Kpop Idols Body Image. In this paper I will examine contemporary K-pops influence on the body image and beauty ideals of young South Korean women by analyzing the representation of female K-pop celebrities in South Korean mass-media. From the soloist IU to the male group TVXQ K-pop groups are not only known for their talents in vocals dance and more but also for their slim body figures.
With very few exceptions K-pop idols generally conform to an. I will be using the following four concepts to frame my analyses. While singer-actress IU was.
The redundancy of female K-pop idol representations traditional and contemporary gender roles of Korean women.
It goes without saying that K-pop is an industry that places a premium on looks and one of the biggest aspects of this is body size. She was also chosen as No. The beauty standards in Korea have been known to be extremely strict with most Korean women aspiring to be both tall and thin. Jimin Denies Weight Loss Issues.