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But academics studying K-pop have run into resistance from the scholarly establishment, who fret that erudite work on subjects like neo-Confucianism is being eclipsed by papers about eyeliner-wearing pop stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2015

At the time, Korea upheld the strict proprieties of neo-Confucianism, so extravagant clothing and self-expressive fashion were not acceptable.

From Washington Post