Skip to Main Content
Road Scholar logo
Online Program

Online Lecture: Hallyu — The Rise of Korean Popular Culture

Program No. 25187RJ
Join us on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. (ET)/ 4 p.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the cultural phenomenon of Hallyu, the Korean Wave.
WishlistShare
Start
  • 25187-President_Joe_Biden_and_BTS-lghoz.jpg
Country StudiesOnline Lecture
Length
1 hour
Rating
New
Starts at
0

Enroll with Confidence

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. Learn more

Protecting the Environment

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Learn more

1 days
1
View Full Itinerary

At a Glance

In recent decades, South Korea has emerged as a cultural powerhouse, with K-pop, K-dramas and films captivating audiences worldwide. Historically defined by its technology and manufacturing industries, Korea captured worldwide attention when Parasite became the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and Squid Game became Netflix’s most-watched series. Join Andrew Eungi Kim, Ph.D., as he examines the phenomenon of Hallyu — the Korean Wave — and its cultural, social and economic impact both in Korea and beyond. This free lecture will explore the factors behind Korea’s global pop culture success, its influence on international audiences and what the future holds for this dynamic movement.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Profile Image
Andrew Eungi Kim
Andrew Eungi Kim, Ph.D. is a professor in the Division of International Studies at Korea University, where he served as the dean of both the Graduate School of International Studies and the Division of International Studies. His primary research interests broadly pertain to Korean culture, Korean Christianity, sociology of religion, multiculturalism, and Hallyu. His recent publications include The 'Rise of Protestantism in Modern Korea: A Sociological Perspective' (2022) and 'Korean Culture: Confucianism, Shamanism and Other Habits of the Heart' (2022).

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

Profile Image of Andrew Kim
Andrew Eungi Kim View biography
Andrew Eungi Kim, Ph.D. is a professor in the Division of International Studies at Korea University, where he served as the dean of both the Graduate School of International Studies and the Division of International Studies. His primary research interests broadly pertain to Korean culture, Korean Christianity, sociology of religion, multiculturalism, and Hallyu. His recent publications include The 'Rise of Protestantism in Modern Korea: A Sociological Perspective' (2022) and 'Korean Culture: Confucianism, Shamanism and Other Habits of the Heart' (2022).
Start Enrolling





Recommended For You