Mia Dallas

Mia is a writer, giant nerd, and one half of the co-op video game podcast, Tandem Canon. She is an avid fan of K-pop and K-dramas, and was a former moderator and blogger of ''I Wish My Life Were An Asian Drama'' on Tumblr. When not awkwardly flirting with turians in Mass Effect or writing, Mia is usually playing The Sims, fangirling in general, or managing her ever-growing K-pop collection.

FRI 4:00 PM: K-Pop in the West: A History (45 mins.)

Room: MONARCH 2 (Lincoln, Lower) Rated: Everyone

K-pop feels like a relatively new phenomenon in America, but did you know western audiences were first exposed to K-pop almost 20 years ago?! Come learn about the roots of K-pop’s western popularity, why it took so long for America to catch on, and how grew from a niche subculture to a billion-dollar industry, and what the future looks like for K-pop with juggernauts like K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Speaking: Mia Dallas

Category: Discussion; Fandom; Music

SAT 2:00 PM: K-Pop 101! (45 mins.)

Room: MOCKINGBIRD 2 (Lincoln. Lower) Rated: Everyone

Are you curious about K-pop but don’t know where to start? Are you addicted to songs like ''Golden'' or ''Soda Pop'', and want more? Then this is the perfect panel for you! Join us for a fan-filled introduction to K-pop, navigating the fandom, and recommendations based on your favorite genres.

Speaking: Mia Dallas

Category: Discussion; Fandom; Music

SUN 1:00 PM: K-Pop in the West: A History (45 mins.)

Room: MONARCH 2 (Lincoln, Lower) Rated: Everyone

K-pop feels like a relatively new phenomenon in America, but did you know western audiences were first exposed to K-pop almost 20 years ago?! Come learn about the roots of K-pop’s western popularity, why it took so long for America to catch on, and how grew from a niche subculture to a billion-dollar industry, and what the future looks like for K-pop with juggernauts like K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Speaking: Mia Dallas

Category: Discussion; Fandom; Music