| Issue |
SHS Web Conf.
Volume 199, 2024
2024 International Conference on Language Research and Communication (ICLRC 2024)
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| Article Number | 02019 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | Sociocultural Phenomena | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202419902019 | |
| Published online | 23 October 2024 | |
Causes and effects of the severe sexualization of the K-POP idol industry
Faculty of Culture and Communication, Department of Journalism, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315000, China
* Corresponding author: gaoyun@ldy.edu.rs
The topic explored in this paper is the causes and effects of the heavy sexualization of the K-POP idol industry. This paper understands sexualization as engaging in behaviors in roles or things that make people aware of sex, especially in relation to men and women. Sexualization of idols in the K-POP industry has been numerous. This paper examines the various reasons for sexualization and the effects of sexualization on fans and on the marketplace. This article will delve into the reasons why K-POP is moving in the direction of a sexualized idol. It sees the current situation where the K-POP industry needs to transform. It analyzes the effects of sexualization and hopes to bring attention to the issue of sexualization of idols. Calls on all those involved to pay attention to the demands of idols and fans.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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