Cultural Dynamics and Global Impact Kim, Yeojin. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt Jayasinghe, Dharshani Lakmali. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt Aleem, Hiba. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt Ritzenhoff, Karen A. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt SpringerLink (Online service) text sz 2024 1st ed. 2024. monographic eng

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access XXVIII, 257 p. 11 illus., 5 illus. in color. online resource. “The current two volumes are the most comprehensive and authoritative academic publications on Asian popular culture. They aptly document the ways in which Squid Game plays a pivotal role in shifting cultural production, and how the Korean Wave around the globe keeps going strong, both practically and academically. The readers of the books will be able to utilize cutting-edge debates and empirical studies guided by some of the finest scholars in the field.” —Dal Yong Jin, Simon Fraser University, Canada “Squid Game is a game-changer, and this essential two-volume collection pays tribute to the power of Asian popular media to speak to audiences far beyond the region about the precarious lives we share in the second decade of the twenty-first century.” —Gina Marchetti, Pratt Institute, New York, USA “Contemporary Asian Popular Culture is essential for anyone seeking to understand the profound influence and intricate narratives of contemporary Asian popular media. Together, these volumes provide a crucial resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike.” —Eunyoung Kim, Auburn University at Montgomery, USA This volume explores the broader cultural, economic, and socio-political dynamics exchanged between Asian popular media and the world. The authors analyze how the said media navigate complex global markets, technological advancements, and cultural exchanges. It brings together interdisciplinary voices discussing various facets of Asian popular culture and illustrates the media’s soft power in transnational exchanges. Yeojin Kim is an associate professor in Communication at Central Connecticut State University, USA. Dharshani Lakmali Jayasinghe is an assistant professor of Anglophone and World Literatures in the Department of English at Central Connecticut State University, USA. Hiba Aleem is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of English, Writing, and Communication at Emmanuel College in Boston, USA. Karen A. Ritzenhoff is a professor in Communication and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Central Connecticut State University, USA. Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Globalization and Market Dynamics -- Chapter 2: A Gateway for Asian Popular Culture: Chinese-Language Movie Theaters in North America -- Chapter 3: How Netflix and “Platform Imperialism” Compromise the Korean Drama Industry -- Chapter 4: Examining the Global Popularity of Korean Pop Culture during the Last Three Decades -- Chapter 5: Beyond the 1-Inch-Tall Barrier: Unpacking Parasite’s US Reception -- Part II: Digital Platforms and Media Evolution -- Chapter 6: Playing for Life: The Asian Fusion of Netflix and Nostalgic Gaming -- Chapter 7: Squid Game’s Arenas: Maze, Labyrinth, and the Violent Structures of Capitalism -- Part III: Transcultural Narratives and Representations -- Chapter 8: Participatory Citizenship as Key to Romance in Boys’ Love TV series Not Me (2022) -- Chapter 9: The Influence of Ajumma Characters in K-Dramas: Extending Impact Beyond the Screen -- Chapter 10: Attitudes Toward Technology: American and Asian Science Fiction in Conversation. edited by Yeojin Kim, Dharshani Lakmali Jayasinghe, Hiba Aleem, Karen A. Ritzenhoff. Ethnology Asia Culture Motion pictures Asia Popular Culture Ethnology Asian Culture Asian Film and TV Popular Culture Regional Cultural Studies GN625-635 9783031721786 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72178-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72178-6 241212 20251030114613.0 978-3-031-72178-6