Seok
Seok, another North Korean defector, grew up in a relatively affluent family near the border, allowing him to experience K-pop and South Korean culture through illegal channels. After defecting to South Korea at 19, he has transformed into a K-pop idol, demonstrating confidence and ambition that led him to join the boy band 1Verse. Seok is motivated to inspire others with his music and is excited about the opportunity to connect with diverse cultures within his group.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 7.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 209,562 | $21,000,000 | 13,295$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,323 | $403,000 | 321$ |
| Totals | 3 | 336,423,892 | 213,885 | $21,403,000 | 13,616$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Hyuk and Seok fled North Korea separately as teenagers and are now making their debut as members of the boy band 1VERSE.
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United States:
Seok fled North Korea separately as a teenager and is now making his debut as a member of the boy band 1VERSE.
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Norway:
Seok fled North Korea with his father and grandmother at the age of 20.
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Hong Kong:
Seok, who also grew up in North Korea, defected at 19 and aims to touch others with his singing as part of K-pop.
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Taiwan:
Seok also grew up in the North but was raised in a relatively affluent family.
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Pakistan:
Seok also grew up in the North and eventually defected to the South.
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