Lee engages with the innovators behind "KPop Demon Hunters," affirming his commitment to fostering the culture as a potential future growth driver for South Korea.
In a significant move, President Lee Jae Myung recently met with the creative minds behind the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" on Arirang TV's prerecorded program "K-Pop: The Next Chapter." The meeting was a testament to the President's commitment to making the cultural sector a key industry in South Korea.
President Lee expressed concerns about the decaying roots of South Korea's cultural industry and the need to build solid foundations to address these concerns. He believes that the opportunity to show the power of Korean culture is beginning in a full-fledged manner.
The success of "KPop Demon Hunters," a production of Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, is global in scope. The film's success has sparked calls for increased support for Korean companies in creating original content. Maggie Kang, Korean-Canadian co-creator of "KPop Demon Hunters," was present at the meeting.
President Lee highlighted Derpy the tiger, one of the most impressive characters in "KPop Demon Hunters," as an example of how traditional Korean fears can be transformed into lovable characters. He also noted the importance of a free environment for the cultural sector, citing past instances of political control and blacklisting as reasons for his opposition.
Surveillance and regulation, according to Lee, can negatively impact the cultural sector. Instead, he emphasized the need for intellectual property rights in the cultural sector to be protected and supported.
TWICE members Jihyo and Jeongyeon, DJ and music producer R.Tee, and music critic Kim Young-dae were also present at the meeting. The President pledged to cultivate South Korea's cultural sector into one of the country's core industries, but the specific individuals he plans to involve in strengthening the sector were not disclosed.
The meeting serves as a clear indication of President Lee's focus on the cultural sector as a key part of his plans to cultivate core industries in South Korea. The global success of "KPop Demon Hunters" underscores the potential for Korean cultural products to make a significant impact on the world stage.
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