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Gil Soo Han traces the transformation of South Korean nationalism and its relationship with specific sectors of Korean Protestantism. A framework of “calculated nationalism” is used as an analytical tool to examine the grassroots agency of the religious far-right in the country.

Golden Owens discusses Lana, the virtual assistant on the reality television show Too Hot To Handle, and how it relates to broader narratives about robotic technologies, artificial intelligence, and surveillance.

Dr. Ji-Hyun Ahn examines the rise of anti-Hallyu sentiment, and considers how these discourses implicate colonial logics. Alternately, she presents a different approach, analytically re-framing this backlash as a “post-Hallyu disjuncture” in a move for greater nuance.

Dal Yong Jin discusses the concept of transnational proximity while observing the ongoing success of the Golden Globe-winning KPop Demon Hunters.

In the early 2000’s in Argentina, documentary filmmakers were able to reflect on the horrors of the 1970’s military dictatorship, blending politics and poetics in an innovative new form.

Hyun Jung Stephany Noh discusses immersive experiences and consumer goods that combine Korean Wave media with cultural heritage.

Kyong Yoon explores the platformization of K-Pop fandoms and how fans continue to play a significant role in the contemporary media ecosystem.