*Unnie and Oppa are a way to address a girl and a guy in Korean.
“K-POP”, “k-pop”, “K-pop” - I began to hear more and more often from people I know, to see comments in in social networks and see various posts and images. “Kay-po-o-op”, yes “Kay-pop”, but what is it?I climbed websites, read a lot of literature, talked to people from this field and was stunned. It turns out that this is a whole subculture that is gaining popularity around the world. A WHOLE SUB-CULTURE! And I didn’t even know.
K-POP, or Korean Wave, or Hallyu is a subculture consisting of fans of South Korean musical groups. If one of your friends puts a picture of some cute, cute Korean resident on their profile photo, and the corresponding slang appears on the wall, then you know that this is it. These are the most “yummy” adored celebrities that fans call "oljan", which means models with big eyes, small noses and lips. Such a doll-like appearance is achieved thanks to plastic surgery, makeup and photoshop. In general, K-pop (keɪ pɔp/, an abbreviation for English Korean pop) - musical genre, which arose in South Korea and incorporating elements of Western electropop, hip-hop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues.
In the journal " Rolling Stone" it was said that " K-pop is a "mixture of trendy Western music and high-energy Japanese pop" and "hunts listeners' heads with repetitive hooks, sometimes English language"; K-pop “treads the line of mixing styles, combining both singing and rapping and placing a special emphasis on action and powerful visuals».
In Korea, the term K-pop refers to almost any genre of Korean pop music. In other countries, “K-pop” refers exclusively to music performed by so-called idols, similar in concept to Japanese idols, performed in a mixture of the above genres. Also, this concept outside the country includes modern South Korean fashion and style.
One of distinctive features In Korean groups, you can read the number of participants within one project (about 12-15 people). As a rule, they all live together in the same house and spend all their time in each other’s company. Some members prepare from childhood for their role as a “music idol.” To enjoy success, Korean performers need to train a lot, because in their creativity big bet is done on a visual basis.
Despite the large number of participants, the group performs all choreographic movements with amazing precision and synchronization. Another feature of K-pop performers is their constant interactive way of communicating with their fans. Performers maintain their own forums, create their own pages on social networks and channels on YouTube. It is largely due to this that the popularity of Korean groups has grown so much.
Capepers
So, after knowing all this, I still couldn't understand how K-pop owes such popularity. This is why I met (even if not in real life, but on the Internet) with a representative of this subculture and asked her a couple of questions. Terry (that's what she called herself) described herself this way.
"I'm not that active person, but I really like going to various festivals created by K-pop fans. These are different dance parties, gatherings and just weekly meetings of K-pop culture lovers. Many of my friends arrange cover dance team. They change into clothes that are similar in style to the style of a particular group they are dancing with, stage dances, and also dance crossovers different groups, perform with this and win in various competitions.
They also speak at various city events as activists. They gather for meetings in the youth palace, where we listen to music and dance unprofessionally for the soul We discuss news from the world of K-pop.
I’m not one of those fans who want children from idols, but personally, Korean music really lifts my spirits, I want to dance, smile, jump to it, it charges me with positivity.” One of my favorite groups is BTS (note: BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단, also known as Bangtan Boys) is a Korean hip-hop group formed in 2013 by Big Hit Entertainment).
I love them for their bright, fiery videos, funny songs, high level choreography. Their group, in fact, is divided into guys who dance, rap, and sing well. And many of them cannot do what others can. But for group dances they train a lot.
There are various video projects where they participate for fun and to show their abilities to the audience. Just recently I watched a funny video, where they switched parts and the guy who raps tried to sing. They are not afraid to show theirs weak sides. In various humorous shows, they come up with poems/compose songs and raps on the fly, trying to repeat their speed dances and the dances of others, including girl groups. Cheerful guys, in general, very open.”
After this answer, I came to the conclusion that, apparently, K-pop just had to hook me. And I can’t help but insert the answer of another very interesting girl.
Sania
“K-POP is something like my hobby. I'm following the news. I sometimes save photos biases(note: favorite boy band members), I watch various shows, videos, reactions, sometimes dramas (note: Japanese television series. On Japanese television channels they are one of the highest rated programs. Despite the name, dramas are released in various genres- comedy, detective stories, horror, etc.) . I vote for biases on various sites and battles.
