# The Dark Side of K-Pop

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:35:13+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/world/kpop-russell-brand-iran.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-dark-side-of-k-pop-c5c303/

As the popularity of the genre has surged, a dispute between a band and its label has put a spotlight on restrictive artist contracts.

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