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Oct 2019
43m 23s

SuperM Is Here, and You Should Care Abou...

The Ringer
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Self-dubbed “The Avengers of K-pop,” SM Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM made their grand debut in North America last week. We discuss the team’s composition, the controversy around its formation, the history of Korean artists venturing into the American market, and the music of SuperM. Host: Kate Halliwell Guests: Isaac Lee, Donnie Kwak Learn more ... Show More
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