New BBC Series Transforms British Boy Band with K-Pop Training
'Made in Korea: The K-pop Experience' puts five UK lads through rigorous South Korean pop star boot camp.
- Dear Alice, a newly-formed British boy band, undergoes intense K-pop training in Seoul for 100 days.
- The series is a collaboration between BBC, SM Entertainment, and Moon&Back Media, featuring K-pop expert Hee Jun Yoon.
- Participants faced harsh feedback and demanding routines, highlighting the strict nature of K-pop preparation.
- Producers emphasized participant welfare, addressing past criticisms of reality TV's duty of care.
- The show aims to tap into the growing popularity of K-pop in the UK, blending British and Korean pop elements.
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