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Chinese audiences embrace South Korean musicals over Western shows

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Chinese audiences are increasingly favoring South Korean musicals over Western productions, despite an unofficial ban on some South Korean cultural content. Musicals like "Interview" have been praised for their tight logic, well-structured plots, and engaging narratives. Cultural affinity and the ability of these musicals to maintain core storylines while allowing for actor interpretation and audience reflection contribute to their popularity in China. AI

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Chinese audiences embrace South Korean musicals over Western shows

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vanessa Cai ·

    Why are Chinese audiences going for Korean musicals rather than Western shows?

    As the lights dimmed in the Shanghai theatre, the string quartet struck up once more for the encore. Tina Zhang was fully drawn into the psychological thriller, but it was not until after the show that she found out that the musical was originally from South Korea. Zhang, 39, saw…

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