The Soundtrack of Your Life

                Throughout my life I went through many different situations. Here are 5 songs that I chose to represent my life. My first song would have to be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2RpXYeawpo), “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars. This song really expresses my feelings towards my best friends. I want to always be there for them and I always want them to be there for me. I’ve had terrible and depressing times in life, yet I always somehow overcome them with help from my friends. They teach me things I would never learn and I teach them things they would never learn. We bond and spend time with each other no matter when or where. All that matters is that we are having a good time with each other. My second song has to be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X716vbXoz_g), “She Was Mine” by Aj Rafael ft. Jesse Barrera. I chose this song because it is about being in a relationship with someone but being apart from them. I am currently in a relationship but can’t see my other half whenever I want. With that said we are doing fine and we know in our minds the distant is nothing. My next is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0), “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars. This song depicts one of those days that I don’t want to do anything. Some days I don’t care what is going on and just do my own thing. More times than not I just lie at home, doing nothing. My next song is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8), “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO. I chose this song because I love to go out with my friends and have fun. I can have fun doing anything with my friends. Its fun just to be around them. The final song I chose was (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKxodgpyGec), “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green. I chose this song because sometimes I can get angry and frustrated. All that goes through my mind is “forget you.” 

Article Summary

Ryan Chun

Mcom72

11/14/11

“Transnationalization of Korean Popular Culture and the Rise of 'Pop Nationalism' in Korea,” an article by Jeongsuk Joo that speaks upon the connection between the nationalism incorporated in South Korea’s popular culture. This article was published in the Journal of Popular culture volume 44 issue 3, pages 489 – 504 in 2011. He explains the development of Korean music and cinema and the rising popularity of South Korean television series across Asia.

The increase in Americanization since the 1900s is due to the amount of American soldiers that arose in South Korea. In the 1950s the Americans were radiating their culture and influencing Many Koreans with their Rock ‘N’ Roll. As time passed, Korea’s popular culture identity was found. They started a wave of drama and musical influence that has recently spread to countries throughout Asia and even America. This in turn strengthens the nation’s nationalism because the nation’s popular culture gives every Korean a sense of pride, and makes them happy to be a South Korean. Today, we see an influx of Korean celebrities. This is because more and more average citizens want to find ways to put themselves out into the world. They want to promote themselves to better the nation. This shows how far the nation has come and how it is continually growing its unity.  

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In this article, “Korea Rediscovers It’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Soul,” by Mark Russell, is about South Korea’s rock and roll popularity. This article was published on October 20, 2011, in the New York Times. In the beginning of this article, it tells a story of Shin Joong-hyun, a 73 year old rock and roller, who auditioned for the U.S. Eighth Army and was chosen to play American hits for the soldiers. Over 55 years ago, he began playing for the American troops. He was explained to have played the majority of months all over South Korea. He played songs such as “Guitar Boogie Shuffle,” “40 Miles of Bad Road” and “Rock Around the Clock.” After leaving his stage in the U.S. army bases, he applied himself to the mainstream South Korean music. “He has been called the godfather of South Korean rock.”

The government became stricter in the 1970s on rock music, marijuana and etc. This caused many rock and rollers to lose their jobs. After decades of being mostly forgotten due to this government intervention and the change in music taste, South Korean Rock ‘N’ Roll has become more popular now, “more than ever.”