News from a Boring Dystopia

Episode 16: K-pop and Korea's rising soft power


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In today's episode we discuss the geopolitical impact of K-pop music.  Joining us is guest Teddy Son who is a Korean journalist.  We discuss the role of government in K-pop, how the fans of this music may vary across the globe, and we discuss how this music is challenging western beauty standards and notions of gender roles.  Should K-pop stars wearing dreadlocks be cancelled?  Find out today! 

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