K-Pop Dreaming - Ep Trot

<p>We hope you enjoy this season's sample of LAist Studios’ K-Pop Dreaming!</p> <p>Vivian begins her exploration of K-Pop's history with a genre of Korean music called Trot that emerged during the Japanese colonization of Korea. Trot holds up a mirror to Korea’s history and gives rise to an enigmatic quality that, some say, informs K-pop. Vivian’s guide for this episode: her grandmother. Also features 2023 Korean Music Awards nominee and K-pop artist, 250.<br>(Originally published March 2, 2023)</p> <p> </p> <p>Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join">LAist.com/join</a></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at<a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming"> BetterHelp.com/Dreaming<br><br></a>This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit<a href="http://kia.com/"> kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires.<br><br>This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.</p> <p> </p>