Find out more about other important aspects of Korean popular culture, such as film, music and computer games.
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In any community, people are interacting with popular culture in their everyday lives. This can include going to the football, watching movies, or watching soap operas on television. Today, popular culture for young people is often reflected in film, television, music, manga, books as well as the news media. Why do people become connected with popular culture? What aspects of popular culture interest you? How are they different from what Koreans are interested in? Discuss in pairs and then share your ideas with the class.
