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Why K-pop idols often share tiny dorms

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Behind the glamorous makeup and perfectly synchronized dancing lies the grim reality of incredibly cramped communal living. Management agencies routinely force highly successful groups to share single bedrooms and bathrooms to build camaraderie and maintain strict control. It is essentially a luxurious prison disguised as a superstar lifestyle.

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