“The cultural code behind the global phenomenon of K-pop.”The Secret Behind a Global PhenomenonK-pop has captivated the world with its infectious energy, powerful performances, and devoted global fandom. But what lies beneath its success? The Korean Groove traces the roots of K-pop beyond modern pop culture, revealing the deep cultural foundations that have shaped its distinctive sound, rhythm, and spirit. By looking beyond the surface, the book invites readers to see K-pop not as a sudden trend, but as the result of a long cultural evolution.Emotions That Shape a NationAt the heart of Korean culture are powerful emotional currents—han (deep sorrow), heung (joyous excitement), jeong (affection), and uiri (loyalty). These emotions, formed through Korea’s complex history, are not abstract ideas but lived experiences that continue to shape artistic expression. The book explores how these sentiments are embedded in music, performance, and communal life, revealing how emotional depth and contrast create Korea’s unique cultural energy.From Tradition to Global StageFrom pansori and arirang to mask dance dramas, folk games, and festivals, Korea’s traditional arts have long combined music, movement, and storytelling into immersive communal experiences. These traditions, rich with rhythm and participation, form the cultural DNA that continues to resonate in today’s K-pop performances, concerts, and fan culture. By drawing these connections, the book shows how tradition is not separate from modern culture, but actively lives within it.The Power of Participation and ConnectionOne of the defining features of Korean culture is participation—the blurring of boundaries between performer and audience. Whether through collective singing, street cheering, or traditional performances, people come together to share emotion and energy. This spirit of unity is a key force behind the global appeal of K-pop, transforming audiences into active participants rather than passive spectators.A New Way to Understand K-PopMore than a music genre, K-pop is the culmination of centuries of cultural expression and emotional heritage. By uncovering the connections between tradition and modernity, The Korean Groove offers readers a deeper understanding of why Korean culture resonates so powerfully around the world—and why its influence continues to grow. It ultimately reframes K-pop as a cultural language that speaks across borders.About the AuthorKim Kwanghee received his Ph.D. in Literature from Korea University. He currently serves as the Head of the Korea Heritage Agency, Royal Palaces and Tombs Project Department and, as a Cultural Heritage Specialist at the Korea Heritage Service, participates in human heritage research. He also teaches intangible cultural heritage and traditional performing arts at the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, Sungkyunkwan University, and Dongguk University, and works as a Baltal (Foot Mask Theater) educator, continuing the tradition of traditional arts.He seamlessly navigates the traditional and contemporary world, conveying the essence of Korean culture and its divine energy. Through his writings and lectures, he explores the diverse and accessible aspects of the Korean Wave, from the exploration of traditional folk songs in K-pop to the exploration of traditional Korean music, offering readers a fresh and engaging experience. Contents Prologue10 Old Emotions, a New Stage12 Glossary of Korean Sentiments12 Definitions13 The Repressed Sorrow of Han, the Fiery Anger of No14 The Unwavering Loyalty of Uiri, the Deep Affinity of Jeong16 The Lively Cheer of Heung, the Joyous Exhilaration of SinmyeongSecret Code 1 | Songs20 Washing Away Sorrow with Exhilaration20 Songs that Heal Me and Comfort You: The Traditional Korean Epic Chant of Pansori26 The Song of a Nation, Blooming Across the Land of Korea: Arirang33 As Slowly as Possible, as Quickly as Possible: Gayageum Sanjo and Byeongchang38 A Magic Spell to Make Even Farming Feel Joyful: NongyoSecret Code 2 | Dance42 Reconciling Han Through Sinmyeong42 A Dance of Liberation Underneath the Full Moon: Ganggangsullae48 Delicate Hand Gestures that Comfort Our Hearts: Salpurichum53 The Solemn Dance of Cheoyong, the Son of the Dragon King: Cheoyongmu59 Beauty Blooming in Self-Restraint: Seungmu65 A Royal Dance to Pray for Peace: TaepyyeongmuSecret Code 3 | Theater70 Wiping Off Tears with Laughter70 Satire and Humor in the Thousand Faces of Korean Traditional Masks: Andong Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori79 The Wish of a Lion, the King of Animals: Bukcheong Saja Noreum83 Laughter and Satire Unfolding from the Tip of the Foot: BaltalSecret Code 4 | Folk Games and Performances90 To Overcome Hardship with Joyous Energy90 A Performance to Forget the Rigors of Hard Labor and Stir Sinmyeong Within the Spirit: Nongak98 A Performance of the Common People, by the Common People, and for the Common People: Namsadang Nori106 Tug of War, a Game of Togetherness: Gijisi Juldarigi111 A Game of Dynamic Harmony: Andong Chajeon NoriSecret Code 5 | Festivals118 Festivals Inspiring Joyous Exhilaration118 A Millennium-Old Agricultural Festival: Gangneung Danoje124 A Festival of Healing that Embraces Life and Death: Jindo Ssitgimgut129 A Festival that Lights Up Hearts and the World: YeondeunghoeSecret Code 6 | Performance134 To Find a Release Against Repression Through Mingling134 The Reason Why World-Renowned Musicians Come to Korea: The Culture of Ttechang141 The Fervor Inside and Outside of a Sports Complex: K-Supporters and Street Cheering145 The Razor-Sharp Choreography and Rhythm of K-PopEpilogue152 The Korean Emotions of Han and Heung Pierce Through the World152 The Driving Force of Cultural Evolution154 The Most Dynamic Emotion: Han156 The Most Creative Emotion: Heung

EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN SALEThe reduced presale price is valid until the end of August - best price for European fans!Only while stocks last!--- What is it?ENHYPEN LYRICS GUIDE BINDER BOOK provides an in-depth analysis of “Bite Me” and “Sweet Venom,” the two title tracks from the BLOOD album series that carry a uniquely powerful narrative within ENHYPEN’s musical history. The Inside the Music section offers detailed commentary on the albums, songs, and music videos, while the Sing Along section features full lyrics, Romanization for pronunciation, official translations, and personal comments from ENHYPEN about the tracks. In the Behind the Scenes section, you can explore various episodes from the song production and recording process to promotional activities. Finally, the Write Out the Lyrics section provides a dedicated space to personally transcribe, record, and decorate the lyrics. In addition to the rich reading material, the set includes keyword cards, 3-pocket card sleeves, stickers, a cellophane sheet, and a wine glass-shaped mini keyring, allowing you to customize the binder to your personal taste. We invite you to complete your very own ENHYPEN binder by personally documenting the narrative of “connection” between ENHYPEN and ENGENE. Watch our unboxing video on InstagramBinder / RINGBUCH 180×235×30mm A 6-Ring binder with a design that perfectly captures ENHYPENS's Vampire Concept.1. Inner Pages (Readings) 156×194mm, 96 pages Inner pages featureing ENHYPEN's Story and a Variety of Content to helt you perfectly understand and sing along to "Bite me" and "Sweet Venom"Inside the Music Essential commentary on the albums, tracks, and music videos that every fan should knowSing Along Everything from official lyrics and Romanization for Hangeul pronunciation to official translations and hidden commentary from ENHYPENBehind the Scenes Behind-the-scenes stories capturing every moment of ENHYPEN,from the production and recording process to album promotions and music video shootsWrite Out the Lyrics A creative space to transcribe and decorate the lyrics, completing your very own personalized lyric book2. Keyword Card Set & 3-Pocket Card Sleeves Keyword Cards: 52×82mm, 30ea Card Sleeves: 127×191mm, 10ea Keyword Cards featureing core Korean Keywords from "Bite Me" and "Sweet Venom" alongside member Concept photos with 3-pocket sleeves to store them. 3.  Sticker 156×194mm, 1 sheet Stickers to freely decorate your binder and Keyword Cards   4. Cellophane Sheet 156×194mm, 1ea A cellophane sheet to practice reading Hangeul on the Song Along pages. * Covering the lyrics with a cellophane sheet hides the Romanization, aloowing you to slide it on or off depending on whether you want to reference it.   5. Keyring 20×40mm, 1ea A wine glass mini-Keyring symbolizing ENHYPEN's Vampire concept

SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE Global Edition  Mängelexemplar: Buch an einem Eck leicht angestossen, sonst neu und einwandfrei Remainder Copy: Corner slightly dented, otherwise new copy Including Special Gift: SEVENTEEN Photo Postcards The first official quote book that features SEVENTEEN and CARAT's closest moments together. From 2021's and to 2023's SEVENTEEN TOUR 'FOLLOW' TO SEOUL. This book includes more than 10 messages from each member, totaling over 150 messages, along with various behind-the-scenes stories. Written in both English and Korean. MAIN CONTENTS1.  S.COUPS2.  JEONGHAN3.  JOSHUA* 세븐틴의 메시지: 전원 재계약 후  (SEVENTEEN’s Message: After Everyone Renewed Their Contract)4. JUN5.  HOSHI6.  WONWOO7.  WOOZI* 세븐틴의 메시지: 데뷔 8주년   (SEVENTEEN’s Message: The 8th Anniversary of Their Debut)8.  THE 89.  MINGYU10. DK* 세븐틴의 메시지: 나에게 캐럿이란?    (SEVENTEEN’s Message: What Does CARAT Mean to You?)11.  SEUNGKWAN12.  VERNON13.  DINO* 세븐틴의 공연 정보  (SEVENTEEN’s Concert, Tour & Fan Meeting History)

BTS Lyrics Inside Vol. 1 Mängelexemplar: Buch an einem Eck leicht angestossen, sonst neu und einwandfrei Remainder Copy: Corner slightly dented, otherwise new copy Special Gift:  Handwriting Notes + only from us: BTS Postcard Watch the trailer! While there are many great songs that BTS was actively involved in writing the lyrics for, this book presents a selection of 10 songs in total, including Yet To Come from Proof (2022), to ensure adequate coverage of the deeper implications of the lyrics and various anecdotes related to the songs. The selection was based on two surveys about fans’ favorite BTS songs conducted in 2020 and 2021, with responses from approximately 145,000 and 204,000 ARMY, respectively.We also analyzed the set lists from several performances and fan-meets, from LOVE YOURSELF TOUR in 2018-2019 to BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE in 2021-2022, and classified 10 songs into categories such as opening song (OPENING), dance number (DANCE), song dedicated to ARMY (FOR ARMY), and closing song (CLOSING), which are based on the progression of a concert. We hope that reading this book will give readers an experience similar to being at a BTS concert.Each chapter focuses on one song and consists of three sections: About the Song Sing Along as You Fan-Chant Lyrics Inside. Two or three chapters make up a part, and each part ends with someconcert-related episodes or a feature covering an aspect of Korean culture that may help deepen readers’ understanding of the songs.In the About the Song section of each chapter, there is a brief introduction of the album and the song, as well as little anecdotes from BTS’ lyrics writing and official interviews. The Sing Along as You Fan-Chant section presents all the lyrics, their Romanized pronunciations, and the fan-chant to make it easier to singalong to the song.The Lyrics Inside section is designed to help readers understand the Korean lyrics written by BTS by offering a translation of the words, an explanation of the vocabulary and expressions used, and an indepth interpretation of the song. This section also includes genuine quotes from interviews and social media posts of BTS relevant to the lyrics to help readers relate to the messages conveyed by BTS songs.   Contents 1 작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (Feat. Halsey)2 ON3 Life Goes On4 IDOL5 불타오르네 (FIRE)6 Magic Shop7 We are Bulletproof : the Eternal8 소우주 (Mikrokosmos)9 봄날10 Yet To Come  

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Carat Collector's ItemSEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE Global Edition / Including Special Gift: SEVENTEEN Photo PostcardsOfficial Youtube Trailer The first official quote book that features SEVENTEEN and CARAT's closest moments together. From 2021's and to 2023's SEVENTEEN TOUR 'FOLLOW' TO SEOUL. This book includes more than 10 messages from each member, totaling over 150 messages, along with various behind-the-scenes stories. Written in both English and Korean. MAIN CONTENTS1.  S.COUPS2.  JEONGHAN3.  JOSHUA* 세븐틴의 메시지: 전원 재계약 후  (SEVENTEEN’s Message: After Everyone Renewed Their Contract)4. JUN5.  HOSHI6.  WONWOO7.  WOOZI* 세븐틴의 메시지: 데뷔 8주년   (SEVENTEEN’s Message: The 8th Anniversary of Their Debut)8.  THE 89.  MINGYU10. DK* 세븐틴의 메시지: 나에게 캐럿이란?    (SEVENTEEN’s Message: What Does CARAT Mean to You?)11.  SEUNGKWAN12.  VERNON13.  DINO* 세븐틴의 공연 정보  (SEVENTEEN’s Concert, Tour & Fan Meeting History)

