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After Psy, S. Korea dreams of conquering music world

Thanks to Psy's "Gangnam Style" smash hit, the South Korean music industry's long-held dream to make it big in Europe and the USA with its K-pop boy bands has taken a giant leap forward.

South Korean singer/rapper Psy dances on the red carpet upon arrival at the Palais des Festivals on January 26, 2013 in Cannes. Thanks to Psy's "Gangnam Style" smash hit, the South Korean music industry's long-held dream to make it big in Europe and the USA with its K-pop boy bands has taken a giant leap forward.

But Psy's international success looks unlikely to have a big knock-on effect in other Asian countries, experts said at the MIDEM music industry gathering in Cannes.

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  • Discussion 1 : 28 Jan 2013 at 13.201

    Psy's 15 minutes of fame are just about over as he only had 1 silly dance and nothing else but.....S.Korea's K-POP boy/girl groups with their great dance moves, already recognized globally will, very soon,change everyone's music listening/viewing habits.

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