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Dec 2020
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It's hard to keep up with all the new K-pop releases and even harder to get an insider look at the K-pop industry. Each Monday, join Eric Nam, a long-time veteran in the industry as both a K-pop artist and celebrity personality, as he reviews the week's best new songs and occasionally interviews the artists themselves. If you like K-pop, curious to hear what it's like to be a K-pop artist, or are simply interested in learning more about the industry in general, this is the podcast for you.


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