Am I Wrong for Loving K Pop?

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Am I Wrong for Loving K Pop?

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Nov 4, 2020

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BTS is a global phenomenon and a huge part of the popularity of the Korean Wave. So is it wrong to love K pop? Join Joe and Toby as they look to blues icon Keb Mo for some answers.
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Nov 4, 2020

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Am I Wrong for Loving K Pop?

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