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TikTok sees K-culture spend doubling to $143bn by 2030
The soaring popularity of so-called K-content has been amplified by social platforms, where users have voiced their appreciation of Korean drama, pop music, cuisine and cosmetics. TikTok, which initially rocketed in popularity with short clips of young …