Why is Korean pop music so popular?

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Korean hip hop band Epik High have had huge success in Asia and around the world, beating Kanye West and Jay-Z in the US hip hop charts and last week won Asia's Golden Disk Award for hip hop.

Their lead singer Tablo spoke to the BBC's Rico Hizon about why Korean pop is so popular at the moment and how controversies affect his music.

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