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130 gap statements mined from Asian Culture and Media Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,543 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • There is a lack of understanding of how social meaning is formed through interactions between fans on social media. The study seeks to address this gap by analyzing the forms of interaction and communication strategies developed by the Instagram fanbase account @haechanoonaa.

    Interaction and Support from Haechan NCT Fans Through the Fanbase Instagram Account @Haechanoonaa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of AI on the film industry in other national contexts. Further studies could investigate the role of cultural specificity in the adoption of AI in the film industry.

    “Cultural Specificity In The Age Of AI-Driven Cinema Industries: A Comparison Between Korean And French Landscapes” · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a comparative analysis of the reception and integration of AI in different film industries.

    “Cultural Specificity In The Age Of AI-Driven Cinema Industries: A Comparison Between Korean And French Landscapes” · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the long-term effects of the government's policy on the industry's innovation. Future research could analyze the impact of similar policies in other countries. Future research could explore the industry's continued development and growth.

    Innovation by Constraint: The Unintended Effects of Korean Videogame Governance · 2026 · DOI

  • The unintended effects of the Korean government's game policy on the industry's innovation have not been fully explored. The dualistic nature of the government's policy and its impact on the industry's development have not been fully analyzed.

    Innovation by Constraint: The Unintended Effects of Korean Videogame Governance · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be done to examine the impact of the Korean Wave on Latin American culture. Further research can be done to analyze the factors that contribute to the popularity of the Korean Wave in Latin America.

    Tendencias y características de la ola coreana en América Latina a través del desarrollo de un índice de la ola Coreana · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the Korean Wave in Latin America. The paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing the trends and characteristics of the phenomenon.

    Tendencias y características de la ola coreana en América Latina a través del desarrollo de un índice de la ola Coreana · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a notable limitation, as the present findings should be interpreted as primarily applicable to healthy young adult males. The sample size was limited to 20 male participants.

    A study on brain waves with electroencephalogram through the appreciation of virtual reality K-pop: a revised analysis with multiple comparison corrections · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the effects of VR K-pop music videos on brain waves. The success of K-pop in the international music market has a short history, and there are not many singers and groups that have achieved such success.

    A study on brain waves with electroencephalogram through the appreciation of virtual reality K-pop: a revised analysis with multiple comparison corrections · 2026 · DOI

  • However, we still consider this analysis important as the information left by potentially highly selective user groups remains to be consumed by all users on social media platforms and can have a great impact on the general public who spend increasingly more time online. The second limitation is that the IP geolocation data on Douyin is limited to the provincial level within China.

    Unpacking Discourses on Childbirth and Parenthood in Popular Social Media Platforms Across China, Japan, and South Korea · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a reliable and trustworthy environment for nomads in Busan. The insufficient response of the city's reliance on temples and a public enterprise.

    Who Can Busan Keep? · 2026 · DOI

  • In order to inform future research, it is important to recognize the limitations of this study.

    The Influence of Lifestyle, Korean Wave, and Brand Image on Merchandise Purchase Decisions at Kwangya Café (Case Study: Lotte Shopping Avenue, South Jakarta)” · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how emotional meaning is constructed through the interaction between hip-hop music and youth listening experiences. Prior studies have focused on the effects of music listening on emotional regulation, but have not examined the meaning-construction process.

    The Role of Hip-Hop Music in the Formation of Emotional Experiences among Chinese Korean Youth in South Korea — Based on Music Texts and Listening Experiences · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of musicolinguistics to other media contexts, such as film or video games. Future research could also examine the role of music and language in shaping the audience's perception of other social identities, such as race or class.

    “We’re not a team. This is a competition.”: the musicolinguistic construction of Korean American femininity in a Korean reality television show · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on music and language, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive understanding of their interaction in media contexts. The paper notes that prior work on music and language has focused primarily on their separate roles in media, rather than their interaction.

    “We’re not a team. This is a competition.”: the musicolinguistic construction of Korean American femininity in a Korean reality television show · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need to understand algorithmic measures and dynamics in ethical storytelling. The study notes the importance of cooperation between creators and journalists in tourism-related communication. The study identifies challenges such as content homogenisation, financial sustainability, and measurement of impact.

    Emotional storytelling and destination branding through short video journalism: a qualitative study of Gansu, China · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should investigate the impact of short video journalism on destination branding. The study recommends that future research should explore the role of emotions in destination branding. The study highlights the need for further research on the challenges and limitations of using short video journalism in tourism management.

    Emotional storytelling and destination branding through short video journalism: a qualitative study of Gansu, China · 2026 · DOI

  • The festival must navigate a context of ambiguity and uncertainty. The BJQFF must balance the need for visibility with the need for safety and security.

    Queer Festival Troubles: What the Beijing Queer Film Festival Reveals about Queer Subjectivity in Contemporary China · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the use of guerilla tactics and adaptive organising strategies by queer film festivals. There is a need for more analysis of the implications of these approaches for queer subjectivity.

    Queer Festival Troubles: What the Beijing Queer Film Festival Reveals about Queer Subjectivity in Contemporary China · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the implications of Jin Xing's reaffirmation of gender binarism and heteronormativity for the representation of gender and sexual minorities in China. Future research could explore the complexities of Jin Xing's life and views in more depth.

    Only Two Genders?: On Jin Xing’s Reaffirmation of Gender Binarism and Heteronormativity · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further study on the mechanisms of social sanction in the digital space.

    A Business Proposal: A Study of Netizens' Perceptions of the Cancel Culture Phenomenon in the Film Industry · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to address the question of what motivates consumers to purchase physical albums despite digital streaming platforms.

    Determinants of Purchase Decisions for Physical K-pop Albums: Evidence from Starship Entertainment Consumers in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the effectiveness of a Settlement City Bureau in retaining global nomads and departed young. Examination of other cities' approaches to addressing similar issues.

    Who Can Busan Keep? · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the relationship between fans and disability theory - The study highlights the need to explore fans' personal readings of a source…

    ChronicallyIll!Shen Yuan, fanon, and disability · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding Jin Xing's reaffirmation of gender binarism and heteronormativity. The paper highlights the importance of examining the complexities of Jin Xing's life as a transgender woman and celebrity in China.

    Only Two Genders?: On Jin Xing’s Reaffirmation of Gender Binarism and Heteronormativity · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a lack of understanding of how social meaning is formed through interactions between fans on social media (“Interaction and Support from Haechan NCT Fans Through the Fanbase Instagram…”, 2026); (2) Future research could explore the impact of AI on the film industry in other national contexts (““Cultural Specificity In The Age Of AI-Driven Cinema Industries: A Comparison…”, 2026); (3) Future research could examine the long-term effects of the government's policy on the industry's innovation (“Innovation by Constraint: The Unintended Effects of Korean Videogame Governance”, 2026); (4) There is a lack of research on the Korean Wave in Latin America (“Tendencias y características de la ola coreana en América Latina a través del…”, 2026); (5) There is a lack of studies on the effects of VR K-pop music videos on brain waves (“A study on brain waves with electroencephalogram through the appreciation of…”, 2026). 130 gap statements have been mined from Asian Culture and Media Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,543 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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