Arirang TV will air “K-Pop: The Next Chapter,” a broadcast featuring TWICE’s Jihyo and Jeongyeon, “KPop Demon Hunters” co-director Maggie Kang, producer-DJ R.Tee, music critic Kim Young-dae, and, most importantly, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung himself. Hosted by Jang Sung-kyu, the special will dive deep into K-pop’s past, present, and where it’s headed next. The meeting will take place on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
TWICE's Jihyo and Jeongyeon, the director of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang and South Korean President will sit down to discuss the future of kpop on Arirang TV. pic.twitter.com/BTbvBDnrxf
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The presidential office revealed this program will reflect on K-pop’s global reach while sketching out new strategies for cultural growth. The South Korean leader has been pushing hard to position the country as a cultural powerhouse, unveiling a five-year plan to expand the digital and media ecosystem. And the best part? K-culture is at the forefront.
TWICE Jeongyeon & Jihyo will meet with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, KPop Demon Hunters' director Maggie Kang, producer R.Tee, and music critic Kim Youngdae on the program 'K-Pop: The Next Chapter' to discuss the present and future of K-pop.
August 20th at 5:00 PM KST pic.twitter.com/AinL5IlT8v
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The timing couldn’t be better. With KPop Demon Hunters racking up international hype and TWICE touring the world, Lee stressed that “the wave that began with K-pop is now spreading across K-culture.” Discussions are expected to range from global fandom to new policies that will help South Korea’s cultural power.
