Episode 4: The 1990s with S.M.A.P., H.O.T., and Seo Taiji

Written By Filmi Girl

Episode 4 covers the 1990s in Korea. The rise of Lee Soo Man and his SM Entertainment; Seo Taiji and Boys, the origins of the "Kpop sound", and H.O.T. the first Kpop idol group.

Episode 4 picks up the roots of K-Pop in the 1990s while still following the next chapter of the story in Japan with SMAP.

The songs played are:

1. "We Are the Future" by H.O.T.

2. "Bitulgorinun sesang" by Hyun Jin Young

3. "Turn up the Radio" by Sinawe

4. "Nan Arrayo" by Seo Taiji and Boys

5. "Can't Stop!! Loving!" by SMAP

6. "Aoi Inazuma" by SMAP

7. "Cheon sang yu ae" by Roo'Ra/"Omatsuri Ninja" by Ninja

8. "Warrior's Descendant" by H.O.T.

9. "A+" by Sechs kies

10. "A Better Day" by JTL

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Filmi Girl

I’ve been a fan of Asian pop culture for over 20 years and want to help bridge the gap between East and West. There is a lot of informal (and formal) gatekeeping that goes on and I’d like to help new fans break through the gates.

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