Music Genre [K-POP\
what's K-POP ?
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of Pop, dance, electro pop, hip hop, rock, R&B and electronic music originating in South Korea.
Mainstream Popularity
Mainstream throughout Asia. Expanding popularity to middle east and to the western world
It is popular among teens and adults all around the world
It is popular among teens and adults all around the world
History Of K-POP
1920s-1950s: Birth of Trot and Introduction of Western Music.
1990s: Diversification
We also can say that the start of k-pop is from 1990’s
The debut of Seo Tai-ji & Boys in 1992 was a turning point for popular music in South Korea, incorporating elements of rap rock and techno. Hip hop duos such as Deux were also popular in the early 1990s.
1990s: Diversification
We also can say that the start of k-pop is from 1990’s
The debut of Seo Tai-ji & Boys in 1992 was a turning point for popular music in South Korea, incorporating elements of rap rock and techno. Hip hop duos such as Deux were also popular in the early 1990s.
Popularity in Asia and Globalization
Many k-pop groups target overseas Music Market. (U.S, London, Japan, China, Taiwan)
K-pop artists are increasingly working with talent outside of Korea. In the United States, Korean artists are touring with groups such as the Jonas Brothers and collaborating with well-known producers including Kanye West.
K-pop artists are increasingly working with talent outside of Korea. In the United States, Korean artists are touring with groups such as the Jonas Brothers and collaborating with well-known producers including Kanye West.
Artist
To debut as a member of k-pop group you have pass the audition which is provided by many entertainments. An artist also must train 3-7 years before debuting.
Each artist must have their own characteristic in their group.
K-pop artist are usually 15-32 years old.
Music Style
k-pop is usually electric pops.and Every song has catchy tune with English sprinkled (usually in chorus and title)
K-pop song also have addictive melody and repetition of words which is easy to sing-a-long.
K-pop song also have addictive melody and repetition of words which is easy to sing-a-long.
Why is K-POP popular ?
The reason why k-pop is famous is because it has it’s own characteristic.K-pop is also famous because of artist which have good Asian looking, with Asian perfect body shape and also the style of the artist.
It is also famous because of it’s dance which is easy to follow.
It is also famous because of it’s dance which is easy to follow.
Characteristic of K-pop Groups
# Usually it boy group and girl group containing 4-10 members.
# K-pop singers sing while they dance.
# Every group has minimal one rapper.
# They usually have the same dance for every members in group.
# Each of the group has a leader.
# K-pop singers sing while they dance.
# Every group has minimal one rapper.
# They usually have the same dance for every members in group.
# Each of the group has a leader.
Characteristic of K-pop Boy Group
K-pop boy group usually have cute faces and handsome faces.
There is always main vocal and rapper in each group.
Most groups are considered hip hop and R&B. Younger groups and those in early debut stages tend to lean more towards pop to reach their core fan-base (teen girls).
Unlike female KPOP groups, males in KPOP are encouraged to show off their skin and show their abs on television shows, MVs, and modeling ads. Their abs are even referred to as “chocolate abs” in the KPOP world.
It is not unusual for male KPOP idols and bands to wear eyeliner and other forms of makeup while performing.
There is always main vocal and rapper in each group.
Most groups are considered hip hop and R&B. Younger groups and those in early debut stages tend to lean more towards pop to reach their core fan-base (teen girls).
Unlike female KPOP groups, males in KPOP are encouraged to show off their skin and show their abs on television shows, MVs, and modeling ads. Their abs are even referred to as “chocolate abs” in the KPOP world.
It is not unusual for male KPOP idols and bands to wear eyeliner and other forms of makeup while performing.
Characteristic of K-pop Girl Group
Usually “cuteness” before “hardness”.
There is always a designated leader
Outfits are usually highly color/style coordinated
Most girl groups are highly regarded not only for their music and performance, but their style and body shape.
Most girl groups, like almost all KPOP stars, are discouraged from dating. If a KPOP star is rumored to be seeing someone, it will becomes
Biography
Group name: Seo taiji & Boys
Members:Seo taiji, Lee Ju-no and Yang Hyeon-seok.
- •A group called seo taiJi & boys was formed in 1991 with a album called” I know” which was a huge hit.
•Went to new york and hit a huge hit in it’s album again.
•1998 one of the member (yang hyeon-ssok) left seo taiji& boys.
Members:Seo taiji, Lee Ju-no and Yang Hyeon-seok.
- •A group called seo taiJi & boys was formed in 1991 with a album called” I know” which was a huge hit.
•Went to new york and hit a huge hit in it’s album again.
•1998 one of the member (yang hyeon-ssok) left seo taiji& boys.
BOA
•Name: Kwon Boa
-Korean name: 권보아
-DOB: November 5, 1986
-Birthplace: Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
-Height: 162cm
Boa is QUEEN of K-POP
•BoA was discovered when she was 11 years old while accompanying her brother to an audition at SM Entertainment. Her brother didn’t make it, but BoA caught the eye of the talent scout instead and was signed by the company soon after.
•BoA was trained for two-years then she debuted in Korea.
•BoA’s album listen to my heart entered Japanese orican chart. She was the first korean to enter Oricon Chart.She also debuted in Japan
•After that, she release NO.1 and it was a huge hit.
•May 2008 she debuted in America.
•Nowadays, she’s respected by many k-pop singers.
-Korean name: 권보아
-DOB: November 5, 1986
-Birthplace: Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
-Height: 162cm
Boa is QUEEN of K-POP
•BoA was discovered when she was 11 years old while accompanying her brother to an audition at SM Entertainment. Her brother didn’t make it, but BoA caught the eye of the talent scout instead and was signed by the company soon after.
•BoA was trained for two-years then she debuted in Korea.
•BoA’s album listen to my heart entered Japanese orican chart. She was the first korean to enter Oricon Chart.She also debuted in Japan
•After that, she release NO.1 and it was a huge hit.
•May 2008 she debuted in America.
•Nowadays, she’s respected by many k-pop singers.