Despite ancient origins and years of change, Shinto still remains ingrained in and connected to individuals in Japanese society. It is best defined as “The Kami Way” where individuals worship spiritual beings of nature, kami, that existed in both living […]
One of the interesting economic aspects about the Korean Pop idol fan culture is the music company’s marketing skills. They utilize a lot of the money they make to put into creating the aesthetically pleasing music video of the A-track […]
Most fans in a Kpop fandom don’t show their love for their idols by sending letters written in their menstrual blood like sasaengs. They more often than not would express their love by showing as much support for the idols […]
Ever since the Hallyu Wave made its way to a broader international audience, the popularity of idols during the time skyrocketed, and they paved the way for the rise in popularity for later idol groups. What is most striking about […]
Buddhism has a set of core beliefs known as the Four Noble Truths. Life is suffering (dukkha). Desire is the cause of suffering. There is a way out of suffering. The way out is to follow the Eightfold Path. Because […]
