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Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan

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301 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

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Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

And we're all we're all the same, you know, even though we're different in many ways.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

So it seems to be like an anthem of togetherness and harmony, I guess.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

So these lyrical musical references to both Ari Rong and Hand to Hand from the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, they're part of a message of harmony, but...

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

They're also bringing up how this band is facing similar difficulties to, you know, the 1988 Seoul Olympic musicians.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

How do you navigate both trying to appease your native fans and also have a global reach beyond?

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

I think that same question of...

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

Korean identity versus American hegemonic global pop music identity becomes apparent.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

Can you go back to the chorus, Nick?

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

It's a great hook.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

I instantly like it.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

Uh-oh.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

This is a song with a lot of collaborators.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

The lead songwriter on this track is Ryan Tedder.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

Right.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

American hitmaker with a global reach.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

He's kind of like a melody miner.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

He can just find these melodies that are kind of familiar but a little bit different.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

This song sounds like a top line by Ryan Tedder.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

I'm just going out on a limb here.

Switched on Pop
BTS is back. But K Pop is not the same.

And it reminds me so strongly of the Kings of Leon, You Somebody.