BBC 100 Women

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6 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired November 26, 2022

Overview

High-profile women from the spheres of entertainment, sport, business and politics speak to BBC presenters about their work, life and ambitions

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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?