‘People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS’: the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate ‘idol’ pop
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-04-03 02:23 UTC+10:00
Section: Pop and rock
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Since the regime quashed China’s version of the K-pop industry in 2021, an underground ‘alt-idol’ culture has emerged, championing freedom and experimentation
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