Many people think that K-pop is not very widespread in Russia, and, in general, in the world, but this is not so, there are a lot of fans. Sometimes groups come to Russia, mainly to Moscow. In addition to Moscow fans, fans from other cities also come. Tickets sometimes sell out in minutes, which means there are a lot of fans. Many fans buy albums, stuff stuff, etc. Fans provide friendly support to people from different countries with the same interests. Many people, including me, look up to some of the members as role models.”
K-pop fan profile
Then I compiled a tiny questionnaire with simple questions, and asked K-pop fans to respond as well. I would like to thank the same Terry for her help in finding interested people and very unusual interlocutors.
1. Favorite artists (groups, songs, videos, whatever)
2. How do they catch you?
3. How do you show your interest in K-pop?
4. Who are you in everyday life?
5. K-pop for you is...
6. Do you participate in any festivals? If yes, then tell us about them.
Alexey Verner
1. Nu’est, BTS, Got7, Big Bang, EXO, Block B.
2. Very cool voices and appearance. I like that the songs combine English and Korean.
3. I listen to a lot of songs, watch videos, look for information about groups and their members.
4. Man, no?
5. Sweet for the ears.
6. It hasn’t happened yet, but that’s it for now.
불
1. Wonder girls, 4minute, Mamamoo, Exid, Dlackpink, Red velvet, k.a.r.d, cl, taeyeon.
2. I like the songs. As soon as I hear it, my ass immediately begins to twitch.
3. A strange question, to be honest.
4. I run a special public page.
5. An ordinary schoolboy.
6. And “Who Knows.”
Aldyn-Ay
1. Big Bang, 2ne1, Super Junior, SNSD, BTS.
2. Big Bang opened the world of k-pop to me, it was the 2009 video “Lollipop”, which hooked me with its brightness and the catchy chorus “” lali lali dad”
2NE1 - they are cool, they have their own style, incomparable CL.
Super Junior is the original 13 charismatic and dancing idols, I love them very much for their songs and amazing choreography.
SNSD - they are all very beautiful, they are nice to look at, I like their choreography.
BTS are like a big and elegant candle on the K-pop cake.
3. Now I’m trying to keep track of new products, I’m subscribed to the groups’ YouTube channels. IN school years I was kind of crazy, I was learning the language, I wanted to delve deeper into Korean culture.
4. Student.
5. This is a movement that unites and brings people together.
6. No, I don’t participate.
Ember
1. Bts, block b, got7, 2rbina 2rista, iamx.
2. K-pop dances and idols, turbine with positivity, and iamx with relaxation.
3. Dancing, clothes and walls hung with idols in the room.
4. Special chan.
5. Movement and admiration.
6. I am participating. As a cosplayer and now as a dancer. There were a lot of impressions from the debut, considering that my team won the title of 3rd degree laureate, including me.
1. Favorites... this is difficult because I often listen to just selections. Well, most often in my playlist there are “ imagine Dragons"", "bts", "arctic monkeys", "coldplay", "exo", "bap", etc:d
2. In principle, I love music - sometimes the sound is awesome, and sometimes the text is awesome.
3. Memes and checking for updates on YouTube.
4. I’m finishing 11th grade, I have close friends... I don’t even know. How can I answer?
5. A special genre of music.
6. I rarely go to festivals, but I often go to K-pop parties.
1. Groups: V.A.R, BlockB, BigBang, 2ne1. The songs are difficult, there are many of them 😀 . Clips: B.A.P - power\young,wild & free; BTS - Young Forever; BigBang - tonight
2. I don’t even know, everyone? In some places I like the concept of the group, in others the participants themselves, their character, behavior, etc. I only listen to someone’s songs, without knowing anything about the group. Everything catches on.
