K-Pop Dreaming - KCON

<p>Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon.</p> <p>There’s no better place to experience K-Pop fandom in all of its passion and glory than KCON. In the span of a decade, the annual fan convention has grown to a nationwide event drawing hundreds of thousands of fans. And just like many things K-Pop-related in the US – the extravaganza started right here in Southern California. Vivian and her childhood friends visit KCON held in downtown Los Angeles to witness the impact of the music firsthand.<br>(Originally published March 30, 2023)</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</a><br><br>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>