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DESCRIPTION:This paper explores how transnational collaborations—particul
 arly those involving diasporic Korean and foreign musicians—shape the so
 und of K-pop. As Korea becomes a creative hub for global producers\, K-pop
  emerges not only as a site of cultural negotiation\, but also as a space 
 for musical experimentation. Through case studies and musical analysis\, I
  examine how these collaborators engage with and are transformed by the ge
 nre’s distinctive sonic practices.\n\nRather than adhering to standardiz
 ed pop formulas\, K-pop often blends multiple genres\, embraces structural
  complexity\, and foregrounds melodic variation. These musical qualities s
 et it apart from other global pop forms and offer producers a rare space f
 or creative freedom and technical challenge. For many\, working in K-pop b
 ecomes not only a career move but also a way to expand their musical craft
 .\n\nBy centering sound rather than visuals or choreography\, this paper s
 ituates K-pop as a distinct musical practice shaped by transnational movem
 ent. K-pop is not simply Korean music with global appeal—it is an experi
 mental\, collaborative genre where genre fluidity and melodic complexity s
 erve as defining features. These qualities make K-pop both a fertile groun
 d for creative growth and a compelling case study in global music producti
 on.
DTSTAMP:20260412T123938Z
LOCATION:Room 204 PC Desk (Seats 30)
SUMMARY:K-pop’s Global Sonic Pathways: Transnational Production and Music
 al Experimentation in K-pop - Jiwon Kwon
URL:https://pretalx.com/wha-annual-meeting-korea-2026/talk/EEXLLC/
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