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Hallyu - The South Korean Wave

Marking the explosion in the global popularity of contemporary South Korean film, Matthew Sweet foregrounds the music of Parasite, Snowpiercer, Minari and small-screen titles.

There has been an explosion in the global popularity of contemporary South Korean culture, often referred to by the Chinese word Hallyu - meaning Korean Wave. - which is also being reflected in a current exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Matthew Sweet foregrounds music from highly praised films such as Parasite, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden and Oldboy and also takes a look at the huge interest in Korean TV music for the streaming services, including cues from Jung Jae-il for Squid Game.

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Sat 20 May 2023 15:00

Music Played

  • Jung Jae-il

    Squid Game "Round 1"

    Performer: Jung Jae-il.
    • Squid Game (Original Soundtrack from The Netflix Series).
    • Genie Music Corporation, Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Nam Hye-seung

    Alchemy of Souls "Scars Leave Beautiful Trace"

    Composer: Jeon Jong-hyuk. Composer: Heo Seok. Composer: 鞚挫灛鞖. Singer: Car, the Garden.
    • Alchemy of Souls (Original Soundtrack).
    • Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Nam Hye-seung

    Alchemy of Souls "Opening Title"

    Composer: Jeon Jong-hyuk. Performer: Nam Hye-seung. Performer: Jeon Jong-hyuk.
    • Alchemy of Souls (Original Soundtrack).
    • Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Nam Hye-seung

    Alchemy of Souls "Naksu"

    Composer: Jeon Jong-hyuk. Performer: Nam Hye-seung. Performer: Jeon Jong-hyuk.
    • Alchemy of Souls (Original Soundtrack).
    • Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Mowg

    The Last Stand "The Last Stand"

    Performer: Mowg.
    • The Last Stand: Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Red River Entertainment.
  • Cho Young-Wuk With Johann Sebastian Bach

    Thirst "Thirst Cantata"

    Performer: Yong Jung-Min. Ensemble: Jo'S Film Ensemble With yung strings.
    • Thirst (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Masterworks.
  • Jo Yeong-wook

    Thirst "Happy Birthday"

    Composer: Hong Yoo-Jin. Performer: Yong Jung-Min. Ensemble: Yung Strings.
    • Thirst (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Masterworks.
  • Jo Yeong-wook

    The Handmaiden "The Song at the end of the Century", "The Tree from Mount Fuji"

    Orchestra: Kammersolisten Der Deutschen Oper Berlin.
    • The Handmaiden (Music From The Motion Picture).
    • CJ E&M.
  • Jo Yeong-wook

    Oldboy "The Big Sleep"

    Performer: Jo Yeong-wook.
    • Oldboy (Original Soundtrack Album).
    • Milan Records.
  • Clint Mansell

    Stoker "Happy Birthday (A Death in the Family)", "Uncle Charlie"

    Performer: Studio-Ensemble.
    • Stoker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
  • Marco Beltrami

    Snowpiercer "This Is The Beginning"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Snowpiercer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.
  • Byung-woo Lee

    The Host "The Monster's Lair"

    Performer: Brian Suits. Performer: Byung-woo Lee.
    • The Host (Bong Joon-Ho's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
  • Byung-woo Lee

    The Host "In Praise of the Han River"

    Performer: Brian Suits. Performer: Byung-woo Lee.
    • The Host (Bong Joon-Ho's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan Records.
  • Jung Jae-il

    Squid Game "Way Back Then", "Pink Soldiers", "Dawn"

    Performer: Jung Jae-il.
    • Squid Game (Original Soundtrack from The Netflix Series).
    • Genie Music Corporation, Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Jung Jae-il

    Parasite "Suite"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Parasite (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Genie Music Corporation, Stone Music Entertainment.
  • Jung Jae-il

    Parasite "The Belt of Faith"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Parasite (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Genie Music Corporation, Stone Music Entertainment.

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