"Now and Then: The Current Korean Cultural Boom in Japan as
Compared to During the Edo Period," by Seung Hee Han, an Asian
Studies Faculty Research Seminar: From site: News & Events Date:
Friday, November 9th, 2012 Time: 4:00 pm Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 150, Center for the Sciences Sponsored by:
Department of Education and Youth Studies Contact: Jingjing Lou,
Jingjing Lou: 608-363-2078 Hanryu (韓流Korean Wave) refers to the
phenomenal growth in the popularity of Korean entertainment and
culture that began in the 1990’s, especially in Japan.Currently
many Japanese people of all generations listen to K-pop, watch
Korean TV dramas and learn the Korean language. During the Edo
period (1615-1867), there was a similar cultural impact that the
Joseon Tongshinsa (朝鮮通信使) brought to Japan. The Joseon
Tongshinsa was the official envoy group that the Joseon King
dispatched to the Tokugawa Shogun at his request. The Joseon
Tongshinsa’s visit ignited an intense interest in all things
Joseon and hugely influenced Japan