How has K-pop evolved and changed over the last decade? Is right-wing political paranoia about TikTok teens and BTS Army activism exaggerated? And is the so-called “dark side” of the industry just a reflection of broader South Korean society?
In this episode of “The Korea File,” K-pop authority Dr. CedarBough Saeji educates host Andre Goulet on the history, impact and worldwide popularity of the country’s most influential cultural export.
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