Listen "K-Pop and the Global Business Machine"
Episode Synopsis
From Seoul to stadiums around the world, K-Pop is more than catchy music and sharp choreography — it’s an industry engineered for global dominance. In this episode of Behind the Charts, we unpack the business model behind K-Pop: training systems, global fandoms, merchandise, touring, and how it became one of South Korea’s most profitable exports.
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