ShortHand: Burning Sun - K-Pop’s Sex Scandal

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In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the Burning Sun scandal - where K-Pop’s golden boys ditched their squeaky-clean halos for devilish deeds, and sent their wholesome reputations up in smoke. Behind the angelic smiles and polished routines, join us as we expose the dark, gritty underbelly of South Korea’s entertainment industry.

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