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1 . Read the following article and answer the questions. 2 . Do you have any knowledge about internationally famous Korean actors? How has their success influenced the representation of Korean culture in global media? Talk about it with your partner. A Do you have any knowledge about internationally famous Korean actors? B Yes, there are several well-known Korean actors who have received global recognition. For example, Yun Yeojeong and Song Gangho are widely recognized. A That’s interesting! How has their success influenced the representation of Korean culture in global media? B I’m convinced that it has had a positive impact, highlighting Korean creativity to a broader audience. e.g. Pioneering Korean-American Actor Philip Ahn and His Family Legacy Philip Ahn was one of the most recognizable and active Asian American character actors of his time. He is widely regarded as the first Korean American film actor in Hollywood. In a career that spanned 40 years, Ahn played more than 270 character roles, often appearing as the hated Japanese officer in World War II movies. Ironically, he was the son of a Korean patriot, Ahn Changho, who spent most of his life resisting Japanese domination in his country. In 1932, the elder Ahn, then serving as Korea’s chief political and educational leader, was arrested after he was involved in a bombing that killed prominent Japanese officials. He died in a Japanese prison camp six years later. Ahn was a long-time advocate for his father’s legacy and the Korean American community, helping to establish memorials to his father in his native Seoul and later arranging for his remains to be buried there. Philp Ahn Hollywood Walk of Fame Ahn Changho (1) Why is it ironic that Philip Ahn often appeared as the hated Japanese officer in World War II movies? (2) What were the achievements of Ahn Changho, Philip Ahn’s father? Think Ahead Interactive Communication 100 Lesson 4