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K-Pop's Surprising B(l)ackstory

May 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Seo Taiji and Boys' Impact

  • Seo Taiji and Boys revolutionized Korean music with their unique blend of hip-hop, rock, and pop.
  • Their 1992 song, "I Know," topped charts for 17 weeks despite initially receiving low scores from judges.
INSIGHT

Moon Night's Influence

  • Seo Taiji and Boys frequented Moon Night, a Seoul nightclub for Black American GIs.
  • This club became a nexus for future K-pop stars, shaping the genre's early development.
ANECDOTE

Kang Won-rae at Moon Night

  • Moon Night, located in Itaewon, was a hip-hop club popular with Black American soldiers.
  • K-pop legend Kang Won-rae honed his skills there, learning from soldiers and aiming for the coveted spot in front of the fan.
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