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ALT A quote image, which says: "Such drastic changes in an artist's image are often met with apprehension from fans, and this is particularly true regarding transformations that centre on maturation and growing up. However, with TikTok, fans retain control over this narrative by editing and playing with footage." - Janey Umback Seven Days on TikTok: Adulthood as a Rebranding Strategy by Jung Kook, his Agency, and Fandom. TCRN Showcase, TikTok Cultures in Korea symposium (2024). TikTok Cultures Research Network. https://tiktokcultures.com/tiktok-cultures-in-korea/ #TikTokCultures There is an illustration of a K-Pop girl group performing, surrounded by a love heart and star.
ALT A poster for TCRN's next event TikTok Cultures in Korea, 09 SEPT 2024. Organized by Prof Crystal Abidin, Janey Umback, Faye Mercier, Dr Jin Lee. Hosted by TikTok Cultures Research Network. Supported by School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, in partnership with the Korea Research & Engagement Centre of Western Australia. Visit: TikTokCultures.com For enquiries: [email protected] The poster has a fun illustration that includes: a lightstick in the shape of the TikTok logo; a photo strip that includes different illustrations in each frame (a couple, Korean food, a K-Pop group). Surrounding the lightstick and photo strip are different icons, including: a passport; a camera; the South Korean flag; a microphone; stars, music notes and a heart.
ALT A poster for TCRN's next event TikTok Cultures in Korea, 09 SEPT 2024. Organized by Prof Crystal Abidin, Janey Umback, Faye Mercier, Dr Jin Lee. Hosted by TikTok Cultures Research Network. Supported by School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, in partnership with the Korea Research & Engagement Centre of Western Australia. Visit: TikTokCultures.com For enquiries: [email protected] The poster has a fun illustration that includes: a lightstick in the shape of the TikTok logo; a photo strip that includes different illustrations in each frame (a couple, Korean food, a K-Pop group). Surrounding the lightstick and photo strip are different icons, including: a passport; a camera; the South Korean flag; a microphone; stars, music notes and a heart.
ALT A poster for "Korean (Air)waves: Disseminating K-pop Research via Podcasts" Speaker: Janey Umback, PhD Candidate, Curtin University 6 August 2024. 4pm Perth/6pm Melbourne/8pm Auckland Join via Zoom. (There is a QR code on this poster that takes you to the link in the main tweet.) Organized by the KSAA Emerging Researchers Group. Janey Umback is a PhD candidate with a keen interest in internet vernaculars and popular culture. Her doctoral research examines gender dynamics and the commodification of intimacy within fan communities, with a particular interest in how fans and the Korean music industry collaborate to form intimate connections. Janey has contributed to academic discourse through published book chapters exploring the complexities of fandom, media consumption, and digital advocacy. She has been a guest on podcasts discussing K-pop research and BTS fandom and has utilised podcast advertising to recruit research participants.
ALT A poster for TCRN's next event TikTok Cultures in Korea, 09 SEPT 2024. Organized by Prof Crystal Abidin, Janey Umback, Faye Mercier, Dr Jin Lee. Hosted by TikTok Cultures Reserach Network. Supported by School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. Visit: TIkTokCultures.com For enquiries: [email protected] The poster has a fun illustration that includes: a lightstick in the shape of the TikTok logo; a photo strip that includes different illustrations in each frame (a couple, Korean food, a K-Pop group). Surrounding the lightstick and photo strip are differnt icons, including: a passport; a camera; the South Korean flag; a microphone; stars, music notes and a heart.
ALT A poster for TCRN's next event TikTok Cultures in Korea, 09 SEPT 2024. Organized by Prof Crystal Abidin, Janey Umback, Faye Mercier, Dr Jin Lee. Hosted by TikTok Cultures Reserach Network. Supported by School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. Visit: TIkTokCultures.com For enquiries: [email protected] The poster has a fun illustration that includes: a lightstick in the shape of the TikTok logo; a photo strip that includes different illustrations in each frame (a couple, Korean food, a K-Pop group). Surrounding the lightstick and photo strip are differnt icons, including: a passport; a camera; the South Korean flag; a microphone; stars, music notes and a heart.
ALT A photo of IERLab Research Student Janey Umback presenting at ICA 2024. The paper she is presenting is called "โAussie lineโ on TikTok: Asian-Australian (national-cultural) identity as branding by K-pop agencies and TikTok fandoms", Janey Umback and Prof Crystal Abidin, Curtin University, Perth Australia.
![A graphic from the TikTok Cultures Research Network, which says:
Call for Papers: TikTok Cultures in Korea.
The TikTok Cultures Research Network is calling for submissions for our 10th event 'TikTok Cultures in Korea'. This one-day online symposium will be held via Zoom on 09 September 2024.
For more information & submission details, please visit: https://tiktokcultures.com/tiktok-cultures-in-korea/
Enquiries: tiktokcultures[at]gmail.com](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GR8lIDtboAEOb0b.jpg?name=orig)
ALT A graphic from the TikTok Cultures Research Network, which says: Call for Papers: TikTok Cultures in Korea. The TikTok Cultures Research Network is calling for submissions for our 10th event 'TikTok Cultures in Korea'. This one-day online symposium will be held via Zoom on 09 September 2024. For more information & submission details, please visit: https://tiktokcultures.com/tiktok-cultures-in-korea/ Enquiries: tiktokcultures[at]gmail.com
ALT A graphic for the IERLab which says: Influencer Ethnography Research lab: 2025 PhD Scholarship We are excited to announce a fully-funded PhD Scholarship to commence with us in early-2025 at Curtin University. This PhD project is housed within the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab), and will focus on Diaspora Influencers in Southeast Asia. EOl deadline: 20 Aug 24 (but may close early if a suitable candidate is identified - get in touch sooner rather than later if interested!). Enquiries: via Prof Crystal Abidin's Curtin email only. https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=7137
ALT A graphic for the TikTok Cultures Research Network Core Team, with a headshot photo of HDR Fellow Janey Umback. tiktokcultures.com/founders-and-leaders
ALT Influencer Ethnography Research Lab - Masterclass: Dr Jing Zeng. IERLab is thrilled to host an in-person masterclass at Curtin University on 03 July 2024 (9am-12pm). In this masterclass, world-leading media scholar Dr Jing Zeng from the University of Zurich will present an introductory class on "Computational Approach to Researching Visual Social Media." Spaces are limited. Details & RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/ierlab-masterclass-computational-approach-to-researching-visual-social-media-with-dr-jing-zeng