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February 28, 2021 β€’ 35 mins

Can Black people be K-pop idols? In this episode, we continue discussing what it would take for there to be a mega-successful Black K-pop idol and whether or not Black K-pop idols should exist in the industry. This is episode is part two of this discussion, part one of this episode dropped late 2020 – check it out! πŸ’•

Thousand thanks to this episode's guest co-host, Rakiyah! Rakiyah is an Aerospace Engineer, CEO of her own cosmetics line, Rue Gloss, and a singer-songwriter. Her OG fans came to know her through her YouTube channel where she went by Raki Wright. Now makes music that is heard in over 80 countries and is described as alternative, smooth and soulful R&B. Did we mention she sometimes sings in Korean?

Learn more about the Black into K-pop Coalition (bit.ly/3jqy6LS) ~ We did a Goodpods App takeover on February 10th, 2021! Check out our coalition's club on there. As for the $100 Amazon gift card, leave a review on any of the coalition member's podcasts on Podchaser (linktr.ee/bikco)!

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