[Hallyu People] From JYP to SM... meet K-pop producer and songwriter Paul Thompson aka MZMC

K-pop is the number one sector that comes to people’s minds when asked about the Korean wave or hallyu.

In today’s “Hallyu People” segment, we meet with a person who is deeply involved in the K-pop scene and will talk about Korean pop music, its global impact and more.

Let's meet Paul Thompson, a K-pop producer and songwriter who is behind numerous hit songs by well-known K-pop artists. He's also known as MZMC, the founder and CEO of MZMC Inc. Welcome!

1-1) Please introduce yourself to ‘The Kulture Wave’ viewers.

1-2) Paul, you have been behind more than 100 K-pop songs to date. Please name us a few of them, also what kind of K-pop stars you have worked with.

2) You've been in the Korean pop music industry for over 10 years and worked with JYP and SM Entertainment. How did it all start? Tell us about your journey.

3) Speaking as an expert, what are the unique characteristics of K-pop music, in terms of melody, rhythm or lyrics? (Could you also share with us your process in making songs?)

4) What sets K-pop apart from other music? Why is K-pop so popular around the world?

5) Your label MZMC Inc. is also involved in creating new K-pop groups. Tell us more about it.

6) There also exist so-called “localized” K-pop groups like NiziU and Katseye. What do you think about the adoption of Korean idol training methods overseas?

7) Where do you see the K-pop business in ten years from now?