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The Birth Of K-Pop

Episode number: 1

Overview: Do you know how K-Pop got its start? This deep-diving, free-wheeling documentary takes a look at how South Korea went from a dictatorship to a democracy and spawned a new musical movement as youth culture took off.

First Idols

Episode number: 2

Overview: Who were the first K-Pop idols? This documentary looks at the state of K-Pop in the 90’s when original idols H.O.T. took off – and what went into making them.

K-Pop Goes Global

Episode number: 3

Overview: From South Korea to Japan to America; this documentary tracks how K-Pop became a global phenomenon. From BoA to Wonder Girls to Super Junior, the Korean Wave washed over the world making it a shinier, poppier place.

Fandom

Episode number: 4

Overview: Millions of people the world over love K-Pop so take a deep dive into fandom culture and its communities to see what they’re all about. From the way they care for each other to how together they become a force for culture change, K-Pop fans are something else.

Lives of Idols: Trainees

Episode number: 5

Overview: Ever wondered what it takes to be a K-Pop idol? This documentary takes a look at the super-competitive, ultra-hard-working, grueling lifestyle for those who wanna take the plunge and become a K-Pop superstar.

Lives of Idols: Final Assessment

Episode number: 6

Overview: It’s tough being a K-Pop idol – and even tougher when you’re trying to become one. Go behind the scenes of this highly competitive industry and the stresses of trying to achieve perfection in a world where perfection is impossible.

The Making Of A K-Pop Music Video

Episode number: 7

Overview: What goes into making a K-Pop video? Go behind the scenes of the making of Everglow’s Dun Dun video – and how it goes from a single idea to a fully-fledged, million-dollar production.