K-pop’s global dominance isn’t just about chart-topping beats —it’s also facing heat for a *massive* plastic waste problem. Fans worldwide collect albums for glossy photo cards of their favorite idols , but critics say this trend is creating mountains of unused CDs in South Korea.
Here’s the tea : Each CD includes randomized member photos, pushing fans to buy multiple copies to ‘collect’ their bias. Kim Na-yeon from activist group Kpop4planet calls it ‘a climate crisis wrapped in glitter.’
This debate comes as South Korea hosts UN talks on a global plastic treaty next week. Activists plan protests this weekend, urging agencies to swap plastic for digital alternatives. Will your next BTS album be eco-friendly? The industry’s watching.
—it’s also facing heat for a *massive* plastic waste problem. Fans worldwide collect albums for glossy photo cards of their favorite idols 
, but critics say this trend is creating mountains of unused CDs in South Korea. 
: Each CD includes randomized member photos, pushing fans to buy multiple copies to ‘collect’ their bias. Kim Na-yeon from activist group Kpop4planet calls it ‘a climate crisis wrapped in glitter.’ 
Will your next BTS album be eco-friendly? The industry’s watching. 
Global Plastics Treaty Talks Hit Snag as Deadline Looms
