Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

"North Korea is a place where the whole system is set up so that there can only be one celebrity, one idol - Kim Jong Un."

— Hannah Oh , Activist

"Every time I come to a BTS concert, I realise how happy I am that I can like and support someone of my own free will."

— Lee Yeon-su , Activist

"I didn't understand the lyrics, but the melody was so good, it made you feel excited. Everyone followed along."

— Kang Gyu-ri , Activist