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DESCRIPTION:
Renowned for their remarkably active, passionate, and omnipresent fanbase, K-pop artists enjoy unparalleled exposure and engagement on the global stage. From sold-out world tours to staggering album sales, K-pop is making its mark. 

Behind the Scenes of K-pop is an exciting, all-day symposium featuring insiders and experts who will foster conversations about the art, culture, business, and future of the international music sensation.

Touching on songwriting, marketing, journalism, and everything K-pop, speakers will include:

> David Amber, music producer and songwriter for TWICE, AOA, NCT, and WENGIE
> Joen Choe, senior vice president of marketing and partnerships at CJ ENM America
> P. Claire Dodson, senior culture editor at Teen Vogue
> Justin Hahn, chief creative officer and international officer at 153/Joombas Music Group
> Daniel Hong, COO of JYP USA and entertainment manager spearheading VCHA
> Jae-Ha Kim, columnist at the Chicago Tribune
> Soy Kim, head of music and podcasts content strategy at YouTube in North America
> Marissa Putney, vice president of global artist and label services at The Orchard 
> Charlotte Wilson, songwriter for ITZY, ENHYPEN, and NMIXX

Additional speakers will be announced. Check back for more information.
 

Produced by David Amber
 

Composed by Charlotte Wilson

Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by Hye Jin Lee (Communications) in collaboration with the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and the USC Thornton School of Music. Co-sponsored by the Korea Foundation and Asian Pacific American Student Services.

Photo courtesy of KCON.