Tag Archives: asia
K-Pop has been a good predictor/signal of less obvious cultural shifts in South Korea and Asia more broadly #semiotics
Teenagers have projected their dreams onto k-pop idols for years. But bts are not your average k-pop band. Although their output has all the trappings of the genre—slick production, perfectly choreographed dance routines, rap interludes and ever-unconfirmed rumours about band members’ relationships—they do not conform to the stereotype of the flawless, manufactured idols who are expected to serve as blank screens for fans’ projections.
How Taiwan has become a COVID-19 success story
Could Post-COVID-19 National Pride Push US Brands Out?
Sleep can be loaded with a variety of meanings and ideologies – The Japanese art of (not) sleeping
Virus Spurs Chinese Interest in Vegan Eggs as Protein Source
A San Francisco-based startup making imitation eggs from mung beans is fielding a wave of inquiries from some of China’s bigger food manufacturers.
Parasite Party Planning Scene – to achieve the appearance of relaxed formality (Understanding Luxury Cultural Dimensions in South Korea)
Racist memes target Chinese eating habits, but the real causes of the coronavirus are more mundane
David Yeung: “This Crisis Creates a Great Window for the Plant-Based Food Industry”
Under Lockdown and Quarantine, China’s Punk Rock Bands Are Taking the Mosh Pit Online
Live-streamed festivals might just be a temporary fix, a jolt of sociality in the midst of unexpected isolation, but the connections they’re enabling are deep-rooted.
