...-XIU MIN- Real Name: Kim Min Seok 김민섭） D.O.B: March 26, 1990 Astrological Sign Aries Height: 179 cm Nationality: South Korea Experience: 2nd at SM Everysing Contest 2008 (1st place was Jino) Speciality: singing, dancing, taekwondo, kendo Facts: -Was mentioned in f(x)’s ‘Pinocchio’ “Thanks To” by member Amber, -Won 2nd place on 2008 SM’s Everysing Contest (1st place was Jino) -he looks like he Is Chinese but he's Korean -when He was a child they used to call him "little fattie" -has a chubby face and a cute grin -the next member that knows martial arts besides Tao -In Korea shares the room with Lu Han and Kris -In China shares the room with Tao -neatest member in the group -is the funniest of the group -his ideal type of girl is hug able and can give comfort to others -the strongest member from EXO-M -likes to wear casual clothes -he’s apparently close to Super Junior’s Henry -he is the most organized and clean member from EXO-M -his favorite music genre are ballads -likes all types of dances -role model: Super Junior -favorite song from mini album MAMA: "MAMA" Name: Wu Fan 吴凡 Fan Name: Kris Height: 187 cm Birth: November 6, 1990 Blood Type: O Skills/Hobby: English, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese, Basketball Leader and rapper from EXO-M NEWS ABOUT KRIS Facts: -apparently as a child Kris lived in Vancouver, Canada -very social and can talk to anyone -other trinees and team members of EXO think of him as a big brother -nationality Chinese ...
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...inspires you. My idol is an artist. He is a member of a Korean band named SHINee. His name is Choi Min Ho or generally known as Minho. He and his band is well-known in the whole Asia. In my eyes, he is very unique in his own way. First of all, I want to talk about his appearance. He is a very good looking person and quite handsome. His eyes make him looked very attractive. He has a round big attractive eyes and charismatic personalities. He is soft spoken in front of the media. He Is very polite and never been involved with any bad issues and gossips. He is quite tall and also the tallest member in SHINee with the height of 183cm. He has a balanced weight which makes him looked ideal which is about 60 kilograms. As a band member, he has the most fans rather than the other members. He also excels in a sport which is football. Next, I shall talk about his personal life. Choi Minho was born on the 9th December 1991 in Incheon, South Korea. He has his parents and an older brother. His father is Choi Yun-Gyeom who is the ex-soccer coach of South Korea. His older brother’s name is Choi Min Seok. Minho studied at Gundae Busok High School and graduated at Konkuk University by February 2010. He also learned Chinese when he was in Beijing in 2006 and 2007. He also know other languages which is English and Japanese. Minho was discovered by 2006 in S.M. Town Casting System and by 25th May 2008, he made his first debut in SHINee. He affects me a lot in his own way. For me, he is a very good and...
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...you. My idol is an artist. He is a member of a Korean band named SHINee. His name is Choi Min Ho or generally known as Minho. He and his band is well-known in the whole Asia. In my eyes, he is very unique in his own way. First of all, I want to talk about his appearance. He is a very good looking person and quite handsome. His eyes make him looked very attractive. He has a round big attractive eyes and charismatic personalities. He is soft spoken in front of the media. He Is very polite and never been involved with any bad issues and gossips. He is quite tall and also the tallest member in SHINee with the height of 183cm. He has a balanced weight which makes him looked ideal which is about 60 kilograms. As a band member, he has the most fans rather than the other members. He also excels in a sport which is football. Next, I shall talk about his personal life. Choi Minho was born on the 9th December 1991 in Incheon, South Korea. He has his parents and an older brother. His father is Choi Yun-Gyeom who is the ex-soccer coach of South Korea. His older brother’s name is Choi Min Seok. Minho studied at Gundae Busok High School and graduated at Konkuk University by February 2010. He also learned Chinese when he was in Beijing in 2006 and 2007. He also know other languages which is English and Japanese. Minho was discovered by 2006 in S.M. Town Casting System and by 25th May 2008, he made his first debut in SHINee. He affects me a lot in his own way. For me, he is a very good and...
