China's Underground 'Alt-Idol' Scene Emerges Post-K-Pop Crackdown

Since the Chinese government's crackdown on idol culture in 2021, a new underground 'alt-idol' scene has emerged, promoting freedom and experimentation in pop music. This shift follows the previous popularity of Korean-style idol training shows, which were banned due to concerns over 'toxic' fandom and geopolitical tensions with South Korea.

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