It’s hard to be a K-pop fan and not learn at least a little about other aspects of Korean culture. Some fans begin to immerse themselves in Korean culture, food, traditions, and current events just as much as they immerse themselves in the bands. Broadly speaking, political shifts can affect the state of the music industry, and with the exception of fans well-read in current affairs, a majority of the K-pop demographic picks up on these changes without the actual context and atmosphere of events. In recent times, there have been some significant issues that have involved Korea, and in some cases, these issues have also drawn the attention of South Korea’s neighbors. These are: the controversy over Dokdo/Takeshima (ongoing), the election of Park Geun-hye, South Korea’s first female president, and most recently, threats of war from North Korea.
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