It makes for an interesting discussion with students who want to pursue careers in music, for sure. How many of my American students would be willing to devote themselves so entirely to a dream like that?
This week made me think about the book Birth of Korean Cool by Euny Hong. It's fascinating how purposeful the creation of "exportable" culture can be. South Korea went from a cultural unknown to a global trendsetter in such a short period of time and absolutely with a dedicated national vision.
