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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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Manage episode 284938800 series 2876272
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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