Kpop Bookshelf

By Mina

Exploring Korean Pop Culture Through Books!

This podcast will discuss books written about Korean society or set in Korea to help give a better understanding when consuming KPop culture such as KPop m... more

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

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November 23, 2021 Kim JiYoung Born 1982 - Part 1 - A Controversial Novel About Gender Equality
Kim Jiyoung Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo is the international bestseller that stirred up many headlines and even caused someone to file a Blue House Petition to stop the movie adaptation about the film. Find out what all the fuss is about in Part 1 of our 2 part episode about this book!
All the links used for research can be found on the blog https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog/post/kim-jiyoung-born-1982-by-cho-nam-joo-a-book-about-the-f-word-feminism

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19min
November 09, 2021Shoko's Smile Part 2 - Spoilers Included Chat About the Book!
This is part 2 of our episode about the book Shoko's Smile by Eunyoung Choi. In this episode, we will dive into some of my thoughts about a few of the stories in this wonderful short story collection. Be aware that there will be spoilers!
SHORT STORIES COVERED IN THE EPISODE: (for your reference)
Shoko's Smile

Xin chào, Xin chào

The Secret
Korean Language Society - The society's website with information I quoted about the society's activities during the Japan colonization of Korea.

Next time you're in Korea, visit the National Hangeul Museum to see one of the original manuscripts Mal Mo E (Gathering of the Korean language) in person (or just click on this link)

Watch the film, Mal Mo E (this is not an ad, may also be available on other services).

Vietnam War Victims Wanted Justice. They Were Given ‘30 Bags of Rice.’ [The NYT] - WARNING: Article includes some graphic images of victims of war massacres.

Let's take a minute to remember probationary teachers Kim Cho-won and Lee Ji-hye, as well as all those who perished and survived the Sewol Ferry tragedy
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21min
October 26, 2021Shoko's Smile by Eunyoung Choi - The Emotions of Adversity
This week's episode is about the book, Shoko's Smile, a collection of short stories by Eunyoung Choi
As many of the stories in this book revolve around a character who has lived through a major event, I present some historical context for some of the stories.
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My Family’s Shrouded History Is Also a National One for Korea by Alexander Chee -

Survivor of Korean troops’ civilian killings in Vietnam files suit against Korean government - By Ock Hyun-ju [Korean Herald]

The Forgotten History of South Korean Massacres in Vietnam - Hoang Do [ the Diplomat]

Namsan - then and now - Richard Pennington [The Korea Times]

7 Years After Sewol Ferry Disaster, Bereaved Families Still Urge Government to Reveal the Truth - by Mitch Shin (The Diplomat)

On Teacher’s Day, father received carnations instead of his daughter - By Kim Gi-seong and Lee Jung-ae [Hankyoreh]

What Does It Mean to be a Social Outcast in South Korea? - Interview with author Choi Eunyoung done with her translator, Sun Ryu, by Jae-Yeon Yoo [Electric Lit] - may contain spoilers

The PEN Ten: An Interview with Choi Eunyoung, Translated by Sung Ryu - By: Viviane Eng [The PEN Ten] - May contain spoilers, click on the part that says “Choi’s Q&A in English” to access the English version)

In the Absence - short documentary film about the Sewol Ferry Disaster
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23min
October 14, 2021From Factory Girls to KPop Idol Girls by Gooyong Kim - Can Girl Groups Help to Modernize a Nation?
In this episode we discuss the book From Factory Girls to K-Pop Idol Girls: Cultural Politics of Developmentalism, Patriarchy, and Neoliberalism in South Korea’s Popular Music Industry by Gooyong Kim.
The Kim Sisters on the Ed Sullivan Show

Wonder Girls - Nobody

SNSD on Letterman

SNSD on Live with Kelly (guest co-host Howie Mandel)

SNSD Featured in the Wall Street Journal [Soompi]

Girls' Generation David Letterman Performance: “The Boys” Debuts Korean Stars K-Pop in America [International Business Times]

How The South Korean Government Made K-Pop A Thing
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28min
September 29, 2021 SHINE by Jessica Jung - The Day to Day Life of Idol Trainees
We discuss the lives of trainees as discovered through SHINE by former member of Girls' Generation, Jessica Jung, with the help of additional former idols and trainees.
Website
Girls' Generation Playlist
About Jessica Lately
Former Idols and Trainees Who Spilled the Cha
From 9 to 8 - Articles about Jessica's Departure from the Group
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47min
September 21, 2021 Kpop Bookshelf Trailer
Do you love Kpop and K Dramas? Do you also love to read books? Then check out KPOP BOOKSHELF, the podcast where we explore Korean popular culture through books!
My name is Mina. I am a Kpop multifan and K drama fan in the United States. I myself am not Korean, nor do I have any Korean heritage, and I have never lived in Korea. So I want to get a deeper knowledge of Korean society, history, & culture to enhance my appreciation of Korean music, dramas, and movies. I invite you to come learn along with me!
So come checkout the KPOP BOOKSHELF Podcast!
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FAQs about Kpop Bookshelf:

How many episodes does Kpop Bookshelf have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.