“Industry Plants" (How to Stan, Ep. 34)

Episode 34 of the 17 Carat K-Pop podcast, hosted by Hope Jacobson, titled "“Industry Plants" (How to Stan, Ep. 34)" was published on August 8, 2021 and runs 36 minutes.

August 8, 2021 ·36m · 17 Carat K-Pop

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Summary

When an artist becomes massively popular all of a sudden, it’s not uncommon for rumors of being an “industry plant” to follow. But what does that term actually mean? Is there ever any truth to accusations that artists’ underdog origin stories are entirely fabricated? Why have the artists who have been accused of being “plants” been targeted with the accusation? This episode seeks to answer these questions, using both historical context and recent examples of artists having to respond to claims of being “industry plants.”

Episode Description

When an artist becomes massively popular all of a sudden, it’s not uncommon for rumors of being an “industry plant” to follow. But what does that term actually mean? Is there ever any truth to accusations that artists’ underdog origin stories are entirely fabricated? Why have the artists who have been accused of being “plants” been targeted with the accusation? This episode seeks to answer these questions, using both historical context and recent examples of artists having to respond to claims of being “industry plants.”

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