# South Koreans embrace once-taboo Japan pop culture

> South Koreans celebrate Japanese pop culture at concerts and weddings.
- Title: South Koreans embrace once-taboo Japan pop culture | Shortify
- Summary: South Koreans celebrate Japanese pop culture at concerts and weddings. South Koreans show affection for previously taboo Japanese pop culture through…
- Keywords: south koreans, takuya kimura, concerts, weddings, japan pop culture, seoul, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/south-koreans-show-their-love-for-once-taboo-japan-pop-culture
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:29:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south koreans, takuya kimura, concerts, weddings, japan pop culture, seoul, news, business, world
## South Koreans embrace once-taboo Japan pop culture
South Koreans show affection for previously taboo Japanese pop culture through concerts and weddings.
## Takuya Kimura's Seoul concert
Takuya Kimura held his first-ever concert in south korea in september.
## Cultural acceptance grows
older generations increasingly accept japanese pop culture through concerts and weddings.
## Key takeaway

South Koreans show affection for previously taboo Japanese pop culture through concerts and weddings.