BTS Lyrics Inside - Lyrics Mini Book Special Gift:   only from us: BTS Group PostcardContents 1  I NEED U2  RUN3  EPILOGUE : Young Forever4  둘! 셋! (그래도 좋은 날이 더 많기를)5  MIC Drop6  FAKE LOVE7  욱 (UGH!)8  00:00 (Zero O’Clock)9  달려라 방탄10 For Youth

SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE | Japanese Edition***SPECIAL OFFER for CARAT***plus Special Gift: Booklet HANDWRITING NOTES 洋書 ハードカバー/SEVENTEENの歌詞とその解説、作詞・作曲秘話を収録した韓国語歌詞集13 members, 3 unit teams, 1 group and a united fandom.Discover the meanings and emotions behind the lyrics of SEVENTEEN’s songs.SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE features the interpretations and various anecdotes related to the lyrics of 10 curated SEVENTEEN songs.In this book, there are three team songs that all the members sang together, three unit team songs that each of the unit teams sang, and three fan songs that were composed for the one and only CARAT, a very special fandom. This is what you get SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE JAPANESE EDITIONincl. Handwriting Note2000 grams | 168 pages | L 30cm X H 30cm x W 10cm Contents 1. 예쁘다 (Pretty U) 2. 어쩌나 (Oh My!) 3. _WORLD 4. TRAUMA 5. 13월의 춤 (Lilili Yabbay) 6. 바람개비 (PINWHEEL) 7. Shining Diamond 8. IF you leave me 9. 웃음꽃 (Smile Flower) 10. 아주 NICE (VERY NICE)

SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE Global Edition ***SPECIAL OFFER for CARAT*** plus Special Gift: Booklet HANDWRITING NOTES 13 members, 3 unit teams, 1 group and a united fandom.Discover the meanings and emotions behind the lyrics of SEVENTEEN’s songs.SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE features the interpretations and various anecdotes related to the lyrics of 10 curated SEVENTEEN songs.In this book, there are three team songs that all the members sang together, three unit team songs that each of the unit teams sang, and three fan songs that were composed for the one and only CARAT, a very special fandom. This is what you get SEVENTEEN LYRICS INSIDE GLOBAL EDITIONincl. Handwriting Note2000 grams | 168 pages | L 30cm X H 30cm x W 10cm Contents 1. 예쁘다 (Pretty U) 2. 어쩌나 (Oh My!) 3. _WORLD 4. TRAUMA 5. 13월의 춤 (Lilili Yabbay) 6. 바람개비 (PINWHEEL) 7. Shining Diamond 8. IF you leave me 9. 웃음꽃 (Smile Flower) 10. 아주 NICE (VERY NICE)

BTS Lyrics Inside Vol. 2 **** LAST COPIES: Order at our special price while stocks last! **** Special Gift:  Lyrics Mini Book + exclusive: BTS Group PostcardWatch the trailer The sequel to the first book BTS Lyrics Inside 1 this volume presents 10 further BTS songs. The Lyrics Inside section is designed to help readers understand the Korean lyrics written by BTS by offering a translation of the words, an explanation of the vocabulary and expressions used, and an indepth interpretation of the song. This section also includes genuine quotes from interviews and social media posts of BTS relevant to the lyrics to help readers relate to the messages conveyed by BTS songs. Contents 1  I NEED U2  RUN3  EPILOGUE : Young Forever4  둘! 셋! (그래도 좋은 날이 더 많기를)5  MIC Drop6  FAKE LOVE7  욱 (UGH!)8  00:00 (Zero O’Clock)9  달려라 방탄10 For Youth

