45 - K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory

The K-Pop phenomenon is shaking up the pop world. For the first time ever there’s a serious challenge to the West’s domination of the global music industry. Leading the way is the biggest boyband 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. He’ll find out how – in just 20 short years –  the music industry here came from obscurity to become a major player on the world stage.

Producer
BBC Studios, Entertainment & Music, Wales
Country
United Kingdom
Directed by
Martyn Stevens
Duration
59 minutes
Year of production
2019