‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ brings a pop culture phenomenon to The Asian Art Museum

The unprecedented global pop culture phenomenon known as K-pop has influenced cinema, drama, fashion, and beauty. Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the Asian Art Museum is an immersive experience of this contemporary phenomenon over the last 30 years. Hallyu (a Chinese term rendered in Korean meaning literally “Korean Wave”) surged across Asia creating ripples that eventually reached every corner of the world. An Immersion Into Diversity The exhibit brings together nearly 300 objects and artworks animating and illustrating Hallyu’s many dimensions, complemented by dynamic digital displays, installations and interactive experiences. At the crest of the wave is K-pop itself — infectious dance beats and high-energy performances that generated annual revenues exceeding $10 billion and ... Read More