Date and Time: April 15, 2024, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Venue: Hagerty Hall 259 and online on Zoom

The Christopher Lee Korean Performance Research Program (KPRP) at The Ohio State University is proud to present its first Student Research Workshop on K-pop.

In this workshop, we will explore many interesting social and musical issues related to the culture of K-pop, such as the increasing multiethnicity of performers, the interconnection between hip-hop and K-pop, the issues of abuse, exploitation, and discrimination in the Korean entertainment industry, and the social activism of K-pop fandom.

It is a hybrid in-person and online event that is open to the public. This event is made possible by the generous support of the Korea Foundation BTAA e-School Program, and OSU’s Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, Institute for Korean Studies, and East Asian Studies Center.

Acknowledgments:

We are honored to extend our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Christopher Lee, a retired faculty member from the Ohio State Department of Radiology, for his generous sponsorship of our Korean performance event. Dr. Lee’s philanthropic spirit and commitment to education have led to the establishment of the Dr. Lee Korean Studies Research Fund. This transformative gift is poised to elevate the Ohio State Korean program to the forefront of Korean studies programs nationwide, enabling advancements in research, performance funding, and the expansion of partnerships. Originally from South Korea, Dr. Lee pursued his medical education at Yonsei University in Korea before undertaking post-graduate training and a radiology fellowship at Ohio State. He had a distinguished career in private practice as well as imparted his knowledge and expertise as a clinical professor of radiology at Ohio State for a decade. Reflecting on his own journey, Dr. Lee emphasizes the profound impact of receiving a scholarship during his medical studies, which inspired his commitment to giving back. His unwavering dedication to supporting OSU students and faculty research exemplifies the spirit of generosity and community that defines our Korean program.

We would also like to acknowledge Professor Emeritus Chan E. Park, the founding director of KPRP.