[Colloquium] Past, Present, and Future of Hallyu: Insights from the Korean Wave to Korean Studies
In this colloquium, three distinguished international scholars—Dr. WoongJo Chang from Hongik University in South Korea, Dr. Dobin Choi from Leiden University in the Netherlands, and Dr. Adrien Carbonnet from the University of Leuven in Belgium—will explore the formation and future trajectory of the Hallyu phenomenon.
Dr. Chang will begin with an analysis of Hallyu through the concept of “compressed modernity,” offering a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted dynamics. Following this, Dr. Choi will delve into the philosophical and cultural foundations of Hallyu, proposing that its roots lie in the “prestressed” conditions needed to meet the diverse preferences of the Korean populace. Dr. Carbonnet will then integrate these perspectives, presenting Hallyu as a complex and evolving manifestation of South Korea’s contemporary civilizational condition. He will argue that understanding Hallyu is essential for broader insights into Korean and Asian studies.
Colloquium Highlights:
l Presentation by Dr. Chang (20’): “Compressed Modernity and the Korean Wave: Understanding Hallyu’s Global Resonance and Cultural Hybridity”
l Presentation by Dr. Choi (20’): “Understanding the Global Appeal of Korean Pop Culture: Paradoxical Dynamics and ‘Prestressed’ Conditions in Korea”
l Discussion led by Dr. Carbonnet (20’): Integrating the concepts of compressed modernity and prestressed conditions, discussing their implications for Hallyu studies, Korean studies, and Asian studies.
l Q&A Session: Open to the floor for questions and discussion.
Event Details:
l Date: 09.08.2024
l Time: 2 – 4 pm
l Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK
l Speaker: Dr. WoongJo Chang, Dr. Dobin Choi, and Dr. Adrien Carbonnet
About the Speaker:
l Adrien Carbonnet, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium, Founder-Director of the KU Leuven Center for Korean Studies, and former Head of Japanese Studies at the same university. He specializes in the history of international relations in East Asia in the 19th and 20th centuries with a focus on Japan and Korea during the colonial era and the Cold War. Prof. Carbonnet is currently responsible for the scientific edition and publication of the Belgian Diplomatic Documents related to Korea (Royal Historical Commission / National Institute of Korea History). Latest publication: “The Belgium-Korea Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation of 1901”, in Jong-Chol An & Ariane Perrin (ed.), Cultural Exchanges Between Korea and the West, Edizioni Ca’Foscari Venice University Press, 2023.
l WoongJo Chang, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts and Cultural Management at Hongik University, Seoul, Korea. Before joining Hongik, he taught in the Arts Leadership Program at Seattle University. Chang's research focuses on the entrepreneurial practices of small arts organizations and ways to support them. His recent research interests have expanded to include fandom and cultural governance. Dr. Chang has also been involved in editorial roles for several journals in Korea, including Cultural Economics Review and Journal of Arts Management, and internationally with Cultural Management: Science and Education and Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society (JAMLS). Dr. Chang's collaborative efforts have led to co-editing books such as Professionalization in the Creative Sector (Routledge, 2024) and the upcoming Arts Education and Sustainability in a Time of Crisis (Springer).
l Dobin Choi, Ph.D., is a University Lecturer in Korean and Comparative Philosophy in the Institute of Philosophy at Leiden University, the Netherlands. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Aesthetics from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the State University of New York at Buffalo, with a specialization in Ethics and Comparative Philosophy. Most recently, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea (2022-23) and as a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Iowa (2018-22). Dr. Choi’s research focuses on Comparative Philosophy, particularly Confucianism and British moral philosophy, as well as Korean philosophy. Other than his works on philosophy, he has published two books on art in Korea: <새로운 예술을 꿈꾸는 사람들 [Those Who Dream of New Art]> (2016) and <철학의 눈으로 본 현대예술 [Seeing Arts through Philosophical Eyes]> (2012/16).
