About Me

Originating from France, I earned my Bachelor’s degree at Université Paris Diderot – Paris 7 (presently Université Paris Cité), my Master’s degree at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, and my Ph. D. at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)—all in Korean Studies.

My research centers on Korean Popular Culture and the implications of its worldwide growth, with particular emphasis on the reception of K-pop. In my first research project, I analyze power dynamics within “K-pop fandom(s)”—a term encompassing fans both within and beyond Korea—and examine how these dynamics contribute to a nuanced and constructed perception of authenticity in relation to K-pop. Ultimately, my goal is to develop a framework that diverges from the Korean Wave (Hallyu) narrative, challenging prevailing narratives that perpetuate the exoticization of Korean Popular Culture globally and its exploitation on a national level.

Korean Studies

Grounded in Korean language, culture, and history with a focus on contemporary popular culture.

Fandom Studies

Exploring fan communities, their dynamics, and the power structures that shape them globally.

Digital Humanities

Using computational methods and digital tools to analyze fan discourse and cultural data at scale.

Gender Studies

Examining LGBTQ+ communities in Korea and the queer potential of K-pop outside its home country.

Research Interests

  • The expressions of authenticity, national identity and national language in Korean popular culture through its making and its consumption
  • K-pop and K-pop fandom(s): fandom culture in Korea and its spread (especially North America and Europe), the relationship between K-pop fans inside and outside Korea
  • The relationship between K-pop fans inside and outside Korea
  • Cybernationalism, its evolution in East Asian fandom communities and beyond
  • East Asian queer popular culture, its global popularity and its effects on the national contexts
  • Influencer culture and how it converses with narratives crafted by East Asian popular culture

Teaching Interests

  • Korean popular culture and its popularity around the world: the Korean Wave or Hallyu
  • Finding ways to keep a connection between Korean popular culture and Korean Studies as a field
  • Digital Humanities and using digital tools to professionalize students interested in Korean Studies
  • The paradox between difficulties faced by LGBTQ+ communities in Korea and the Queer potential of Korean popular culture in other countries
  • Effective ways to incorporate Korean popular culture in Korean language education