3. Well, there’s only one concert here on May 9th, so I’m going there.
4. Student.
5. Music, beloved and dear.
Catherine
1. B this moment there is no favorite.
2. Usually the song has a catchy motive, a solo on some instruments (violin, flute, trumpet, not guitar xd).
3. I listen to songs, watch videos. Occasionally I attend parties dedicated to this topic.
4. Man.
5. Music and videos with handsome guys.
6. Every year I participate in the local anime festival Animia.
It turns out that people are simply rushing. Funny music With beautiful picture– that’s the whole secret or what? Perhaps I’m tired, perhaps I’m getting old, but I didn’t get caught up in it or get caught up in it. But, to each his own, right? And for some, this is what K-pop is all about.
Korea. Dictionary K-ror
When you encounter a Hallyu Wave, you ask yourself: " What is K-pop? Who are K-poppers?"We will try to systematize some concepts that relate Hallyu waves. So, in short, K-poppers are those who listen to Korean music, Korean groups, those who are simply interested in Korean pop music, the so-called Hallyu wave. Or more literary language: K-pop is an abbreviation of the English phrase Korean pop, the name of a musical genre that appeared in South Korea, which incorporated elements of Western electropop, hip-hop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues. Appearing initially as a musical genre, K-pop has grown into a large-scale musical subculture with millions of fans among young people around the world.
Well, a capper is a follower of this style of music. One example of K-Pop idols is South Korean singer PSY, and his song "Gangnam Style" became a worldwide hit. We propose to work together to create a complete (to the extent possible) K-Pop dictionary.
Below is a brief glossary for now:
1. All-kill
Definition: When a K-pop song hits number one on all music charts at the same time (ichart). Perfect All-kill, when a song maintains All-kill status for several days.
Usage in speech: "Miss A achieved "All-kill" status with their comeback single".
2. Idol
Definition: Media person (singer/band member, actor, fashion model, etc.) with an attractive image. Idols are a separate category stars and should be a bright, pure ideal and an unattainable object of love for frantic fans. I just want to repeat the phrase: " For fans, idols are like stars that shine in the sky and cannot be reached by ordinary mortals." (c) MonStar /. Idols are prohibited from dating the opposite sex, which is almost universally clearly stipulated in their contracts. Therefore, “boyfriend scandals” are not uncommon - the publication in the press of revealing materials about the romantic relationships of an idol. Rumors are usually not officially confirmed, so as not to cause damage ideal image of idols, but the scandal may be followed by an unexpected departure from the stage.
3. Idols 4D (idol 4D)
Definition: Performers who don't act like idols should. They are stranger, more eccentric, and seem to live in their own dimension. What they will do next is a mystery not only to those around them, but also to themselves! A striking example of a 4D personality are: Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Jae Joong, Jang Hyun Seung.
Usage in speech: "Jae Joon is always hovering somewhere, you never know where he is now when he’s standing next to you!"
4. Akge fans
Definition: Fans of individual members, not the entire group as a whole, that is, these are people who support only one person from the whole group.
Usage in speech: "Eric is the best of all Shinhwa members".
5. Bias or Ichiban (in Japanese)
Definition: Your favorite idol or celebrity. Favorites can be from different groups, and therefore the prefix ultimate bias is placed in front of the most favorite one.
Usage in speech: "G-Dragon is my favorite bias".
6. Bias sheet
Definition: List of favorite idols.
Usage in speech: "My bias list has a harem of favorites".
7. Goods
Definition: This is the name for all paraphernalia with the group’s emblem. For example: towels, accessories (bracelets, rings, headphones), clothes, light sticks; This also includes albums, photo books, autographed photos. All this beauty can be bought online from the official website (group) for sale.
8. Drama
Definition: This is a television series. On Asian TV channels they are one of the highest rated programs. Despite the same name for all series, dramas are produced in various genres - romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, action, historical, fantasy, etc.
The length of a standard season for dramas is three months. Usually the seasons are clearly distributed by month: the winter season begins in January, the spring season in April, the summer season in July, and the autumn season in October. The number of episodes typically ranges from 16 to 24 episodes, but there are exceptions. By the way, only in the Russian-speaking fandom are Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Japanese series called dramas, although the word itself comes from Japanese television. The most popular dramas in the CIS countries:
- Flowers after berries / (South Korea, 2009);
- Flowers after flowers / (Japan)
- Healer /
- City Hunter /
- A.N.JELL: You are beautiful! /
- For you in all its bloom / ( Japan)
- Mars /
- My Favorite /
- Full house /
- Scarlet Hearts /
Well, to be honest, this list can go on and on! All the dramas in it will be worthy and deserve attention!
