Across
- 2. A Japanese term used in animation which means a group of characters.
- 4. _____ of Blackpink is the first Thai to achieve superstardom in the K-pop genre, which has taken the world by storm over the past decade.
- 6. Nov _____ is the Japanese reporter who first used the phrase “cosplay” after witnessing fans costumed as fantasy and science fiction characters at a Worldcon convention in Los Angeles.
- 8. It reflects a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity, serving as a catalyst for cultural exchange, artistic expression, and community building across the region and beyond.
- 9. The world’s largest fan celebration of Korean culture and music which attracted a few hundred enthusiasts and interested locals when it was held in the United States for the first time in 2012.
- 10. These are activities occurring between or involving two or more cultures.
Down
- 1. It is an aspect of cultural globalization and refers to the reduction in cultural diversity through the popularization and diffusion of a wide array of customs, ideas, and values.
- 3. It refers to the surge of popular culture including anime, K-pop, manga, and others in other countries as well as non-Asian countries creating their own “Asian” popular culture as a commercial response.
- 5. _____ Style is the K-pop song/music which includes an intense tempo and highly stylized visuals which became the first to surpass one billion on YouTube.
- 7. It features catchy tunes, impressive and highly synchronized choreography, and high-quality production values.