K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is built on a dubious industry that recruits teenagers into the cult of idol culture. Limpho and Nanna uncover some of the more sinister processes and stories that form part of the South Korean pop star sausage factory.

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Bad Form is @nannaventer and @justlimpho, production by Danielle "@the_eel" Hitchcock(@notvincent)

themesong by Jason "J-booty" Sutherland. (@driftprism)