9. Daebak
Definition: A Korean word that conveys surprise or delight.
Usage in speech: "Daebak! The performance was amazing!"
10. Come back
Definition: Return.
Usage in speech: "Kim Hyun Joong makes a comeback from the army".
11. K-poper
Definition: A K-poper is someone who listens to K-pop, belongs to a South Korean group fandom, and watches Korean dramas. K-poppers differ from other people in the way they communicate; as a rule, a K-popper must at least know the words: “aisch”, “oppa”, “noona”, “kumao”, “saranhae” and many other Korean words.
12. Lightstick
Definition: from English LightStick - a luminous wand with the logo of the group and in the official color of the fan club; this attribute (along with personalized towels and signs) is used at concerts, fan meetings and any events where the artist performs.
13. Leader
Definition: The main member of the group, who was chosen for this post by the agency. He is responsible for the rest of the members, as far as possible to keep track of these fidgets.
14. Mannae/maknae
Definition: From Korean 막내 - younger. This is what the elders call the younger ones. For example, EXO's manne is Sehun because he is the youngest member of the group. Guys often say " 우리막내세훈 / uri mannae sehun" ("Our youngest member Sehun").
"False Maknae"- This separate species kids, as a rule, they are at the end of the age group list, but not the youngest. The key factor in such groups is that the maknae is more serious and calmer than most of the elders, and the one who is not far removed in age from the real maknae behaves like a little kid (gets capricious, turns on the engine and runs around like crazy, jokes, makes cute faces) . They take away the role of cuties from the real maknaes.
There are false maknaes not in all groups, but in many. Examples of such “dirty men”: Hyuna, V ( BTS), Jero / Xero ( Topp Dogg), Yoseob / Yoseob (Highlight).
15. Member
Definition: From the word member - group member. By the way, another interesting fact! Within a group, there is such a thing as year lines, that is, the distribution of idols relative to their year of birth. For example, idols born in 1990 will be called 90 line and in other similar lines everything is the same.
Usage in speech: "Taeyang, member Big group Bang".
16. Momdzhany
Definition: People who became famous for their beautiful bodies.
17. Natizen
Definition: From the English Netizen - a derivative of "internet" - Internet and "citizen" - citizen, literally - a citizen of the Internet, the Russian version is a network user. They are also called networkers and cybercitizens. Also, netizens represent a whole army with an instant reaction to all the latest news, leaving comments of both positive and negative (most often) nature. Regarding the Korean entertainment industry, netizens may also shape some future news themselves.
18. Ocean
Definition: This is a lighting effect created by fans at the band's concerts using light sticks in the official color of the fan club. They simultaneously turn on the light sticks and other light “devices”, as a result the artist sees a large ocean of light of the same color (the color of the group).
For example: The Yellow Ocean is rightfully considered the largest - at concerts Big Bang; Red Ocean - at DBSK concerts; Blue Ocean - at Super Junior concerts; Pink Ocean - at SNSD concerts; Sapphire Ocean - at SHINee concerts and many other oceans.
19. Olzhan
Definition: From Korean 얼짱 - derived from 얼굴 - face and 짱 - cool, best (slang), and means: "best face". This expression is used both on the Internet and in real life. In general, these are people who have an attractive appearance, but nowadays this term is applied to those who have achieved popularity due to their beauty. For example, before the debut of Himchan from B.A.R. became famous precisely as an uljan.
20. Pedonuna
Definition: A shorthand for female fans interested in members of bands who are necessarily younger than themselves. Pedonuns are the main driver of K-POP to the masses, and the fans are them. No, it's actually simple. For example: if you are 20 years old and you are stuck on your collarbones, for example, Zelo from B.A.R., then congratulations, you are a faggot.
21. Subgroup
Definition: Bringing together several members within a core group to act in different directions.
Example: EXO, EXO-K and EXO-M. EXO-K Korea, EXO-M- a subgroup that is promoting in China.
22. Promotion
Definition: The promotion period for an album/single after its release.
