<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>K-Pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines?</p><p><br></p><p><em>K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon </em>takes you on a journey to explore one of the biggest pop cultural phenomenona in recent history, drawing from stories and interviews from some of the biggest names in the K-Pop industry including: </p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Henry Lau, </strong> international popstar, actor and K-Pop veteran</li><li><strong>Hyuk Shin, </strong>multi-platinum record producer behind the hits of stars like EXO, DEAN, and Girls' Generation</li><li><strong>Peter Chun</strong>, former YG Entertainment Director who spearheaded US collaborations for BIGBANG, 2NE1, and Epik High</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus a BTS co-songwriter, academic scholars and more. <em>K-POP: The Odyssey</em> is split into eight parts, with each exploring a facet of the K-Pop phenomenon. Whether you are interested in the idol system, music, business, technology, or fandom, this book will serve as your guide. Are you in?</p>