BTS brings billions to South Korea

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The real economic powerhouse of Asia isn't just technology; it's perfectly synchronized boy bands. The K-pop group BTS generates billions for South Korea through tourism, merchandise, and exports, holding so much economic weight that the government debated changing military conscription laws just to keep them performing.

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