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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA typical meeting includes sampling authentic Korean fare prepared from ingredients from area Asian grocers, a responsibility of KJC\u2019s co-founders and its co-administrator, Mrs. Valorie Nickels-Brown. It also consists of a watch party with members suggesting their latest favorite songs or something older. Music is followed by an episode of a Korean or Chinese drama, again chosen from among those recommended by members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe also discuss events connected to K-pop, such as upcoming concerts or festivals in the area, such as Nashville or even Atlanta,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The club\u2019s school administrators were honored to present a program to area homeschooled students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KJC\u2019s reach extends beyond local meetings with its significant online presence. The club\u2019s Facebook group boasts over 200 members from around the globe, a connection that proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The club\u2019s co-founders extended the group\u2019s influence by creating the “Dr. L and Super S Musical Gems Show,” a K-pop radio program garnering more than 60 regular listeners with continual growth. Before each club meeting, they host this radio show from the library. Interested listeners can tune in through the library’s website, making K-pop accessible to an even wider audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
K-pop is like a colorful mosaic of sound and style, where catchy hooks and infectious beats create an exhilarating musical experience. Imagine a vibrant carnival where each song bursts with energy, intricate choreography dazzles the eyes, and the performers \u2014 like skilled acrobats \u2014 draw you into their world. It\u2019s a blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B that entertains and connects fans across the globe, turning music into a shared celebration of culture and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s no wonder the members look for various outlets to experience it as often as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSeveral times a year, we\u2019ll have an outing where we meet together and eat at an Asian restaurant. We\u2019ve been to 88 Buffet, Stone Age Korean BBQ, Garam, and I Love Korea restaurants in Huntsville. We went to the K-pop N More store and then ate at Bon Chon Restaurant in Smyrna,\u201d Jacks detailed. \u201cSeven of our members recently went to Nashville to see A.C.E in concert. We had 11 members attend the Mamamoo concert in Nashville. The A.C.E. concert was a highlight because it was the first concert for three of those who went.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n While language is an obvious challenge, several members are learning Korean, and many have learned to read the Korean alphabet, the Hangul, to pronounce the performers\u2019 names more appropriately. The growth of the entertainment genre brings more avenues for tapping into shows and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we first started the club, we usually watched Asian movies and TV shows from Viki.com. There was a limited [number] of Korean dramas on the big streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, but all of these are now creating and streaming their own K-dramas. Korean content seems to be rising worldwide,\u201d Jacks noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the availability of and access to K-pop entertainment grows, so does KJC\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacks said, \u201cIn the upcoming year, we\u2019re excited to host and attend more events in order to boost community awareness of Korean music, drama, and culture. Our goal is to grow our membership and spread awareness of Korean culture. We\u2019re hopeful that more people will come to the meetings so that we can introduce them to the music and the dramas that we love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s your standing invitation to a meeting of the Korean Jewels Club. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a town that wears its history like a well-loved quilt, a local club adds patches woven of surprising cultural threads. From Camp Blount to our long-standing traditions like the Host of Christmas Past, Fayetteville has always celebrated its heritage. Yet amid the historic buildings and community events, local club members appreciate and experience the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23502,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1-1-1024x683.png\")
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