Category: K-Pop/J-Pop
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J-Pop and Japan’s Pitfalls (feat. Johnny & Associates)
The BBC made a documentary this spring discussing the famous J-Pop talent agency, Johnny & Associates. This agency has constantly produced top chart idols under its label since the 1970s. Just beneath what Japanese media reports, however, there is a more sinister side to this company. The agency monopolized the boy band market and media.…