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Past Lives: Portraying Authentic Love in Film

Mark StenbergandFinlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Many romance films often celebrate the grand gestures in love, but Celine Song’s “Past Lives” brings light to the quiet moments of intimacy that often accompany authentic love.…

May 9, 2024

The Power of Media: Three Asian Movies with Strong Social Values

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.…

March 13, 2023

Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.…

November 23, 2021

Four same sex couples in modern and traditional Korean clothing in front of a red heart and a rainbow background,

Queering Korea: LGBTQ+ Identities Throughout Korean History

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Despite current attitudes toward LGBTQ+ identities being largely dismissive and negative in the country, Korea has a long and vibrant history of queerness.…

June 16, 2021

Lee Su-hyun’s Debut Solo Track “Alien” Highlights the Beauty of Being Different

On ‘ALIEN,’ Lee Su-hyun Highlights the Beauty of Being Different

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

One half of the brother-sister duo AKMU, the musician is spreading a message of positivity with her debut single.…

November 10, 2020

Hyukoh Might Be Redefining How Global Audiences See Korean Music

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

While K-pop remains Korea's most popular musical export, this indie rock band is forging the way for a few other styles of music to emerge from the country.…

October 8, 2020