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Korean Wave in Indonesia

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Did you know this year was proclaimed the year of friendship between South Korea and Indonesia? In celebration of the 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, many events and concerts with K-Pop singers were held this year in Indonesia. With the growing popularity of Korean pop culture due to Hallyu or ‘Korean Wave’, the interest of Indonesians in Korean language, culture and food is also on the rise.
Brief Introduction to Indonesia
Indonesia is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia and is made up of approximately 17,508 islands. World’s 4th most populous country boasts a whopping population of 238 million.
South Korea and Indonesia are two countries of similar history. Both countries became independent from colonial rule after the World War II. Also, most importantly, both countries have developed into a booming economy in matter of short period.
Start of Hallyu
Hallyu made it over to Indonesia in the 1990s with one of the most popular Korean drama ‘Winter Sonata’. It was the first Korean drama to be broadcast on Indonesian TV. Since then, many of other dramas and films have made it on to the televisions of Indonesian houses.
Dramas such as ‘Boys over Flowers’, and ‘Minami Shineyo’ (You’re Handsome) that were filled with cast of good looking Korean actors/singers was a huge hit. Started with the love of dramas, now it has escalated into K-pop and just about everything of Korea.
Impact of ‘Korean Wave’
Currently, there are estimated to be about 40,000 Indonesian citizens living in South Korea. And, over 150,000 tourists from Indonesia visits Korea every year. The increasing number of tourists is majorly due to the love for K-Pop groups such as JYJ, Eru, EXO, Super Junior, Girl’s Generation, and Big Bang. Many come with packaged themes that is based on K-pop and K-drama.
Many students also come to Korea with Exchange student program.  The desire to learn the Korean language and culture starts from their love for Korean entertainment.  Young generations tend to look to Korea for their lifestyle and fashion as well.  The influence of K-Wave is to be far greater in Indonesia than other neighboring countries.
It seems like the K-wave is not just a fad at Indonesia.  It has become a culture of Indonesia.   The love for Korean language, music, cinematography and culture provides great bridge between the two countries.  The relationship between the two country will greatly influence the success of 2014 Incheon Asian Games as well.  We hope many take the opportunity to visit Korea and attend the Games.


My Opinion ;
If you read the news above, I think it is not a stranger to us. indeed, Indonesia has a history that is almost not much different from korea. Both countries became independent from colonial rule after the World War II. Not only seen from  of diplomatic relations between the two countries. But, indeed the Korean wave or also called hallyu wave has long been growing rapidly as the development time in Indonesia. Nowadays the Korean wave influences many Indonesian people from children to adults. The Korean wave spreads through Korean music, Korean drama, and Korean fashion. Like the news footage above,” Hallyu made it over to Indonesia in the 1990s with one of the most popular Korean drama ‘Winter Sonata’. It was the first Korean drama to be broadcast on Indonesian TV”. And Korean music for K-Pop groups such as JYJ, Eru, EXO, Super Junior, Girl’s Generation, and Big Bang.
I think Korean wave has positive impacts and negative impacts for society Indonesian. which becomes positive impact is many students also come to Korea with Exchange student program.  The desire to learn the Korean language and culture starts from their love for Korean entertainment.  Young generations tend to look to Korea for their lifestyle and fashion as well.  The influence of K-Wave is to be far greater in Indonesia than other neighboring countries. So the relationship between the two country will greatly influence. While the negative impact is we can see the bad impact of the Korean wave in the way Indonesian people leave their traditional cultures and move to learn Korean culture. If they prefer Korean culture rather than their own I think they may forget their heritage. That situation will make their culture disappear over time. I think Indonesians should make up their minds and realize that loving things Korean is their right but loving their own culture is an obligation.  Hence they should take action to keep their cultures alive in this era of globalization. In this case, education has an important role in saving our cultures.  Educating the younger generation and society to love their cultures early on can aid people to build their nationalism and be proud of their cultures.


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