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

Event Type
Religious/Cultural
Sponsor
International Education, Asian American Cultural Center and International Student and Scholar Services
Location
1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Date
Mar 1, 2023   5:30 - 7:00 pm  
Contact
Yun Shi
E-Mail
yunshi@illinois.edu
Phone
217-333-9300
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Originating Calendar
International Education

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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