Hyun-jung Stephany Noh / Texas A&M at Corpus Christi

Dr. Hyun Jung Stephany Noh holds a Ph.D. degree in media studies from the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin and is currently an assistant professor in the Communication and Media Arts Department at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Prior to that, she had a decade of experience in various roles within Korean television networks as a programming producer, ratings analyst, acquisition specialist, and production budget manager. She is currently writing a book that examines the local orientation of the K-drama industry sector, illustrating how cultural sovereignty has remained central to its expanding content production despite the influx of global capital. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. She is also frequently invited to speak at conferences, colloquium, symposium, and university workshops and is consulted by press outlets due to her expertise in Korean media.