K-pop's Influence Reaches Japanese Literature
K-pop's cultural impact is expanding beyond music into literature, with novels featuring K-pop themes being published in Japan. According to recent reports from Japan's OhmyNews, this represents a new dimension of Korea-Japan cultural exchange. Breaking New Creative Boundaries Lecturer Jo Gyu-heon recently explained the cultural ripple effects of K-pop in a presentation titled "Why K-pop is Popular in Japan." He noted that Korean-Japanese exchange has expanded beyond music to encompass dramas, films, comics, and countless other fields. This phenomenon extends beyond mere entertainment consumption to influence creative domains. Japanese authors writing novels with K-pop themes demonstrates how deeply Korean Wave has taken root in Japanese society. Cross-Border Entertainment Collaborations Meanwhile, the romantic relationship between Hyeri and Woo-tae, who met through the film "Victory," continues into its first year. The two reportedly grew close ...