Stop politicising K-pop, warn experts


  • Focus
  • Sunday, 25 Oct 2020

Recently, global sensation BTS faced an uproar from China after group leader RM mentioned the “pain of history” in a reference to the 1950-1953 Korean War when receiving an award from the Korea Society, which celebrates South Korea-US ties. — AFP

IN the last few years, K-pop has become more than just a music genre. Its influence has not only been proven on the Billboard charts and on US TV shows, but has also spilled over into the realm of diplomacy.

Recently, global sensation BTS faced an uproar after the group received an award from the Korea Society, which celebrates South Korea-US ties. In an acceptance speech, leader RM mentioned the “pain of history” in a reference to the 1950-1953 Korean War.

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