"We've played pop music. We're playing "Phantom of the Opera."

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The performances of the 25 finalists were as diverse as ever with emotional ballads, mock opera, classic pop and a half-hearted attempt at some hybrid-rap.

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Mr Storrs said the four-day Summer Pops from 9 - 12 July would not be in competition with opera and Welsh pop acts at Faenol.

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They argue that in South Korea, the pop music, film and soap opera industries are backed and nurtured by the ministry of culture.

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