From Dangun Myth to K-Pop Demon Hunters: Tigers in Korean Folklore, Literature, and Popular Media

Name: From Dangun Myth to K-Pop Demon Hunters: Tigers in Korean Folklore, Literature, and Popular Media
Start: 2025-10-13T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-13T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1511 E Central Ave, Andover, KS, United States, Kansas 67002

Schedule

Mon Oct 13 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1511 E Central Ave, Andover, KS, United States, Kansas 67002 | Andover, KS

October 13th, 6-7:30PM at the Andover Public Library. 1511 E. Central Ave Andover, KS 67002
In this engaging seminar, Dr. Sun Young Lee of Wichita State University will explore the tiger’s powerful presence in Korean culture—from ancient creation myths and classic folktales to its reinvention in K-pop, anime, and contemporary literature. Participants will discover how this enduring symbol has inspired centuries of storytelling and continues to resonate in today’s popular culture.
Ages 10 and up
No registration required
Free coloring pages & bookmarks
This event is part of the Legends of KanRead.

Guest Speaker Bio:
Dr. Sun Young Lee is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education at Wichita State University and serves as the column editor for diverse children’s literature and media in the Kansas English journal. Her work bridges literacy education, cultural relevance, and equity, with a focus on integrating diverse narratives into K–12 classrooms.