BBC 100 Women
tv show

6 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired November 26, 2022
Genres:
Overview
High-profile women from the spheres of entertainment, sport, business and politics speak to BBC presenters about their work, life and ambitions

The Rise of the Virtual K-pop Princess
Season 1 - Episode 4 - 0h 23m
Air Date
December 07, 2022
Overview
With the rise of K-pop music globally, there has also been a growing phenomenon of hyper-realistic avatars in girl bands. BBC 100 Women takes a look at the impact of these flawless fantasy K-pop artists - who are available online 24/7, constantly re-invent themselves and are immune to bullying and internet trolling - on their fans, their bandmates, and the real women behind the virtual stars. What are the repercussions of this new digital trend, idolising singers who are all presented as perfect, slim, ageless?