: Korean Standards and Stigmas”.
Hahm explains that while Korea’s influence on pop culture is an exciting and positive phenomenon, addressing societal issues like the country’s fierce competition and strict beauty standards can help the public understand other trends, such as the high rate of depression among Koreans. from BU School of Social Work
The full article is here.
Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm’s panel helps to put the Hallyu! exhibit into perspective from a Korean American perspective:
Similarly, the spotlight should also be given to the effects of anti-Asian hate in the U.S., despite the historic successes of award-winning movies like Parasite and Minari. After Parasite won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2020, the rise in Covid related hate crimes against Asian Americans soon followed.” from BU School of Social Work
I made a video of the Hallyu! exhibit:
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