Hallyu (Korean Wave) K-Pop

Introduction

Welcome: Hallyu (Korean Wave) K-Pop
Description: The Korean Wave(Hangul: 한류 Hallyu), which literally means "flow of Korea"is a neologism referring to the increase in the popularity of South Korean culture since the late 1990s.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: Art / Music
Keywords: Hallyu Korean wave
Author(s): Jannet Clemente

The Korean Wave, or Hanryu, is made up of two root words – han (韓) refers to a quality or state of being Korean while liu or ryu (流) means "flow". Both words can be combined to form the compound word Hanryu (한류), usually romanized as Hallyu, which refers to "the flow and spread of Korea" and is translated into English as the Korean Wave.

The Korean Wave is based on many different aspects of South Korean culture, such as:

  • Popular music, also known as "K-pop"
  • Dramas, or "K-dramas"
  • Language
  • Animated comics and films
  • Cuisine

K-pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop (Hangul: 케이팝; RR: kei-pap) is a musical genre originating in South Korea that is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. Although it comprises all genres of "popular music" within South Korea, the term is more often used in a narrower sense to describe a modern form of South Korean pop music covering a wide range of styles including dance-pop, pop ballad, electropop, rock, metal, hip-hop music and R&B.

Task

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

  1. What is KPOP? In your own words
  2. Why do you think this genre of music became famous ?
  3. Do you find any side effect by this cultural content export?
  4. Do you think KPOP enhances the brand power of Korea?
  5. Do you think this could affect Korea in economy, entertainment, etc?



• Make a chart in which you have to compare the differences between K-pop bands and american/british bands.

Process

This project is to study not only the KPOP syndrome itself but also to be aware of the side effects as well.
 

You are going wo work in pairs and divide tasks between team members and gather your studies to finally build a presentation.1. Set a group with 2 students.2. Divide tasks.3. Share and collaborate information that each one has collect.4. Make a brainstorming about your presentation with your group research of KPOP.

5.- Present a video that reflects the power of k-pop in the world.

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric
  Poor Average Good Daebak Score
On Time No later than 3 days after the due date. 2 Days Late 1 Day Late On Due Date On Due Date 15
Questions Not enough information provided. Too brief or too long answers. Answered every questions, but no enough resources were covered. Answered every questions, detail information was covered, Enough resources were covered 25
Group Presentation No team work Prepared but not sufficiently Well prepared but not all information was correct Well prepared and enough information was covered, Information was accurate and the presentation was effective 35
Chart Not enough information Too brief Not enough resources were covered Enough resources were covered 25

Conclusion

The purpose of this Webquest is to make the learners more knowledgeable about KPOP and how that  influence culture and  economic. Students also will perform a presentation to be involved as a group to work cooperatively and ultimately learn skills to presentate in front of the class.