(CNN) Can Korean pop music still be considered Korean if it no longer features any Koreans? According to EXP Edition -- the first K-pop group to be made up entirely of non-Koreans -- the answer is yes. But, for many in the K-pop fan community, perfect complexions and polished dance moves are not enough. A K-pop fan since her youth, Kim's primary criteria when selecting members of the group was talent. As a fellow K-pop fan, Kuroda was also eager to explore the genre's racial dynamics.

Source: CNN June 13, 2017 01:30 UTC