KPop Idols Inside the Hit Factory

The KPop phenomenon is shaking up the pop world For the first time ever there is a serious challenge to the wests 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 soldout performance at the UKs 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 KPop seriously challenge the wests domination of the global music industry Music journalist James Ballardie travels to Seoul to meet SooMan Lee the Svengalilike figure behind the phenomenon