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Jun 2023
52m 48s

A Look at the K-Pop Industry and Its Glo...

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K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and their fans speak to the power of this method of entertainment. Daily Show segment producer Sabrina Lee and postdoctoral associate at the University at Buffalo, Stephanie Choi, join host Roy Wood Jr. to analyze the K-Pop industry and the positive light it shines on South Korea. 

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