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K-Pop Dreaming - Moon Night

In this episode, we head to an American military neighborhood in Seoul in the late 1980s. Tucked in an alleyway was a little grimy club that blasted American hip-hop, the place was for African American GIs to cut loose, but it pulled in an unexpected crowd – young Koreans who would become the pioneers of modern K-pop. Itaewon was also the setting for the beginning of another story – it was the place where Vivian’s parents met and fell in love. Features Kang Won Rae, one of K-pop's legends that came out of the Moon Night scene.(Originally published March 9, 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 - Mixtape

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Trot

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Solid

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Roots of Rap

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  K-Pop Dreaming - KCON

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  K-Pop Dreaming - Koreatown

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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