When British band Massive Attack covered Seo Taiji and Boys’ “Regret of the Times” during their set at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, it was clearly meant to provoke. Their social media posts and onstage performance made the message evidently clear: K-pop, which once stood as a form of resistance against state censorship, has now become subjugated to capitalism and mass commodification. The possibility of it being a mere fan service for their Korean audience can be dismissed, with the band delivering the same message during its performances in Japan and Sweden. It was crystal clear that their intent was to raise questions about K-pop, which has become globally influential. Some took issue with the band including a footage of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising during its “Regret of the Times” performance, complaining that it amounted to a “political message.” The resulting controversy feels almost reminiscent of the censorship battle Seo Taiji and Boys faced when Korea's Public Performance Ethics Committee objected to the song's lyrics 30 years ago. More importantly, it entir