To investigate the dynamics of K-pop album cover designs and their cross-cultural influence, focusing on the impact of Western design on K-pop albums and vice versa.
My research comprises of two components:
01/ K-pop Album Taxonomy Research
02/ Visual Essay
Firstly, I analyzed album cover designs in Korea by categorizing them, and presenting the findings in a format resembling album magazine designs commonly found in K-pop albums.
Secondly, I explored the similarities between American and Korean album cover designs, presenting my research in the form of a video essay.
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