K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert



News K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert Claims by singer Ailee speak to spread of South Korean content despite DPRK laws against its consumption, expert says Joe Smith October 17, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ailee during her interview with the Psick Univ YouTube channel in early October \| Image: Screenshot from Psic Univ YouTube channel North Koreans secretly told K-pop star Ailee that they were fans of her music during a 2018 performance in Pyongyang, the singer has revealed, despite the DPRK’s strict laws on the consumption of South Korean media. The Korean American singer was one of several K-pop artists who traveled with former President Moon Jae-in’s delegation for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Sept. 2018, reportedly performing during a dinner banquet on the first day. North Koreans secretly told K-pop star Ailee that they were fans of her music during a 2018 performance in Pyongyang, the singer has revealed, despite the DPRK’s strict laws on the consumption of South Korean media. The Korean American singer was one of several K-pop artists who traveled with former President Moon Jae-in’s delegation for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Sept. 2018, reportedly performing during a dinner banquet on the first day. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert

Claims by singer Ailee speak to spread of South Korean content despite DPRK laws against its consumption, expert says

Joe Smith October 17, 2023

K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert

Ailee during her interview with the Psick Univ YouTube channel in early October | Image: Screenshot from Psic Univ YouTube channel

North Koreans secretly told K-pop star Ailee that they were fans of her music during a 2018 performance in Pyongyang, the singer has revealed, despite the DPRK’s strict laws on the consumption of South Korean media.

The Korean American singer was one of several K-pop artists who traveled with former President Moon Jae-in’s delegation for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Sept. 2018, reportedly performing during a dinner banquet on the first day.

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