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K-Pop Dreaming - Trot

Vivian begins her exploration of K-Pop's history with a genre of Korean music called trot that emerged during the Japanese colonization of Korea. Trot holds up a mirror to Korea’s history and gives rise to an enigmatic quality that, some say, informs K-pop. Vivian’s guide for this episode: her grandmother. Also features 2023 Korean Music Awards nominee and K-pop artist, 250.(Originally published March 2, 2023)     This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/DreamingThis episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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  K-Pop Dreaming - KCON

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #1: Danny Im

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #2: The Making of Red Velvet's "Psycho"

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #3: Origins of K-Pop

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  Shoes Off: Atsuko Okatsuka Wants Everyone To Feel Sexy

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #4: K-Beauty

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  Introducing California Love: K-Pop Dreaming, from LAist Studios

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  Prologue

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  Scared Straight