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Korea

Pop Culture5 min

K-pop: the history and backstage of the Korean industry

The history of K-pop: from Seo Taiji to global idols, the agency system, the fandoms, Korean soft power and the hidden side of a finely tuned industry.

April 5, 2026Read

Japan

Arts9 min

Japanese Idols: From AKB48 to Morning Musume

From Tsunku's auditions to Akimoto's Akihabara theater, explore the Japanese idol groups that reshaped pop culture and influenced all of Asia.

March 18, 2026Read