Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
First publishedJul 17, 22:14 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 00:29 UTC · 3m ago
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Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
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- What's the story?
- Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 9.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 3m ago.
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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
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