#Idol Industry
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A $4,500 Fine for Dating? Inside the J-Pop Idol Dating Ban Lawsuit
A Tokyo court upheld a dating ban in a J-Pop idol dating ban lawsuit, ordering the artist to pay 650,000 yen in damages. Read how the court prioritized 'idol image' over personal autonomy.
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NCT WISH's MMA Absence: A Micro-Fracture in K-Pop's High-Stakes Growth Engine
One member's sick day is more than a fan update. It's a signal of operational risk in K-Pop's high-intensity business model. PRISM analyzes the impact.
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SHINee's Minho and the Death of the 'Mysterious Idol': A Post-Mortem on K-Pop's Old Playbook
SHINee's Minho reveals the flaw in K-Pop's old 'mystique' strategy, signaling a permanent industry shift from manufactured perfection to the authenticity economy.