Lecture Notes: AESPA and Cultural Exchange

Introduction

• Participants: Winter and Giselle from the K-pop group AESPA.
• Setting: Casual meal setting with discussions about hometowns, food, and music.

Hometowns

• Winter: From Busan, born in Nampo-dong but grew up in Yangsan.
• Giselle: Japanese nationality, speaks Korean fluently due to practice.

Cultural Connections

• Discussion about dialects and cultural differences.
  • Busan dialect vs. Seoul dialect.
  • Winter's experience with dialect adjustments.

Food Discussion

• Mille-feuille nabe: Japanese cuisine served during the meal.
• Fun banter around food preferences and cultural dishes.

Introduction of AESPA

• Group Name: AESPA.
• Members Introduced: Winter (real name Kim Min-jung), Giselle (real name Aeri Uchinaga).
• Age and backgrounds shared.

Music Promotion

• Mention of their hit song 'Next Level' and a new song called 'Drama'.
• Importance of promoting their music during the appearance.

Themes in 'Drama'

• Song Concept: Being the protagonist of one's life.

Fun Interactions

• Light-hearted exchanges about names, dialects, and personal traits.
• Playful discussion about who can use dialects properly.

Toasting Traditions

• Expressed a toast using the phrase "Youth is right now!".
• Interaction and banter during this segment highlighted cultural elements.

Final Thoughts

• Winter's Life Motto: "Go with the flow."
• Giselle's Life Motto: "So what?"
  • Both reflect personal philosophies and attitudes toward life.

Closing Remarks

• Appreciation for the opportunity to share food and music.
• Invitation for viewers to support AESPA's new song, 'Drama'.