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Labor from Below: What Neoliberal Capitalism Overlooks in K-pop (from KPK: Kpop Kollective)

Scholars frequently use the neoliberal capitalism frame to contextualize K-pop within the Korean wave, but the over-reliance on critiquing capitalist forces further silences the creative personnel of K-pop. If we approach K-pop using the “history from below” framework, we can reveal the perspectives of the individuals in the industry.

Crystal S. Anderson, PhD | Asst. Director of Teaching Excellence | Affiliate Faculty in Korean Studies, Dept. of Modern and Classical Languages, George Mason University | Director, KPK: Kpop Kollective

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