The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, which began in neighboring Asian countries in 1997, has expanded to become a global phenomenon in the 2020s. Korean cultural content, as witnessed through BTS (K-pop), Parasite (K-cinema), and Squid Game (K-drama), has come to dominate mainstream culture on the global stage. This is especially true with Korean dramas, which played a pioneering role in the birth of the Korean Wave, as well as in generating interest in Korean society and culture. In recent years, thanks to global OTT platforms like Netflix, Korean dramas have been distributed to every corner of the planet and have attracted a wide range of audiences across racial, national, gender, and age divides.This book selected thirteen K-dramas for television and K-cinema films that have either become global hits thanks to the Korean Wave or are worthy of further exploration, and provides a wide-ranging look at the meanings and contexts of these works, as well as the reasons for their success and how they can be interpreted from different angles. In addition, this book examines the realities and specificities of Korean society and how those specificities are not just limited to Korea, but have become universal so that they now resonate with people around the world.The works covered in this book were all released between the second half of 2021 and the second half of 2022: Squid Game, Hellbound, The Silent Sea, D.P., All of Us Are Dead, Juvenile Justice, Pachinko, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo (dramas) and Broker, The Outlaws series, Alienoid, Seoul Vibe, and 20th Century Girl (movies). We sincerely hope this book will help readers better understand each of these works and develop an interest in and passion for K-cinema and K-dramas. About the Author Ahn Soong Beum is a professor of Korean Language and Literature at Kyung Hee University, director of the K-culture · Story Contents Research Institute, film critic, and poet. He hosted EBS “Cinema Heaven” and served as a jury member of the Busan International Film Festival. He is the author of The Night of Disillusionment and the Dawn of Man.

Learn Korean with Original K-pop Songs!   Download MP3 Files HERE K-Pop Korean 2 is the sequel of the best-selling book . The target of the book is foreign learners whose TOPIK level is 1 or 2 and who want to learn Korean language as well as Korean culture and general public who are interested in Korean and K-Pop. The 25 k-pop songs in the book are selected from K-pop Idols and singers who have caught global popularity in the recent 5-6 years. The book is organized for the readers to see the entire lyrics of each song at the first glance. Two key Korean expressions were selected from each and explained what they mean with examples sentences and related vocabulary to deepen learners’ understanding. This book, especially, is focusing on Korean culture and speaking Korean. There is a dedicated section at the end of each song lesson covering interesting Korean culture makes it easier to understand the background of Korean culture underlying in the song with fun illustrations and images. The best part of the book is QR codes through which one can check the record of example sentences and vocabulary of Korean expressions by a professional Korean voice actor. ▪ A fun textbook with 22 K-pop songs with which you can learn Korean culture and practical expressions This book contains simple, practical, and useful expressions with songs selected from popular groups who have gained global popularity in the last 5-6 years. These songs are most appropriate for those learning at a basic or intermediate level. With this book, you can grasp useful expressions and learn Korean culture at the same time. ▪ Find yourself naturally learning various expressions and vocabulary used in K-Pop lyrics! Using K-Pop lyrics this book captures a learners’ interest, expediting the learning process of Korean words and expressions that can be used in various situations. Also, simply by scanning the QR codes, you can instantly hear the example sentences and vocabulary, recorded by a native Korean voice actor. ▪ English translation of everything from example sentences to the provided grammar guide! Each lesson contains example sentences of each expression, along with English translation, enabling learners to take on self-study, eliminating any unnecessary struggle. The additional appendix not only introduces K-Pop singers and their songs, but also presents grammar guides in Korean, making this book a useful material for both teachers and individual learners.   CONTENTS Preface ________________________________________________________________________________4 How to Use This Book ________________________________________________________________6 Contents ________________________________________________________________________________14 블랙핑크 BLACKPINK 마지막처럼 ____________________________________________________________________________ 19 Forever Young _____________________________________________________________________ 27 뚜두뚜두 ____________________________________________________________________________35 Kill This Love _____________________________________________________________________________43 How You Like That _____________________________________________________________________51 스트레이 키즈 STRAY KIDS 神(신)메뉴 ____________________________________________________________________________61 소리꾼 ____________________________________________________________________________69 트와이스 TWICE Cheer Up _______________________________________________________________________________79 TT __________________________________________________________________________________87 What is Love _____________________________________________________________________95 아이유 IU 밤편지 __________________________________________________________________________________ 105 Blueming _________________________________________________________________________________113 정거장 ___________________________________________________________________________________121 에스파 asepa Next Level _________________________________________________________________________________131 자각몽(Lucid Dream) ______________________________________________________________________139 있지 ITZY 달라달라 _________________________________________________________________________________149 Wannabe ________________________________________________________________________________157 Not Shy ___________________________________________________________________________________165 엔시티 NCT Make a Wish (Birthday Song) __________________________________________________________175 We Go Up ______________________________________________________________________________183 화사 HWASA Orbit ____________________________________________________________________________________193 마리아 ___________________________________________________________________________________201 Appendix Translation ________________________________________________________________________ 210 Index ______________________________________________________________________________ 240 Credits ______________________________________________________________________________ 244  

