‘It’s gaining momentum’: Russian teens dance to K-pop, enjoy anime amid Asian culture boom | South China Morning Post

Young Russians are increasingly turning to countries like South Korea and Japan as sources of pop entertainment, amid economic sanctions that have limited their access to Western cultural products. For many, it is the all-roundedness of K-pop idols and the sense of community that appeal to them.

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