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Global stars: The fictional girl group Huntr/x, pictured above, perform Golden in an animated musical fantasy film. Glossary
Netflix - A television and film streaming service. People pay each month to watch programmes on Netflix.
South Korean - From South Korea, an East Asian country with a population of more than 50 million. It is an ally of the USA.
K-pop - Short for Korean pop. Pop music originating from South Korea.
Experts - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Culture - The ideas, customs and behaviours of a certain group of people.
Economy - The way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living.