logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
22m 59s

#440 | The Korean Wave: How K-Pop Conque...

Leonardo English
About this episode

 


It's the story of how artists from a small, somewhat unexpected country became global music sensations, amassing devoted fans and making billions in the process.

 

In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise of K-Pop, the strategic role of the Korean government, and the global phenomenon that is BTS.

 
  • Introduction to K-Pop: Impact on global music and pop culture
  • South Korea's unlikely rise to a musical powerhouse
  • Post-Korean War, the influence of American soldiers on Korean music
  • Government Intervention: Formation of Cultural Industry Bureau to boost pop culture
  • Seo Taiji and Boys to PSY
  • BTS: The Global Phenomenon
  • Factors Behind Success: Effective use of social media, especially by BTS
  • Influence and activism demonstrated by K-Pop fans
  • Impact of K-Pop on fashion, language, and lifestyles worldwide
  • Parallel between K-Pop and Beatlemania

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kpop

---

You might like:

🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists

📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership

🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course

⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English

📧 Join the weekly newsletter

✍️ Free English Grammar Checker

---

Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Up next
Jul 3
#555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the Kleptocrats
Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and himself as a symbol of African pride. Despite his charismati ... Show More
26m 5s
Jun 19
#553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage
In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good? History of the minimum wag ... Show More
24m 56s
Jun 5
#550 | The Egyptian Revolution
In 2011, Egypt erupted in protest, toppling a 30-year regime.What began as a grassroots movement against an autocratic leader turned into a complex struggle for democracy and power.In this episode, we'll travel through the events that led from the hopeful dawn of revolution to th ... Show More
28m 1s
Recommended Episodes
May 2020
South Korean pop culture is having a moment | Learn the English expression ‘spring into action’
South Korean pop culture is booming: from K-pop bands like BTS, to award-winning movies like Parasite, to innovative K-beauty brands that use snail extract (yes, for real) – the world can’t get enough. But how did South Korea transform from a struggling third-world country just a ... Show More
24m 5s
Oct 2020
What is K-Pop?
What is K-Pop? Thanks for asking! On October 15th, Big Hit Entertainment debuted on the Korean stock exchange. If you’re not familiar with the company itself, you’re more likely to have heard of BTS, one of the bands they created. In barely 24 hours, the success of the IPO had ex ... Show More
4m 57s
Aug 2020
KPOP: Asias Popular Music
Why is music from Korea so popular around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at Korean popular culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/kpop:-asia’s-popular-music Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit ... Show More
15m 1s
Nov 2023
53. Korean Cinema & Music: A Journey Through 'ㅆ을까
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Co ... Show More
24m 7s
Jul 2019
What BTS's "Boy With Love" ft. Halsey Can Teach Us About K-pop
How should we listen to K-pop? This music has become a global phenomenon, charting on the Billboard Hot 100, taking over social media feeds, and touring the world. In particular, the group BTS has captured the ears of millions, building an Army of fans along the way. As uninitiat ... Show More
40m 53s
May 2024
K-Pop to K-Colleges: India’s Korea Craze Continues
From BTS to Bibimbap, K-culture is taking over India's Gen Z! But it's not just K-Pop and K-Dramas anymore. Studying abroad in South Korea is becoming super popular. But why the sudden surge? Host Prachi Verma dives into the reasons behind the "K-College" craze!  South Korea offe ... Show More
24m 2s
Jun 2021
K-pop, K-dramas, and K-fever: Why Korean Culture is Booming
In this episode, Dr. Anderson, a South Korean media studies and popular culture expert at George Mason University, tells us how Hallyu - or the Korean Wave - led to the globalization of Korean culture. We discuss how K-pop music and Korean dramas gained worldwide popularity, anal ... Show More
26m 43s
Jun 2023
A Look at the K-Pop Industry and Its Global Fandom | Beyond the Scenes
K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and their fans speak to the power of this method of entertainment. Daily Show segment producer Sabrina Lee and postdoctoral associate ... Show More
52m 48s
Sep 2018
Why BTS Became the Breakthrough K-Pop Act in America
BTS is the focus of the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, as the Pop Shop team dives into why the South Korean group became the breakout stars for the K-pop genre in the U.S. Billboard contributor and K-pop expert Jeff Benjamin joins the show to discuss all things BTS and K ... Show More
39m 15s
May 2022
#286 Learn English with Pop Culture
One of the greatest ways for you to be part of the current conversation, socialize and understand jokes is by staying up-to-date with what’s going on in Pop Culture. In today’s episode, we will discuss some recent events involving celebrities, and share our thoughts about them. P ... Show More
36m 41s