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K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory (2019)

K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory

Genre : Music, Documentary

Runtime : 1H 0M

Synopsis

The K-Pop phenomenon is shaking up the pop world. For the first time ever, there is a serious challenge to the west’s domination of the global music industry. Leading the way is the biggest boy band in the world, BTS. But how has this happened? Music journalist James Ballardie travels to South Korea to uncover the secrets behind this worldwide success story and to find out how, in just 20 short years, the music industry in the country came from obscurity to become a major player on the world stage. In the summer of 2019, BTS played two sold-out performance at the UK’s most icon venue, Wembley Stadium. Their catchy pop songs, bombastic beats, good looks and natty dance moves have captivated young pop fans worldwide, and sent them to the top of the charts in the US and beyond. Can K-Pop seriously challenge the west's domination of the global music industry? Music journalist James Ballardie travels to Seoul to meet Soo-Man Lee, the Svengali-like figure behind the phenomenon.

Actors

Soo-Man Lee
Soo-Man Lee
Self
James Ballardie
James Ballardie
Self - Presenter
Taemin
Taemin
Self
Kai
Kai
Self
Lucas
Lucas
Self
Baekhyun
Baekhyun
Self
Taeyong
Taeyong
Self
Mark Lee
Mark Lee
Self
Ten
Ten
Self

Crews

James Ballardie
James Ballardie
Presenter
Martyn Stevens
Martyn Stevens
Producer
Paul Bullock
Paul Bullock
Executive Producer

Trailers and other movies

VAV in BBC K-pop idols: Inside the Hit Factory | VAV appearance cut (20191025) BBC K-pop documentary
AleXa (알렉사) on BBC’s “KPOP Idols: Inside the Hit Factory”

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