Aloha!
I have created this blog to study the effect that Hallyu, the Korean Wave, has had on the people of Singapore and their culture. I am currently in an Anthropology class that is studying the effects of globalization and a major presence in modern globalization is Hallyu! I recently returned from serving a 2-year LDS Mission in the nations of Singapore and Malaysia and I could not help but notice the Korean influence there. As I have begun to study globalization and its effect on culture, I have become interested in the hybridization of culture and how globalization changes people's views of the world. In this case I am particularly interested in how Korean culture affects the Singaporeans.
As I was pondering about this project I went to sign up for the Singapore/Malaysia Chapter Club on my University Campus and there I met a friend from Singapore. This friend told me that he was enrolled in a Korean Language class and was currently on his way to sign up for the Korean Club! I realized then that this hybridization of culture is a reality!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT7yfX6ufuY
I have attached a link to a video outlining Hallyu and it's growing popularity. I feel that Hallyu is an especially influential trend in South Eastern Asian countries, like Singapore. What do you think? From this blog I am hoping to receive a lot of feedback from the digital world concerning their thoughts and observations on the globalization of Hallyu. Please invite your friend to follow and comment!
Mahalo!
Madison
