K-Pop Dreaming - Moon Night

<p>We hope you enjoy this season's sample of LAist Studios’ K-Pop Dreaming!</p> <p>In this episode, we head to an American military neighborhood in Seoul in the late 1980s. Tucked in an alleyway was a little grimy club that blasted American hip-hop, the place was for African American GIs to cut loose, but it pulled in an unexpected crowd – young Koreans who would become the pioneers of modern K-pop. Itaewon was also the setting for the beginning of another story – it was the place where Vivian’s parents met and fell in love. Features Kang Won Rae, one of K-pop's legends that came out of the Moon Night scene.<br>(Originally published March 9, 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>