[Commlist] Conference on Korean Wave in the Global South: Call for Abstract

*Conference on Korean Wave in the Global South: Call for Abstract *

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*Conference on the Transcultural Dynamics of the Korean Wave in the 
Global South *

*17 July – 2026; NUS, Singapore*

*About the Conference*

Over the past two decades, the Korean Wave (Hallyu) has evolved from a 
regional cultural phenomenon into a powerful global cultural force. From 
K-pop and K-dramas to fashion, beauty, and online content, Korean 
popular culture has profoundly influenced youth, subcultures, and 
consumer practices across the Global South. What was once a niche 
interest has now become a transcultural and digital ecosystem of affect, 
identity, resistance, and global belonging.

This international conference seeks to critically explore how the Korean 
Wave travels, transforms, and takes root in various cultural contexts of 
the Global South. In particular, the conference aims to understand the 
transcultural dynamics of fandom, digital intimacy, neo-tribalism, and 
the formation of hybrid cultural identities in countries across Asia, 
Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Korean Wave is not 
merely consumed—it is localized, politicized, and reimagined in youth 
communities and online spaces, sparking unique forms of fan activism, 
cultural negotiation, and creative expression.

The conference, titled *International Conference on the Transcultural 
Dynamics of the Korean Wave in the Global South, will be held from July 
17, 2026, at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National 
University of Singapore. It is organized by the K-Culture Story Contents 
Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, in collaboration with the 
National University of Singapore and SIMEC Research Center, Singapore.*

We invite original papers from academics, researchers, students, and 
practitioners whose work and interests engage with the cultural, social, 
and political dimensions of the Korean Wave in the Global South. Papers 
may address one or more of the following key themes:

  * Transcultural Fandom and Youth Identity
  * Neo-tribalism and Online Communities
  * Fan Activism and Political Expression
  * Gender and Sexuality in K-pop and K-drama Reception
  * Digital Intimacies and Global Connectivity
  * Aesthetic Consumption and Aspirational Economies
  * Streaming Platforms and Algorithmic Cultures in the Global South
  * Race, Hybridity, and Soft Power Politics

Abstract Submission Guideline

  * Abstract: *350 words*
  * Keywords: *Up to five*
  * Biographical Note: *100 words* (including institutional affiliation,
    email, and research interests)

Important Dates

  * *Abstract Submission Deadline:* 20th February 2026
  * *Notification of Acceptance:* 28th February 2026
  * *Full Paper Submission Deadline:* 30th May 2026
  * *Early-Bird Registration:* 1st March – 30th March 2026
  * *Regular Registration:* 1st April – 30th May 2026

*Publication Opportunities*

Selected papers from the conference will be considered for inclusion in 
an edited volume or a special journal issue.

*Contact*

For further details and submission inquiries, please contact:

https://simecresearch.com/upcoming_events/international-conference-on-the-transcultural-dynamics-of-the-korean-wave-in-the-global-south/ 
<https://simecresearch.com/upcoming_events/international-conference-on-the-transcultural-dynamics-of-the-korean-wave-in-the-global-south/>

Conference Secretariat

International Conference on the Transcultural Dynamics of the Korean 
Wave in the Global South
Email: (kcultureconf.sg /at/ gmail.com) <mailto:(kcultureconf.sg /at/ gmail.com)>
Website: www.simecresearch.com <http://www.simecresearch.com>

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