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K-Pop's Dark Side: The Burning Sun Scandal and BTS's Impact

This chapter explores the Burning Sun scandal's exposure of misogyny and abuse in the K-pop industry, detailing the legal consequences and lack of significant change that followed. In contrast, it examines BTS's positive influence, highlighting their emotional openness and support for social movements as they reshape the narrative of masculinity in music.

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