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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2019.19.09.221

A Comparative Study of the Idol Systems in Korea and Japan Focusing on IZ*ONE  

Cho, Eun-Ha (강원대학교 영상문화학과)
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The Journal of the Korea Contents Association / v.19, no.9, 2019 , pp. 221-232 More about this Journal
Abstract
The uniqueness of the K-Pop 'idol' culture, which is a key area of its success, can be found not only through the acceptance of diverse cultures and the strengthening of the performance capacity, but also by the effective utilization of new technological environment. As a result, the Korean idol system, which is distinguished from the Japanese idol system, is established. And these systems are evolving with new technological environments. This paper examines the process of evolution of the Korean idol system that adapts to the technical environment through the case of the idol girl group 'IZ*ONE'. 'IZ*ONE' not only achieved rapid success by actively utilizing SNS and new media and producing interactive narratives, but also establishing stable expansion and homogeneity of fandom through interactive rituals. By comparing the evolution and achievement of such a system with the Japanese idol system, we will be able to present the factors of K-Pop success more clearly.
Keywords
Mass Culture; Idol Culture; Idol System; IZ*ONE; Interactive Ritual;
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