K-Pop Work Ethic & Why the Playbook Is Spreading | Hongjoong (ATEEZ) & Joel Madden

K-pop artists work hard and move fast — but so does every great artist building something real. Hongjoong breaks down what the K-pop process actually looks like from the inside: the speed, the quality, the timing, and the partnership between artist and company that evolves the longer you're in it. Joel draws the parallel to Good Charlotte's early years — working around the clock with no structure, no label, no one taking it seriously. The process was always the same. K-pop just gave it a name. For more, subscribe to Artist Friendly. 🔗 Follow Artist Friendly IG:   / artist.friendly   TikTok:   / artist.friendly   YouTube:    / @artist.friendly   Veeps: https://veeps.com/artistfriendly About Artist Friendly: On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte's Joel Madden sits down with breakthrough and legendary musicians for honest conversations about building a music career. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests share the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and creative risks that shaped their journey. Watch the full episode on Artist Friendly. #Hongjoong #ATEEZ #KPop #KPopWorkEthic #ArtistFriendly #JoelMadden #GoodCharlotte #MusicPodcast #GoldenHour #KoreanMusic #KPopIdol #MusicIndustry #KPopProcess #TikTok