Bite: Korean Wave Exports Exceed KRW 3 Trillion

No wonder American artists are trying to get in on some of that. Money, the great equalizer.

enTaengled on Taemin’s “Criminal” is Alluring in its Loftiness: “Thanks for this review! People dont wanna check him out cos theyre afraid to see he outperforms their faves. Boy…” Sep 23, 12:29
mcleen on A.C.E’s “Favorite Boys” is Musically Fantastic but Visually Appropriative: “the information u gave right here make people misunderstand A.C.E… DKDKTV had explained in depth all the theories related to…” Sep 22, 18:22
Gabby on A.C.E’s “Favorite Boys” is Musically Fantastic but Visually Appropriative: “It is traditional Korean culture. There was apparently a mistranslation on a website that stated it was traditional Chinese culture,…” Sep 22, 10:13
AniLumi on Taemin’s “Criminal” is Alluring in its Loftiness: “Really thoughtful review, thank you so much!!! I appreciate how detailed this is. This is my favorite comeback from Taemin…” Sep 20, 19:56
mugimarumaru on “Back Door” is Stray Kids at Their Most Refined Yet: “Well put! It’s really great that Stray Kids’ sound fills a certain niche that other boy groups hasn’t quite monopolized…” Sep 20, 15:53

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