THE BAND

Nancy Wu's stellar performance dramatizes the highs and lows of Korean pop music. She captures the excitement of being a global superstar and the intense personal struggles of singers who are climbing the charts. When K-pop lead singer Sang Duri draws public ire for his lyrics, events are set in motion that threaten to shake the entire South Korean music industry. With her impeccable pacing and emotional resonance, Wu transforms this hilarious and insightful story into an unforgettable audio experience. Her narration shifts seamlessly between moments of triumph and vulnerability and from Sang's complicated attempts to try to hide from the public to a producer's guilt over past decisions. This is a unique story covering a contemporary music scene. M.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]