How K-pop Took Over the World with Melody Wan

Melody Wan, a K-pop expert, joins Jillian and Sophia to discuss the origins and rise of K-pop (Korean Pop) and its Idols, considering what makes KPOP so enticing, and how it became a worldwide phenomenon. Melody provides insight on how the multi-billion dollar industry works, Korean soft power and international influences, and the ins and outs of fandom culture.

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