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Posted by Germaine-Jay Saturday, January 30, 2021

How popular is K-Pop & BTS in North Korea?

AKP STAFF

On the latest episode of AYO, North Korean defectors revealed how popular K-Pop and BTS are across the border.

The two former North Korean citizens address rumors about K-pop in North Korea, reasons why North Koreans only clapped for Red Velvet during a concert, South Korean music shows up north, and the ways that being a K-pop fan can risk your life in the country. They also reveal whether BTS fans ARMY exist in North Korea and more.

Watch the AYO video about K-pop in North Korea above, and make sure to turn on the English captions!

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BTS win 7 Category @ Hallyu Life

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I've read this from koreaboo.... haters keep on downvoting every BTS articles ...either BTS fans or non fans ,,,army or not .... .should be proud of BTS success not jealous ...

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