An Analysis of the Influence of K-pop on the Development of Feminism in China

Abstract

In China, in recent years, feminist content has been on the rise on social media platforms, and many female social media users have begun to recognize and support feminist views. In China, K-pop music and idol, which are also more widely known, have also influenced the perceptions and thoughts of many Internet users. This paper focuses on the influence of K-pop on Chinese social media users perceptions of feminism. The research methodology of post-subcultural and transcultural studies will help this paper study the changes in K-pop culture and feminist concepts. The conclusion of the study is that the behavior and speech of K-pop fans and the content of the songs in K-pop culture can influence the concepts and behaviors of Chinese Internet users and K-pop fans, and as a result, K-pop culture has contributed to the development of feminism in China.