If China never banned kpop and allowed kpop groups to tour there

would it have been an equally important market as Japan for kpop groups?

No because groups actually reach the gp in japan

Yes

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No because groups actually reach the gp in japan

And in China they don't?

China has a population of 1.402 billion. Chinese sales accounted for over 500,000 Blackpink's last comeback. For Lisa's birthday her fansite had a school built in her name. There is so much wealth to be gained from China even if the music doesn't reach general public.

yes more in fact.

no. it’s not even in the top 3 music market for a reason