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No BTS? K-Pop goes back to basics to find new stars

Talent agencies rely on pipelines that tap into online communities

Jin is the first member of the supergroup to report for his mandatory military service.   © Reuters
KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer | South Korea

SEOUL -- K-pop's search for the fresh talent needed to sustain its growth has taken on added urgency with the enlistment of a BTS member in the South Korean military.

Hybe, the company responsible for the supergroup BTS and other popular artists, has built a model for K-pop's global success by connecting with fans online.

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