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For the past 4-5 years I have listened to Korean pop music as my main source of music. Over this time, a lot of changes have happened in the Kpop community but the most outstanding change was how much more popular Korean music has become worldwide. Kpop has been around since the 90’s but has recently become much more popular globally with thanks to the internet and social media. Globalisation and its effects have been amplified extremely by the Internet which has facilitated communications between

I am an American born Asian male teenager. According to the East Asian Youth, there are two kinds of Asian guys: the smart, athletic kind and the cool, lenient kind. I don’t fit under neither types and as a result, I became self-conscious of the way I act, not to also mention my overweight body. I didn’t know how to be myself while conforming to the stereotypes. That’s when I discovered Kpop, or Korean Pop Culture. I immersed myself into the music, the dramas, and even the food. I found a second

Part One Of Red Roses and Pink Lips Taeyeon sunk herself into the waiting chair as she waited for her turn to get styled. They had another photo shoot for Elle today, but somehow things moved slower this time. There were no warm touches or cute giggles distracting her from all the waiting. All she was left with was a makeup artist with a face too smug and unfriendly touches as she played with the soft features of Taeyeon's skin, dabbing on the foundation a bit too roughly. She was left alone

Proud Item: Maha considers this item as one of her greatest achievements since it was the first medal she received here in Canada. It must make a person extremely proud to receive an award in their first year in a brand new country. Maha carried on to tell her class that she received the Greatest Strides Award in elementary school after her recent arrival in Canada. When she moved from Saudi Arabia, it was her first time attending a school here and everything was absolutely different in the education

What is the true meaning of beauty? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, beauty is “the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit” (“Beauty”). With such an open definition, beauty can have a wider variety of interpretations. Although it is often seen as the visual attractiveness of a person, it can also be defined by someone’s personality or abilities. However, should it just be limited to people? Merriam-Webster’s

Korean Pop (K-Pop) Lately, it seems that South Korea is making a mark of its own in the world, besides the fact that South Korea has a booming tech industry. The fact is that South Korea is making a name for itself due to the successful music industry. Since the fact that K-pop has spread to many different countries many Koreans are calling this the “Korean Wave” (Choi 1). So, what exactly is Korean pop or K-pop for short is that recently it has become a global craze, appealing to teens

Remember back in 2012 all the way through 2013, when all you heard everywhere was “Eh, sexy lady Op, op, op, op Oppa Gangnam Style” to Psy’s wildly popular song “Gangnam Style” which has garnered over 2 billion views and counting on YouTube. The genre of this ever so popular song is K-Pop or Korean Popular Music which was virtually unknown to most before the “Gangnam Style” boom. To some, such as myself, have been an avid K-Pop fan long before the release of “Gangnam Style.” I have been listening

Flossie. ​“Mr. Exeter, Junior had collapsed and was sent to the emergency room!” Her voice was mixed with panic and consternation. Lawrence’s mind went blank and his phone dropped on the white speckled with gray tiled floors. ​“Dr. McCoy, are there any way to save my son?” Lawrence Exeter Senior pleaded. ​“Mr. Exeter, I believe you did not know about Junior’s conditions for the past few months. Junior is diagnosed with…” Dr. McCoy remarked. ​“Dr. McCoy! Patient Lawrence Exeter Junior is flat lining!” the

What is personal responsibility? Some examples people would probably come up with would be these: working, chores, taking care of your family and some might even say going to school and getting a better education. The definition of personal responsibility is: the obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. ("DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms"). Personal responsibility

Culture View According to a recent LACCD memorandum beginning 2014 all employees will have the opportunity to download their W2 forms directly from the Districts personnel page. The District anticipates that this decision will lower their cost of printing and postage. It will also enable employees to receive financial information quickly and electronically. However, one of the main drawbacks with modifying the organization procedures is that some employees might feel apprehensive to the change