Yi
Zhou
Section
001
ASA
002
Week
7
The
article “Korean American Youth and Transnational Flows of Popular Culture across
the Pacific” explores the role of immigrant Korean American youth in the
transnational flow of popular culture on both side of the Pacific. Park states
that Korean Americans like to consume media abroad because it gives them a
feeling of belonging, and connection with their families and friends.
Park
also mentions that students who study abroad are the key players in the
creation of trans-Pacific popular culture because of their multi-site living
arrangements and frequent travel. As an international student from China, I am
not sure how Korean international students influence American culture, but I
can say that international students indeed have a big influence on their
American friends. When I first came to Davis, I was surprised that lots of
Americans and American-born Chinese have no idea what Karaoke is. Karaoke is a
very popular and common entertainment in China. Karaoke is a type of
entertainment where people can select the songs that they enjoy and sing along
to the music. Chinese people like to sing Karaoke with their friends
frequently. I told my Asian-American friends to hang out with me and try this “new”
activity. It turns out that most of those who tried the experience out for the
first time really enjoyed it. They have also recommended this activity to others
who have not tried it before. Recently, Sacramento opened two new Karaoke places
when there was only one Karaoke place three years ago. Karaoke has become huge
in the recent years in the US, with people from every background finding
something in common in the music that they sing to.
Below is the poster on my former roommate's wall. A poster of a popular Korean group: EXO
Question:
Except China and Korea, what other countries have big influence on American culture?
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