Beschreibung:
By Hark Joon Lee and Kyong Yoon Yong Jin
Converging theory and practice, this book provides a unique analysis of Korean youth's attempts to become global celebrities within the rapidly growing K-pop cultural phenomenon.
Part I. Emergence of K-popChapter 1. Emergence of K-pop as Transnational Popular CultureChapter 2. K-pop Entertainment Industry in the 21st CenturyChapter 3. Idol Formation Reality Shows as K-pop's New Star SystemPart II. Entertainment Houses and Training Idol GroupsChapter 4. A Secret Door Finally Opened: Assistant Director and Trainees UnitedChapter 5. Sweat and Tears in the StudiosChapter 6. The Shadows in Spartan Training and the Pre-debutChapter 7. A Country Girl who Dreams of an Idol StarChapter 8. The Long Road to StardomPart III. Borders between Becoming Stars and DisappearingChapter 9. Competition, Sorrow and LoveChapter 10. Tears, Idols, and K-popChapter 11. Going Overseas and a Few Stars