A Comparative Study of Japonisme and Korean Popular Culture

Abstract

Japonisme, also known as the upsurge of Japanese culture, is an upsurge of painting style set off by European cultural leaders in the middle of the 19th century, which lasted for about 30 years, and the most striking is the aesthetic worship of Japanese art. This phenomenon is known as the spring of Japanese culture. Korean current covers all kinds of Korean culture and customs, such as clothing and food; Korean wave is not only a cultural phenomenon, but also closely related to economic, political and other factors. It can change Korean entertainment products, such as TV dramas, movies and music, through regional influence. The emergence of Korean wave has greatly expanded the cultural scope of South Korea, and has also brought huge economic benefits to South Korea, becoming a significant cultural industry. The sales of Korean film and television works and brand clothing in the international market are very considerable, which has brought huge economic income to South Korea. In addition, the Korean wave has also brought great opportunities for the development of tourism in South Korea. This article will make a comparative study by combing the origin characteristics between the Japanese culture boom and the Korean culture.