Korean pop wannabes seek perfect dance steps, noses

Popis South Korea's biggest musicalexport, typified by sugary looks, slick choreography and catchy tunes, CBC's Catherine Mercier reports.

K-pop is popular throughout most of Asia and leads many teens to rehearse dance moves, for perfectsynchronization, and to consider plastic surgery, for a perfect face.

Despite the notable exception of Gangnam Style singerPSY, Koreans need to be thin and beautiful if they hope to make it, those in the business say.

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