K-pop is an industry run by men. From the CEOs of the mega-corporations, to those who control the record labels, to those who control the music, to those who control the artistic direction, to those who control the talent, K-pop is largely produced by a majority of men. In such a male-dominated industry, how is it that there exists acts which tend to defy the patriarchic conventions of men? With the likes of 2NE1 and miss A, this relatively new concept of the strong, independent woman carries with it many overtones of female empowerment, but nevertheless, it’s still one which is essentially designed by men.(...)
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