The K-Content Podcast

The Rise of K-pop (Ep. 5)

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In this episode, we explore the most popular category of K-content, including the companies and talent behind it, and some darker trends.

00:00 Introduction to K-Pop Fandom Issues
00:26 Global Rise of K-Pop
03:25 Generations of K-Pop
08:56 The Big Four Agencies
10:43 K-Pop Business Model
17:07 Fandom Culture and Technology
20:31 Parasocial Relationships in K-Pop
23:38 Choreography and Viral Success
26:44 Future of K-Pop
Referenced in the show:

  • ⁠https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/a-brief-history-of-kpop/
  • https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022-Year-End-Music-Industry-Revenue-Report.pdf
  • https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230223007351315
    • https://www.ifpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Global_Music_Report_2023_State_of_the_Industry.pdf
  • https://www.wkorea.com/2023/12/11/%ec%97%b0%eb%a7%90-%ea%b2%b0%ec%82%b0-kpop%ed%8e%b8/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=partnership
  • https://hybecorp.com/eng/ir/archive/result/4153
  • https://www.jype.com/ja/IR/Disclosure
  • https://www.smentertainment.com/investors/business-results/
  • https://www.ygfamily.com/company/ir_sub01.asp
  • https://www.mcst.go.kr/english/policy/pressView.jsp?pSeq=215
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    The K-Content PodcastBy Jonathan Pan