Donna Lee Kwon
Professor of ethnomusicology and author of Music in Korea: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture, contributing expertise on Korean musical traditions and K-pop's cultural elements.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 37min
Why 'KPop Demon Hunters' is everywhere
Donna Lee Kwon, ethnomusicology professor and author, explains Korean musical traditions and K-pop culture. She connects scenes to shamanic ritual and Korea’s institutional support for cultural exports. The conversation covers the film’s global breakthrough, how creators balance Korean-ness with global appeal, and K-pop production’s intense, factory-like systems.
