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East Asian Youth Cultures Spring 2015

Globalized Identities, Localized Practices, and Social Transitions

Dwayne Dixon, Author
Korean EDM, page 2 of 2

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Role of Social Media in the Korean Wave

Given that much of hallyu
is a constructed ideal, it could not have been possible without the love of
fans and listeners. From fan-subbing reality TV shows like “Running Man” to
reaction videos, forums, blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter bots, and Youtube
channels, the Korean Wave is very much of a user created phenomenon. 


With the help of the connectivity of Internet,
the music scene has now truly become global. In 2014, a groundbreaking
collaboration was released, a track by the name of “Dirty Vibe.” It had four
collaborators: Jack U (Skrillex + Diplo) and CL (of 2NE1) and GD (of Big Bang).
It was a pleasant blend of K-pop, Hip-hop, and EDM, that caught the ears of the
fandom of all sorts of fans. Music,
in a way, is an antithesis to war. Perhaps, with the
help of music, the youth of the whole world may connect in love and
understanding by such cross-cultural collaborations that literally break
cultural barriers. 


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