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How K-pop took over the world — as told by one fan who rode the wave

In a new podcast, Vivian Yoon dissects her personal stake in K-pop, and how her obscure childhood passion has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.

Who is she? Yoon is a writer, performer and podcast host from Los Angeles.

  • Yoon helms , a podcast where she analyzes the music's rise to the international stage while also weaving in elements from her own life, starting with growing

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