Want to travel to Korea but don't know where to start? Then this is the book for you! Korean for K-POP Travellers is a magical book which makes learning Korean and Korean culture easy for visitors to Korea. It's a travel guide which teaches you to communicate with Koreans by using simple, accurate Korean expressionns. Of course, this book is appropriate for any beginner of Korean. ● A must-have Korean tour guidebook for K-pop fans and people planning a trip to Korea! ● A Korean speaking practice book for traveling with essential real life expressions and vocabulary! ● Watch video clips of a 5-day trip to Seoul and witness the Korean expressions and vocabulary being used in real situations ● Learn about various aspects of the Korean language and culture, while picking up some helpful tips for your trip! Korean for K-Pop Travelers, which incorporates survey results from foreigners, is a book containing the most essential Korean expressions for K-pop travelers who have decided to make their way to Korea and also provides a guide for a trip that’s best suited for their purposes and lifestyles. This book was conceptualized based on a storytelling technique, which takes K-pop travelers through 5 days and 4 nights in Seoul while on a visit to see a concert by their favorite K-pop artist. What sets this book apart is that you can see the whole itinerary for the trip and Korean expressions being enacted in video form. To do this, members of K-pop group Favorite travel to the hottest tourist spots and see, taste, and feel what these places have to offer—all captured on video. The video clips highlight the appeal of these tourist attractions and include useful Korean expressions along with English subtitles to aid in the viewers’ understanding. Enriched with QR-Code links to online videos this is a must have for any young student of Korean.     Contents Preface --------------------------------------- 4 How to Use This Book --------------------------- 6 Hangeul Table ------------------------------------ 12 Contents -------------------------------------------- 14 Day 1 1. 한국 도착! 여행 시작! We’re Finally in Korea! Let’s Begin Our Trip! ----- 18 2. 숙소 체크인과 주변 탐사 Checking into a Hotel and Exploring the Area ----- 30 3. 명동에서의 첫 식사 First Meal at Myeongdong ----- 42 4. 동대문에서 쇼핑 후 광장시장으로! ----- 56 Shopping at Dongdaemun then Heading to Gwangjang Market! Day 2 5. 경복궁 수문장 교대 의식 관람 ----- 70 The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace 6. 한복 입고 북촌 한옥 마을에서 인생 샷! ----- 82 Put on a Hanbok and take the best photo of yourself at Bukchon Hanok Village! 7. 인사동에서 전통차 한잔! A Cup of Traditional Tea at Insadong! ----- 96 8. N서울타워에서 본 야경 The Night View from N Seoul Tower ----- 108 Day 3 9. 시티 투어 시작! Let’s Begin the Tour of the City! ----- 118 10. 서울 안의 작은 지구촌, 이태원 Itaewon, a Taste of the World in Seoul ----- 130 11. 젊음의 거리 홍대 Hongdae, a Trendy Hangout for Young Adults ----- 142 Day 4 12. 인터넷 티켓 예매와 수령 Reserving Tickets Online and Picking Them Up ----- 154 13. 공연을 기다리면서··· Waiting for the Performance... ----- 164 14. 기다리고 기다리던 공연 관람 The Long-Awaited Performance ----- 174 Day 5 15. 서울에서의 마지막 날 Last Day in Seoul ----- 184 Appendix 서울 관광 지도 A Tour Map of Seoul ----- 198 지하철 노선도 Subway Map ----- 200 유용한 앱 & 사이트 Useful Applications & Websites ----- 202 표현 색인 Expression Index ----- 204 어휘 색인 Vocabulary Index ----- 214

