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Gangnam jockeying for center of ‘hallyu’ tourism
A street in southern Seoul will be transformed into the center of “hallyu,” with facilities to be set up to promote Korean Wave stars and provide fans with more chances to experience Korea’s pop culture. Officials of the Gangnam-gu Office said Thursday the southern Seoul district will form a “Hallyu…
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Ulala, producers of music, hope
The boys originally came together because of their love of dance. But the boys, now men better known as ULALA Session, are highly regarded for their music, for providing a kaleidoscopic variety of on-stage performances and for their heart-moving story. After winning the “Superstar K3” last year, the group comprising…
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‘Gangnam Style’ means business
Seoul conference to discuss potential of Korea’s pop culture exports Korea’s meteoric rise as an economic power has been driven by exports of televisions, mobile phones, cars and ships. It bears further watching as to whether soap operas, movies and music will prove to be the next big thing in…
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