Emi Shimada (emi-shimada)

eshimada60 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Arts and Entertainment

Virtual K-pop Idols: K-pop’s New Connection to Global Audiences?

Emi Shimada

Virtual K-pop idols give rise to various social concerns while proposing new ways to connect with fans around the world. I

Issue 9, Volume 114

Arts and Entertainment

The Show Must Go On: Only Murders in the Building Season Three

Emi Shimada

Only Murders in the Building season three returns with exceptional humor, music, acting, and an unfortunately predictable plot.

Issue 4, Volume 114

Arts and Entertainment

How K-Dramas Romanticize Toxic Relationships and Still Adopt the Female Gaze

Emi Shimada

K-Dramas utilize plot and editing devices to glorify toxic behaviors, but maintain international viewership by adopting the female gaze.

Issue 1, Volume 114