EXO Suho attended the Korea Studies Conference at the University of United States of America Stanford, a prestigious World University.
The Korean Studies Conference will be held at the United States of America Stanford University Vechtel Conference Center on May 19-20, and Suho attended the panel of the Korean wave debate on the first day of the conference. Suho attended the event, as the director of the University of Canada debateto, Michelle Joe, I talked with professors of university about various Korean wave.
In particular, Suho made a special presentation by taking advantage of his 10-year experience as a K-pop The Artist. He focused his attention on the moment he experienced Korean wave without borders through EXO activities as well as the fluent English language skills about the influence, scalability and orientation of his Korean wave.
Suho said, "The power of Korean wave is felt every day in everyday life, not on stage. Dance cover videos on social media are proof that Korean wave or K-pop is not unilaterally shown content. As Lee Soo-man, the general producer, always says, Korean wave has become a recreational content that everyone can enjoy and participate in. I watched those who followed me to the details that I could not catch while doing EXO dance cover, and I learned the weight and responsibility of my actions as The Artist. "
In addition, he said, "There are many reasons why K-pop is at the center of Korean wave, but I think 'communication' is the biggest reason. The artists communicate with fandom in various ways, and these efforts form a strong bond between the artist and the fandom. I am really proud and happy to hear the fans' story that I like Korean food thanks to EXO and study in Korea. I am grateful to those who love K-Culture beyond K-pop because of EXO. "
Suho concluded the presentation, saying, "Korean wave is not only stopped in a genre. It has become a global phenomenon that continues to grow and develop as music, drama, film, food, education, etc. spread throughout society. I and EXO will continue their journey so that all worlds can be united through music. I hope that our music will have a good impact on you in the future. "
In addition, during Q&A time following the panel presentation, Suho directly answered in-depth questions related to Korean wave and K pop such as the secret of strong fandom phenomenon, music work behind the scenes, and made the atmosphere of the scene pleasant by actively communicating with the audience with his unique witty gesture.
Meanwhile, the conference was hosted by the United States of America Stanford University Asia Pacific Institute to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Korea Program, a center specializing in Korean studies. It invites scholars and field experts from all over North America to discuss the future and potential of Korean studies in terms of modern Korea's international and cultural aspects. It's live.