The South Korean Blockbuster and a Divided Nation
Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2016, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
Since the late 1990s South Korean blockbusters have enjoyed global popularity. Although the term ‘blockbuster’ has been used almost synonymously with Hollywood films, we now identify blockbusters not only in Hollywood but also in other forms of ‘world cinema’ that make use of similar narratives and visual devices. The South Korean blockbuster could be a Hollywood-style one closely resembling the latter’s style, or a 'big event film' appealing to domestic audiences, as the original use of the term ‘blockbuster’ suggests.
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Hyunseon Lee
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