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...Even if you are not so much of a K-pop fan it’s impossible to have missed the fact that in some of the most recent MVs of international idol groups like Shinee and Big Bang (View – Shinee; and Bae Bae and Sober – BigBang) something is different, and by something I mean, the obvious Caucasian models in the video. For some of us this is irrelevant, it makes no difference what ethnic origin your female-MV- love interest comes from. Yet, for others it could represent a cultural issue. The massive impact the Korean Hally-U has had by submerging almost in the entire globe in it’s cultural-waters, is no other than a testament of the prosperity and power globalization affords. Yet, despite South Korea’s export-led growth, not to forget the rapid growth of the Korean entertainment industries in the global stage, some would argue that more than half it’s revenue comes out of foreign supporters and fans, just as important as this is its populace's near-obsession with learning English (particularly from foreign-born, white speakers), still many South Korean’s -prominently those who belong to an older and more traditional generation with far less exposure to foreign culture- are hostile to foreigners living and seeking work among them. Nonetheless, this reactions, although in no way justified, can likely be explained by history, It comes from living on an island. It comes from conservative education that tries to instill a strong sense of nationalistic and ethnic pride....
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...Kpop in the world _ Influence In a world where music dominates and influences everything we do, there is a new type of music that is quickly progressing in popularity, not only nationally but globally as well. Kpop is an abbreviation of Korean pop music, although it is not only pop music, it is also trot, hip hop and R&B and Rap. It is a competitive field that requires hard work and determination. Kpop is not only music though; it is a guide that can help give a person more insight about the world around them. The history of Korean popular music can be traced back to 1885 when an American missionary, Henry Appenzeller started teaching American and British folk songs at a school. These songs were called changga in Korean, and they were typically based on a popular Western melody sung with Korean lyrics. K-pop influences fashion, especially in Asia, where clothes and accessories worn by K-pop stars, as well as their hairstyles and the cosmetic brands they use are sought after by young listeners. Fashion brands release copies of clothing worn by idols. Some K-pop idols including G-Dragon from Big Bang have established themselves as a fashion icon by attracting the attention of Western fashion designers, most notably Jeremy Scott, who expressed his interest in working with singer CL from 2NE1.In January 2012 Korean artists held a fashion show in Japan, which was attended by 33,000 people. In Thailand authorities worry over the fashion items popularized by Korean pop, as Thai...
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...□21-25 □26-30 □31-40 □Above 41 3) Your education □Primary below □Primary/Secondary □Degree/Bachelor □Above bachelor 4) Your income per month (HK dollars) □0-5000 □5001-10000 □10001-15000 □15001-20000 □>20001 5) What is your occupation? □Service industry □Retail and sales industry □Self-employed □Computer and technology □Professionals □Student □Unemployed □Others (Please specify): _________ 6) Do you love Korean Pop music (K-Pop) □ Yes □ No 7) What K-pop artists do you know? (You can choose more than 1) □2AM □ 2NE1 □2PM □ 4minure □ C.N. blue □ F. T Island □f(x) □ Big Bang □ Se7en □ T-ara □ SHINee □ KARA □ BOA □ IU □ Beast □ G.O.D □JYJ □ Super Junior □Girl’s Generation □ other: 8) Do you like to watch Korean drama? □ Yes □ No 9) How often do you spend on watching Korean drama a week? □ 0 day □ 1-3days □ 4-6 days □ Everyday 10) Which of the following reasons explains why do you choose to watch Korean drama? □The stars □The Storyline □The setting □Not interested □Others: 11) How do you get your Korean information? □From friends □From a local...
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...II. The researcher aims to answer the following problems: 1. What is K-pop? 2. How did K-pop become popular in the Philippines? 3. Why do Filipinos love K-pop? 4. What are the negative reactions/comments of Filipinos about K-pop? 5. What are the effects of Korean Wave or K-pop Invasion in the Filipinos? III. Methodology The researcher will answer the problems through the use of books and internet. IV. What is K-Pop? K-Pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop or Korean Popular music) is a musical genre that originated in South Korea. It is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. It’s also not just referred to as type of music but also a musical movement that swept South Korea. Singers are usually a group of girls or boys. It is mostly popular among teenagers. K-pop started in the early 1990s and continues to dominate not only in Asia but in the whole world. Some consider K-pop as an all-inclusive genre. The French Audiovisual Organization defines K-pop as a blend of synthesized music, sharp dance routines and colorful, fashionable outfits. A. History of K-Pop Early 1990s - Seo Taiji & Boys was a boyband who started K-pop. Their successful experimentation with different music styles had garnered them a lot of attention in the Music Industry. 2000s - Other bands followed and gained popularity in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It grew from a musical genre to a subculture among teenagers and young adults. Mid-2000s - present - Other bands followed...
