Hip hop is huge in China. Seeing as how BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, and BTS are very hip-hop heavy, it just makes sense. SM incorporates hip hop, but doesn't prioritize it as much.
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why do big bang, bp and bts rule china instead of SM acts?
despite SM being the one who caters the most to China
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