So for the past week we've been talking about representation. The connection between media, schools, learning and language. Coming from a Filipino family, with both parents born in the Philippines, I was raised up listening to how different life in America is, and how blessed we are to live here.So now i am shamelessly going to induce you guys to my favourite music group, Beast. They are a Korean group that does a variety of music, pop and hip-hop while mixed it in with stylized dancing. They among others of the K-pop genre, represent a broad and popular music movement in the Asian area. About two and a half minutes in you see some shots of a school, a medley of different colours and unique sets of clothes. K-pop has helped define and shape the culture within the youth and it can be seen and heavily represented in the videos and lyrics of the songs that they create.
So, although this is just kind of a little way for me to slip in my blurb and hopefully get you guys hooked onto K-pop music with me, it also shows how heavily and influential music and celebrities in general can have on our culture. Regardless if its in Asia, the Philippines or America. What kind of impact do you think our media has on us?Another one of my favourites by Beast, a practice video.
Shock - Beast
Interesting. I have a friend who was really heavy into K-Pop. I think it's interesting how we can see such variations in culture, but they all seem to lead to the same crossroads. The stars in the K-Pop genre look very similar to stars of the American pop music genre.
ReplyDeleteI think that media has a major influence on us as a youth. Ever since we were tots we've seen role models of one kind or another on tv or other media outlets. We end up in looking up to the role models and we try and emulate them to the best of our ability. Peer pressure also helps the individual look up to a certain role model. If you chilled with the jocks then you probably looked up to an athlete, if you were the music type then you probably looked up to a musician more than others would.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! This would be one really interesting place for you to look further for your inquiry project. Mimi Ito writes a lot about Asian popular culture. I actually have one of books on this checked out from Atkins right now. This might be a good resource for you later on in the semester.
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