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Audio: Nathan Kousol, K-pop star from Arkansas, tells his story

Nathan Kousol is a member of the new group 1Verse, which also includes two defectors from North Korea, a Chinese-American from California, and a Japanese national.

Billy Ball

14 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

Nathan Kousol (far left), who grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas, told his story of becoming a K-pop star in the new group 1Verse. (Photo via Singing Beetle)

Recently, I talked to Nathan Kousol, an emerging K-pop star who grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Kousol is a member of the new group 1Verse, which also includes two defectors from North Korea, a Chinese-American from California, and a Japanese national. Click below to hear Kousol's incredible story.

Audio: Nathan Kousol, K-pop star from Arkansas

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