How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop
Yu Hyuk was just nine years old when he started begging on the streets of North Hamgyong, one of the poorest provinces in ...
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K-pop's first North Korean defector group has big dreams — to perform in their homeland despite heavy bans; read
Two North Korean defectors are breaking into the world of Korean pop, with dreams of performing in the country they left behind In recent years, South Korean K-pop idols have amassed millions of ...
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The K-pop industry witnesses North Korean artists in a boy band for the first time
1Verse, a new K-pop boy band, features members from North Korea, the USA, and Japan. Yu Hyuk, a North Korean defector, struggled in his early years but found his passion for writing music after ...
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North Korean defectors aim to shine in the K-pop world, dream of performing in their homeland
North Korean defectors Yu Hyuk and Kim Seok are making their way into the K-pop industry as members of 1Verse. Despite their different backgrounds and challenges, they are determined to use their ...
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K-Pop Music To K-Dramas, Why Korean Pop Culture Is So Popular In Manipur
So, it's safe to say that the impact of K-dramas and K-pop on the region is undeniable. It all started after a powerful local group in the region ordered a ban on Hindi films and channels in the ...