Prompt: How did modernity shape the idea of romance (yŏnae) in the popular culture of 1920s and 1930s in Korea? 

To properly answer this question, you should

1) consider different approaches for understanding popular culture (draw from John Storey) 

2) consider the colonial dimension of modernization in Korea under Japanese rule (both Kwon and Lie talk about this. You can also refer to my slide "What is Colonial Modernity?)

3) consider the significance of yŏnae as a new cultural phenomenon (draw from Bodurae Kwon). 

4) discuss the circulation of the idea of love and longing through popular music of the era (draw from John Lie).


Optional: You can choose a couple of key scenes from the film Love, Lies to illustrate your points.