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...Cheska Jane G. Arriola Ms. Benetha Huera English 2 20 February 2013 Korean Pop invasion in the Philippines: a Threat to OPM? I. Introduction For the past few years, there has been a distinctive foreign genre that catches the attention of Filipino music lovers. Thousands of Filipinos especially teenagers go crazy over the so what called “K-pop” music. K-pop is an abbreviation for the term Korean pop which is continuously making a buzz not only in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world. Holden defined K-pop as “a musical genre and subculture originating in South Korea which comprises a wide spectrum of musical and visual elements” (144). If Korea has what they call as K-pop, the Philippines has its very own “OPM” or Original Pilipino Music. OPM is referred to as “Philippine pop songs, particularly ballads, such as those popular after the collapse of its predecessor, the Manila Sound, in the late 1970s, up until the present” (Basijan 18). The spread of K-pop music in the country resulted to K-pop invasion or what others refer to as “K-pop fever”. Unknown to some, this phenomenon is giving threats to the OPM industry since it affects many aspects of it. Because of the Korean Pop invasion in the Philippines which influences a lot of Filipino teenagers to patronize K-pop music, it poses threats to the Original Pilipino Music industry in terms of the album sales, organization of local concerts and the worst is, it might be more popular than OPM in the near future. II. The...
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...2NE1 MEMBER PROFILE Standard 2NE1 (투애니원) Means: New Evolution of the 21st Century Entertainment Company: YG Entertainment Debut Date: May 16, 2009 Fan Club: Blackjacks Fan Color: Hot Pink Twitter Facebook YouTube Park Bom (박봄) Born: March 24, 1984 165CM (5 feet 4 inches) 45KG (99 IBS) Blood Type: AB Position: Main Vocalist Twitter Me2Day Instagram Fun Facts: Has lymph nodes Can speak English, Japanese and Chinese Used to live in the United States Favorite color is green but also loves Pink and Red Almost cried after hearing UGLY She use to sleep walk She was rejected when first auditioning for YG but after 3 years she was finally accepted She really wants a Boyfriend She wants to make a collaboration with Big Bang’s Taeyang Park Sandara (박산다라) Born: November 12, 1984 162CM (5 Feet 3 Inches) 40KG (88 IBS) Blood Type: A Position: Vocalist, Face of the group Twitter Me2Day Fun Facts: Little brother is MBLAQ’s Thunder Debuted as an actress in the Philippines before joining 2NE1 Can speak Tagalog and English Used to live in the Philippines She’s really good in math and physics She trained for three years before debuting with 2NE1 The other members believe she is the best in variety shows She likes to wear jeans and t-shirts She always text people because she thinks it awkward if she calls them She likes to steal others phones and put her photo as their background CL (씨엘) Real Name: Lee Chae Rin (이채린) Born: February 26, 1991 ...
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...K-pop swing Although Korean dramas remain popular among Malaysian fans, K-pop has garnered an equal, if not bigger, number of followers over the last few years. In 2006, TVXQ became the first Korean band to perform in Malaysia, opening the gates for other K-pop stars such as Rain, Super Junior, Wonder Girls and Girls' Generation to showcase their music here. Nini Yusof, country manager (advertising sales Malaysia) with Universal Networks International (which runs the E! channel, among others) feels this growing interest is reflected in the increasing number of K-pop acts that have performed here. “Now, you can see at least one K-pop act performing here every three months.” DiGi, which has been hosting various K-pop “parties” with stars like 4Minute, Beast, G.NA and recently Jay Park, is also a proponent of K-pop here. “K-pop is a music genre that is very close to the hearts of our customers, especially among the youths,” DiGi's head of marketing services Sulin Lau had said at a press conference promoting K-pop star Jay Park. In fact, a KTO survey conducted in May last year showed that K-pop has indeed overtaken K-drama as the main purveyor of Hallyu in Malaysia and elsewhere. The survey revealed that, driven mainly by the Internet and social media network, more than 53.3% of 12,085 fans from 102 countries chose K-pop as the Hallyu aspect that interested them most. The K-pop influence online was proven when YouTube invited K-pop stars TVXQ and Kara to headline...
