The Korean Wave Flashcards
When was western music introduced to Korea?
In the late 1800s.
What happened in the 1950s and 1960s?
A music revival and further exposure to the outside world for Korea.
Who were some performers who performed in South Korea in the 50s?
Nat King Cole, Marilyn Monroe and Louis Armstrong.
What did the 1990s bring about?
A fresh new approach after a few decades of simply emulating Japanese and Chinese pop music.
When did Seo Taiji and Boys burst onto the pop charts?
March 1992
Which song did Seo Taiji and Boys burst onto the pop charts with?
“I know” which was the first rap single ever broadcast in South Korea.
What were some of the styles young Koreans pulled from America? (9)
Hip hop, techno, RnB, country, electronic dance, jazz, folk, reggae and gospel.
What had happened by the end of the 1990s?
South Korean groups had built massive fan bases across the Far East.
What is the term China coined meaning “Korean Wave”?
Hallyu
What did Lee Soo-man do?
He saw the huge economic potential of the new pop music and created South Koreas first boy band in 1996.
What was Lee Soo-man’s band called?
H.O.T. (High Five of Teenagers)
What happened in the late 1990s?
More K-pop entertainment agencies began recruiting talent for intensive ‘Idol’ training.
What did the boy band TVXQ do?
Went to court to argue that their 13 year contract was too long.
When did K-pop go international in other parts of Asia?
By the early 2000s.
Who was the first South Korea artist to hav a debut single and album reach no 1 on Japan’s chart?
BoA.
