'Iam not a confident person," that is the phrase musician and singer Zhou Shen has repeated most often in past interviews.

K-pop fans in China are paying ... to the dream life of their favourite stars. Idol experience studios have sprung up in first and second tier Chinese cities in recent months.

The 28-year-old is at Chen Go, a K-pop-inspired “idol experience centre”, where customers get a chance to live like their favourite stars, if only for a day. Opened in 2024 by entrepreneur ...

BEIJING: K-pop fans in China are paying ... to the dream life of their favourite stars. Idol experience studios have sprung up in first and second tier Chinese cities in recent months.

K-pop’s global expansion has long relied on a diverse mix of members, but the industry is now seeing a shift in recruitment trends. Where Chinese members were once considered essential for ...