Lunchtime Lecture: Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Join Rosalie Kim, Lead Curator of Hallyu! The Korean Wave, to delve into the meteoric rise of popular culture from South Korea that has captured the imagination and attention of a global audience. Through highlights showcased in the exhibition, she will explore how Korea evolved from a war-torn country to a global leading trendsetter with the concerted effort between state, private investors and a formidable group of creatives.

Rosalie Kim joined the V&A in 2012 as the Curator of the Korean collection in the Asian Department and is the Lead Curator of the V&A exhibition ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’. With a background in architecture and philosophy, her interest lies in the making of contemporary culture, craft and design in the digital age. Prior to the V&A, she worked as an architect in Korea and Europe, and led architectural design studios at Kingston University in London.

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