The Social Story
The Social Story is about the various struggles, ups and downs and mental health problems that people deal with as a result of social media use. In a day and […]
K-pop or Korean pop is steadily carving its spot in the mainstream music industry. South Korea is exporting Korean culture and language through K-pop. This is evident in devoted fans from all over the world well-versed in Korean traditions, history, even the language and the Korean alphabet. All of these are rooted in the love for Korean music and music artists.
BTS, a Korean boy group, is currently the headlining artist for K-pop. The boy group had a sold out three-day concert in Hamilton in 2018. The heavy K-pop fans’ presence in Hamilton made police prepare to maintain security in the city, proving that K-pop’s influence definitely has arrived.
Meet Ciel Emonde, a 20-year-old BTS fan who traveled to Hamilton and New York to see BTS live. K-pop introduced her to new people, allowed her to learn a new language and improved her self-confidence all through the power of music. Reporter Axile Gerona has the story.
Tagged as: K-pop, BTS, music, JRN306.
The Social Story is about the various struggles, ups and downs and mental health problems that people deal with as a result of social media use. In a day and […]
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