K-Pop's Most Important Idol Wasn't Korean

BTS made K-pop history with Dynamite. What most people do not realize is that the song that helped break K-pop into the Western mainstream was also a massive tribute to Michael Jackson. In this video, we explore how Michael Jackson's influence became embedded in K pop's DNA. Watch until the end and let me know what you think in the comments. Does K-pop do enough to acknowledge where its performance culture comes from? Was Michael Jackson the blueprint for modern K pop? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more deep dives.