In a recent interview on CBC Arts' Commotion, University of Toronto professor Michelle Cho delved into the potential lifting of China's de facto ban on South Korean cultural products. This eight-year restriction, which began in 2017 amid geopolitical tensions over South Korea's deployment of an American missile defense system, has limited the reach of K-pop, K-dramas, and Korean films in China. However, with shifting dynamics in U.S.-China relations, there are signs that China may soon ease these unofficial barriers. Cho unpacked the implications of this possible policy shift, exploring what it could mean for the future of South Korean cultural exports in one of the world's largest markets. The conversation with host Rad Simonpillai offered insights into the intersection of politics, culture, and global entertainment.