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Mathieu Berbiguier
Mathieu Berbiguier is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) specializing in Korean cultural studies with a concentration in gender studies and digital humanities. His research centres on Korean popular culture and the implications of its worldwide growth, with particular emphasis on the reception of K-pop. In his doctoral thesis, he analyses power dynamics within ‘K-pop fandom(s)’ – a term encompassing fans both within and beyond Korea – and examine how these dynamics contribute to a nuanced and constructed perception of authenticity in relation to K-pop. Ultimately, his goal is to develop a framework that diverges from the Hallyu (‘Korean Wave’) narrative, challenging prevailing narratives that perpetuate the exoticization of Korean popular culture globally and its exploitation on a national level.
Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, 290 Royce Hall, Box 951540, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1540, USA.