China’s K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade
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China has blocked most South Korean entertainment since 2016 under an unofficial ban, which has lasted due to government concern about the massive popularity of Korean music and videos. The ban has prevented K-pop groups like BTS from performing in China, with some fans flying to Seoul to see their favorite groups perform.
China has blocked South Korean entertainment since 2016. The ban was triggered by a South Korean decision to allow the US to deploy an anti-missile system. Many K-pop groups have non-Korean members and are allowed to perform in China. The ban does not apply in Macao and Hong Kong. China is concerned about the popularity of Korean music and videos. The ban is seen as a strategic tool to shape the international environment.
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