vietnam ido

To recognize and absorb those differences within the larger, overarching framework of what is essentially an American conception of the world”.

American pop culture has a strong influence on the rest the of the world since it is the capital of that entertainment industry. By bringing the tv show “idol” to different countries was an attempt to allow countries to display their music and talents. With Vietnam idol there was some contradictions. The first season the producer blamed the participants were holding back their emotions, and they should be more emotional and wild. But usually Asians are typically quiet and reserve. So in a sense the producer wanted the participants to be more entertaining like the American version. The winner of the show started out as “childlike virgin” no make up or anything and transformed to a “sexy adult icon”. I believe the show’s intentions wanted to showcase the talents the Vietnamese people have but instead transforming them into “western” ideals of sexy. As the show went on in other Asian countries, at the end they had an Asian Idol that included countries like India, Indonesia, Malaysia. They had to sing one song in their native language and one English song. That right there shows how much American culture influences on pop culture. Another example is kpop Big Bang, BTS, in a sense American pop culture has influenced the kpop industry. Hip hop choreography and rap are heavily influenced by American hip hop. There is even a Korean rap show called Show me the Money, it’s kind of like American Idol but just rap. All participants have been influenced and inspired by American rappers.