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Intercultural Dialogue Series iCU Presents - The Rise of K-pop & Korean American Music

Event Type
Informational
Sponsor
International Student and Scholar Services, International Education, and Asian American Cultural Center
Location
Asian American Cultural Center - 1210 W. Nevada St, Urbana
Date
Mar 1, 2023   5:30 - 7:00 pm  
Contact
Kimberly Yau
E-Mail
kyau87@illinois.edu
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We have all heard PSY’s Gangnam Style, BTS’s Dynamite, and Blackpink’s Kill This Love being played in parties, stadiums, and on radio. But what is K-pop and how did it become popular in the United States? Come and learn about the history of Korean music, how K-pop became a global obsession, and how it has also led to the rise of Korean American music. 

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