: Groups like BTS are estimated to add roughly $3.6 billion to $5 billion to the South Korean economy annually through music sales, tours, and merchandise.
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: Over 70% of foreign tourists cite K-pop as a primary reason for visiting Korea, traveling to see music video filming locations and idols' hometowns. 2. Cultural Amnesia: The Price of a Polished Image K-pop : popular music, cultural amnesia, and ec...