The first Korean Show on Broadway, ‘KPOP’, reminds us that joy is a universal experience. ‘KPOP’ follows the journey of 2 music groups striving to become K-pop idols and debut in New York City. This show unites the audience in a shared celebration of music and storytelling. It is a story made to be enjoyed by everyone because embracing the beats of K-pop doesn't require you to know Korean. ‘KPOP’ unexpectedly closed its curtains after a short, two-week run. Its abrupt end echoes the fate of many BIPOC shows on Broadway that have ended too soon. This opens up a larger discussion about the unfair standards imposed on BIPOC representation. Asian stories deserve to be told, and ‘KPOP’ serves as a reminder of the beauty of representation on the grand stage.
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00:00 ♪ And I'm writing it in my own style ♪
00:03 ♪ Like if you like it ♪
00:04 - It's the first Korean show on Broadway.
00:07 It's us taking up space.
00:08 ♪ So lay down, teacher stand ♪
00:11 - And the way that K-pop fandoms operate
00:13 and the way that even K-pop concerts go down,
00:16 it's such a unique experience because it's so communal.
00:19 - There have been fans that have seen the show
00:23 more than 10 times who know all the dances,
00:27 all the lyrics to the song,
00:29 know even all the lines.
00:31 Everyone who comes to see the show,
00:33 it's not required of them to speak Korean at all.
00:37 (upbeat music)