Through the history of hip-hop in South Korea we explore cultural appropriation in music and the impact of adopting music from different communities. Can musical genre transcend culture? How does hip hop use lyrics, style and presentation to communicate a message? What’s unique to Korean hip-hop?

K to the Hip to the Hop

Good morning, afternoon, evening—wherever you are! We’re a writer, PhD student and Korea Studies scholar who live (or have lived) in Seoul, South Korea and love talking about all the little things that make culture and people so fascinating. Our starting point is Korea and different things that shape Korean culture, but we’ll branch out to more in the future—so stay tuned. And grab your coffee: we’re here for a cozy conversation.

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