The ongoing scandal and discord between the powerful K-pop label Hybe and one of their artist teams, NewJeans, could potentially have a massive impact on perceptions of South Korea and Hallyu. When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability. The controversy displays the hidden darker layers of the K-pop industry and the K-wave.
#americanow #kpop #idol #international #ripple #bts #btsarmy