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...The world of Kpop In a world where music dominates and influences everything we do, there is a new type of music that is quickly progressing in popularity, not only nationally but globally as well. Kpop is Korean pop music, although it is not only pop music, it is also trot, hip hop and R&B and Rap. It is a competitive field that requires hard work and determination. Kpop is not only music though; it is a guide that can help give a person more insight about the world around them. It is a hard thing to be an idol in Korea, there are so many values and difficulties they must overcome in order to achieve recognition and fame. If someone were to want to be an idol in South Korea then their best bet would be to go to “The Big Three”. YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment, These three companies are named “The Big Three” because they are three of the most highly distinguished and accomplished companies in all of South Korea. “The Big Three” have led many idols to fame in not only South Korea but globally as well. In comparison to Canada or the US you could call South Korean’s harsh with the way they train upcoming artists, but they have higher standards. The training process consists of around three year’s minimum of being a trainee and there are many hardships that must be overcome through that process. The trainee years are what determine whether or not a person can make it in the competitive field of being a Korean pop idol. Have you ever looked around and...
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...The world of Kpop In a world where music dominates and influences everything we do, there is a new type of music that is quickly progressing in popularity, not only nationally but globally as well. Kpop is Korean pop music, although it is not only pop music, it is also trot, hip hop and R&B and Rap. It is a competitive field that requires hard work and determination. Kpop is not only music though; it is a guide that can help give a person more insight about the world around them. It is a hard thing to be an idol in Korea, there are so many values and difficulties they must overcome in order to achieve recognition and fame. If someone were to want to be an idol in South Korea then their best bet would be to go to “The Big Three”. YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment, These three companies are named “The Big Three” because they are three of the most highly distinguished and accomplished companies in all of South Korea. “The Big Three” have led many idols to fame in not only South Korea but globally as well. In comparison to Canada or the US you could call South Korean’s harsh with the way they train upcoming artists, but they have higher standards. The training process consists of around three year’s minimum of being a trainee and there are many hardships that must be overcome through that process. The trainee years are what determine whether or not a person can make it in the competitive field of being a Korean pop idol. Have you ever looked around and...
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...The Impact of Korean Popular Culture on Consumer Behavior Abstract The Korean wave hit Asia in the early 2000’s, initially through television dramas, and has gradually skyrocketed in popularity, expanding its reach to the film and record industry as well. Its success is owed to the effective combination of Western pop-culture with an added Asian flavor, across all its industries. With the sudden influx of Korean boy or girl pop groups led by pop idols worshipped by many fans, the media industry managed to tap on the popularity of certain idols, starring them in television dramas and hence garnering support from fans all over Asia. Together with popular drama series came its respective memorabilia, such as posters, bags, accessories – you name it, they have it. This paper serves to explore how the wave of Korean popular culture (commonly known as the Hanryu) on television today has had an impact on the behavior of people who participate in this Hanryu culture, not only through purchases of memorabilia, but also through changes to their lifestyle. The Influence of Hanryu on Consumer’s Buying Behavior Media, and the television to be specific, can be seen as a medium for informal learning, as well as influence. It is sometimes known as a socializing agent, which can influence who we are and what is expected of us. Just like how advertisements serve to increase the perception that consumers have towards a certain brand or product, occasionally using attractive endorsers or impactful...
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...Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………1 2.0 Introduction/Overview 3.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………........2 3.2 Industry definition……………………………………………………………..3 3.0 Analysing Marketing Opportunities 4.3 Competitors Overview………………………………………………………….5 4.4 Macroenvironment Analysis……………………………………………………5 4.5 Consumer Behavour (DMP)……………………………………………………6 4.0 Selecting Target Market(s) 5.6 Market Segmentation…………………………………………………………...7 5.7 Profile of segment………………………………………………………………8 5.8 Target Market…………………………………………………………………...8 5.9 Proposed Positioning Strategies………………………………………………...9 5.0 Marketing Mix Strategies 6.10 Product………………………………………………………………………….10 6.11 Price……………………………………………………………………………..10 6.12 Place……………………………………………………………………………..10 6.13 Promotion………………………………………………………………………..10 6.0 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………12 7.0 References…………………………………………………………………………….....13 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following marketing plan forms the basis for introduction of new product and new brand to Malaysian market. The product is Missha Snail Cream from Missha Cosmetic, A South Korea Cosmetic Company. Missha Snail Cream is a skincare product that is effective in healing, soothing and regenerating the skin. The analysis allows us to select the best strategies for this product. Out main aim is penetrating the Malaysian market and become...
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