Kpopcast

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Chuyun Oh, an associate professor of dance theory at San Diego State University and the author of K-pop Dance: Fandoming Yourself. Dr. Oh is an expert on K-pop dance and its cultural significance. She discusses the history of K-pop dance, its distinctive features, and its global appeal. She also talks about the role of K-pop dance in identity formation and community building.Topics Discussed:Some Gen 2 K-pop classics, including some juxtapositions with SNSD and 2NE1The distinctive features of K-pop danceK-pop Dance Covers on social media as a virtual "stage"The role of K-pop dance in identity formation and community buildingAudience:This episode is for anyone interested in learning more about K-pop dance. It is also a valuable resource for dance students, scholars, and fans. Guest Bio:As a Fulbright scholar, Dr. Chuyun Oh focuses on performance ethnography, activism, and racial and gender identities in transnational popular dance. Her work has appeared in Dance Resear