1. How were you introduced to Asian popular culture?
My mom always watched Korean music and drama tapes when I was little, but when I was a freshmen in high school my dad one night found a Korean music video show on TV on the International Channel and from then on I started looking online more music videos. I slowly started getting into pop culture all over Asia from Japan to Thailand.
2. What aspects of Asian popular culture do you enjoy? For example, what are some of your favorite films, dramas, groups, etc., etc.?
I really like dramas and horror movies. Some of my favorite dramas and horror movies were "My Lovely Samsoon," "Absolute Boyfriend," and "One Missed Call." Horror movies from the United States are becoming remakes of movies from Asia, but the original are always better.
3. What happens to you in the process of watching/listening/engaging in (different types of) Asian popular culture? How is it different from watching/listening/engaging in American popular culture?
When I watch Asian dramas I tend to yell at my TV more and cry while watching dramas. I become more emotionally involved with the characters. Also, when I engage in Asian pop culture like fashion or concerts it makes me feel like I am back in high school again. Its a sad truth but at times I act like a fan girl. With American pop culture I notice it has become the same thing over and over again and its more fun for me to make fun of it and laugh at it versus just watching and engaging in it.
4. What are some Asian popular culture blogs and sites you have found fun, helpful, or informative? Please provide links if possible.
www.soompi.com has been very informative for me. This site has been around for years and this web page also has a great forum section where many of the users are from all over the world showing what they have heard and reading and incite. Its really informative on the latest Asian fashion, music, dramas, movies, and events.
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