Tag Archives: South Korea

The Relevance of Cultural References Portrayed on Film

Posted on July 14, 2016 by wmckenzie95

Many people assume that all Asian people come from China. From an outsider’s perspective, they tend to look at them the same way. However, each culture has their own language, customs, traditions, and identity that sets them apart from one … Continue reading →

Posted in film, martial arts | Tagged 1988 Olympic Games, Bloodsport, Bolo Yeung, China, Chong Li, Jean-Claude Van Damme, South Korea | Leave a comment

200 Pounds Beauty Tackles Serious Issue of Plastic Surgery Prevalent in South Korea

Posted on October 13, 2015 by wmckenzie95

200 Pounds Beauty was an excellent film that did well in South Korea. It directly tackles the issues of weight, beauty, and self-identity. The film is about a young overweight girl that made the decision to undergo plastic surgery to … Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment industry, film | Tagged beauty, image, Kim Ah-joong, plastic surgery, self-identity, self-worth, South Korea | Leave a comment

The Rise of Hip Hop Culture in South Korea

Posted on August 29, 2015 by wmckenzie95

South Korea is one of the many countries that has experienced a rise in the popularity of hip hop in the last several years. The origins of hip hop in South Korea date back to the early … Continue reading →

Posted in hip hop, music | Tagged Beenzino, Drunken TIger, Dynamic Duo, Epik High, G-Dragon, Hi-Lite Records, hip hop, K-Pop, Keith Ape, PSY, San E, Seoul, South Korea, Tiger JK, underground, Verbal Jint, World DJ Festival | Leave a comment

Hip Hop For The World Unites Artists from Different Cultures to Improve the Lives of Others Around the Globe

Posted on August 26, 2015 by wmckenzie95

San E – South Korea Earlier this year, fourteen hip hop artists from fourteen different countries lead a movement titled Hip Hop For The World. Pendekar – Singapore Six of the hip hop artists featured in this collaboration … Continue reading →

Posted in cultural exchange, education, hip hop music | Tagged Adx, Bangladesh, DJMr.Skin, Hip Hop For The World, hope, India, Indonesia, inspiration, Japan, Julian Nagano, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Pendekar, revolution, SadmAnn, San E, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UNICEF, unity, We Are The World, Yacko | Leave a comment

South Korea Hip Hop Dance Crew Wins Gold at World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2015 & Influence of Hip Hop Culture Overseas

Posted on August 14, 2015 by wmckenzie95

South Korea’s hip hop dance team Lock ‘N LOL took home the gold in the mega crew division against the U.S. at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship this year in San Diego, California. Originally, this dance competition started in … Continue reading →

Posted in dance, hip hop | Tagged A-Team, Beat Street, breakdancing, Breakin', Lock 'N LOL, locking, Phillipines, popping, San Diego, South Korea, World Hip Hop Dance Competition | Leave a comment