Learn Korean with Original K-pop Songs! K-Pop Korean is for Korean language learners at a basic and intermediate level. Using lyrics from 20 K-pop songs, the book contains simple Korean expressions that are often spoken in everyday life.In the book, a variety of steady K-pop hits even overseas are listed by genre and singer, raising the interest of Korean language learners familiar with K-pop. Moreover, the lyrics are used to explain grammatical structures such as verb usage as well as abbreviations and linguistic habits favored by Koreans, allowing for a more extensive learning. Charming illustrations adorn almost every page, helping the learner understand Korean intuitively, and aiding them to become used to simple conversational expressions that rarely appeared in other Korean textbooks. Moreover, the appendix contains the English translation of texts, original description of singer and song and grammar explanations in Korean, enabling learners or teachers to make good use of this teaching material. These are the 20 K-pop songs used in this book.(with links to Youtube videos) 1          오늘부터 우리는           여자친구 2          HONEY                       카라 3          벚꽃엔딩                     버스커버스커 4          남자 없이 잘 살아         미스에이 5          결혼해 줄래                  이승기   6          NO NO NO                   에이핑크 7          너뿐이야                       박진영 8          하루만                          방탄소년단 9          BE MY BABY               원더걸스 10        노래가 늘었어               에일리  11        Man in Love                인피니트 12        Ah-Choo                      러블리즈 13        사랑 사랑 사랑             FT아일랜드 14        너의 모든 순간              성시경 15        Hands Up                    투피엠(2PM) 16        Give It to Me               씨스타(SISTA) 17        A                                 갓세븐(GOT7) 18        썸                                소유 정기고 19        이 노래                         투에이엠 (2AM) 20        Error                           빅스 ▪ A fun book that helps you learn the Korean culture and practical Korean expressions using lyrics from 20 K-pop songs! Among K-pop songs released in the last 10 years, popular songs appropriate for basic and intermediate Korean language learners to study were selected by genre and singer, offering an opportunity to learn simple, practical and useful Korean expressions as well as the Korean culture. ▪ You can easily know by heart the various expressions and sentences from K-pop lyrics! Korean language learners can learn grammatical elements like basic Korean sentence structures, verb usage and pronunciation using K-pop lyrics that they can easily take interest in and approach. The learners can easily memorize the various expressions and sentences used in the lyrics thanks to a deeply engaging material. ▪ You can easily understand and speak Korean thanks to friendly K-pop lyrics and charming illustrations depicting different situations! The lyrics are incorporated into each chapter’s key expressions, and charming illustrations were used in exercises for learners to easily and entertainingly understand the usage, drastically reducing the burden of studying. ▪  English translations of lyrics, chapter texts and conversations are provided as well as grammar explanations in Korean in the appendix! The entire lyrics of the songs as well as the texts and conversations in each chapter are translated into English to help the learners take interest in Korean without the burden of studying. Descriptions of the singer and song are provided in English, and grammar explanations are given in Korean and English both, which makes the material more useful not only to Korean language learners but also to teachers at various institutes.

Contemporary Korean Arts Series 6 K-POP How it became the global craze K-pop, referred to pop and dance music performed by idol groups mainly targeted at teens, has been expanding in popularity beyond Asia to Europe and South America. It was the 1990s when this school of music first appeared in Korea, but its emergence was not abrupt and its roots are sunk deep into decades of Korean popular music history. This book is designed to introduce to international audiences interested in Korean music how the modern form of Korean pop music began and evolved. Understanding the history of Korean pop music, which has shifted and progressed in the currents of social transformation, means figuring out just how Korean society has been transfigured. This book is mainly divided into two sections. The first deals with the developments in Korean pop music from Japanese rule up to the early 1990s. Exploring this period, which falls into a prehistory of K-pop, will serve as an opportunity for understanding the historical context surrounding K-pop. The second section illustrates the processes of the formation to K-pop throughout the 1990s and the stages in its development into its current form as a globalized cultural element. The main focuses of the second portion include K-pop’s representative idol groups, the social circumstances that yielded K-pop, and its production system. Gaining a thorough grasp of the K-pop fever around the world requires a more multi-dimensional perspective that encompasses its historical context and structural conditions. In this sense, this book will prove useful to those who desire to learn about K-pop and Korean popular culture, and further about Korean society.