K-Pop
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Why K-pop stars keep relationships hidden
Under The Radar South Korea's £8bn music industry imposes strict rules on its biggest stars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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BTS, Taylor Swift and the influence of pop music fans
The Explainer Swifties and the like have proven they can exert their influence for political and social change
By Brendan Morrow, The Week US Published
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Human skull in charity shop
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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BTS: why the world’s best-selling boy band is splitting up
In the Spotlight South Korea’s compulsory military service may be a factor in ‘hiatus’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Big hit for investors: BTS label valued at £3.2bn in IPO
Speed Read Demand soaring for shares in the K-pop group’s management company
By Mike Starling Last updated
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K-pop star apologises for coronavirus prank
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Why has Seungri retired from K-pop?
Speed Read Megastar to join the army amid sex scandals
By The Week Staff Published
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K-pop stars ‘look too similar’, government complains
Speed Read Backlash to 50-page guide encouraging broadcasters to diversify their line-up
By The Week Staff Published
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What is K-pop? South Korean music goes global
In Depth Take a look inside the music industry whose top super-group is worth more than One Direction
By The Week Staff Published
In Depth