23. Bias sheet destroyer BIAS WRECKER
Definition: A person who always asks to be a favorite.
24. Sasaeng
Definition: From Korean 사생 - fans who stalk and invade a celebrity's privacy. They may also engage in selfish and obsessive behavior that threatens the lives of others.
Usage in speech: "I heard that Super Junior had an accident due to crazy sasaeng fans following them home".
25. Swag
Definition: Today, swag means a certain style that is often used by rappers. For some, it may have a different meaning - “show off” or “show off”. In principle, it is logical. After all, the style of clothing, which is called swag, is window dressing. In my opinion, such clothes are not suitable for constant wear. Regular casual wear is much more comfortable. By the way, ordinary people have long been making fun of those who wear swag, because it looks funny and ridiculous.
26. Selka
Definition: Selfie.
Usage in speech: "My girlfriend's phone is full of selkies".
27. Skinship
Definition: An action that can be described as touching. In Korean culture, it is considered normal in platonic relationships where people like to touch, touch other people's hands, cheeks, etc. This also applies to same-sex relationships.
Usage in speech: "Think, BTS members are obsessed with skinship".
28. Sunbae (선배), Sunbae-nim or Senpai (in Japanese)
Definition: An address from a junior artist to a senior artist (in our language, “teacher”).
29. Staff
Definition: The artist’s personal team of assistants includes: makeup artists, stylists, managers, drivers, that is, these are those who always stand behind his back.
30. Stan
Definition: A fan who does everything to help a group or performer (votes, watches a video 1502345 times, sends SMS to Mnet voting, etc.). Stans are convinced that their group is the best and must win, and for this they do everything possible. Came from the song Eminem "Stan", which is about an obsessed fan.
Usage in speech: "I confess, I'm an EXO stan".
31. Tonsen or Kohai (in Japanese)
Definition: From Korean 동생 - literally, "little brother". In the case of close friendly relationships, Koreans prefer to address each other as family members: younger brother/sister (dongsaeng), older brother (hyung/oppa), older sister (unnie/noona). Even if they are strangers to each other.
Usage in speech: "Kim Young Ah, the nation's little sister".
32. Trainy
Definition: This is the name given to trainees in music companies who are destined to either become idols in the future or be kicked out of the company if they do little or poorly. During their internship, future stars are taught everything: vocals, choreography, fashion basics, pop culture history, acting, and makeup. And this is not the whole list! Simply put, already as trainees, future idols are constantly working on themselves in order to please us later.
33. Fighting
Definition: An expression of encouragement that means “Hang in there,” “Good luck.”
Usage in speech: "Good luck with your exam. Fighting!"
34. FanVor (funwar)
Definition: Controversy within the community regarding the idol.
Usage in speech: "The fan wars between these groups are just ridiculous!"
35. Fandom
Definition: Fandom - from English word fandom, literally, “fandom”, less often fanbase - fan base or community (the transliteration fandom is also used) - an informal (usually) subcultural community, whose participants are united by a common interest associated with a passion for a particular artist, film, book, TV series, etc. d. All celebrities have fan clubs, regardless of the country or type of activity of the artist. Each fan club is given official name, often assigned an official color.
Usage in speech: "Super Junior's fandom is known as "ELF", which means "Eternal Friends".
36. Fanservice
Definition: An action taken by a celebrity to please fans.
Usage in speech: "SHINee members love to show off their closeness to fans through fanservice".
37. Funcheer
Definition: Words that fans shout during a song in order to support their favorite band (for example, excerpts from the lyrics of the song).
Fanchirs are very common among Asian fans and can be heard at the band's live performances.
This is how fans express their support for their favorite group and artist.
38. Fanyuchka
Definition: Russian interpretation of delulu.
39. Hallyu Wave (한류)
Definition: Korean Wave or Hallyu is a term coined in China in the mid-1990s by Beijing journalists who were surprised by the rapidly growing popularity of the Korean entertainment industry and Korean culture in China. The Korean Wave accounts for billions of dollars in annual revenue for South Korea through cultural exports.
The Korean Wave is a source of national pride for many Koreans, because now they can work in the tourism industry, which thanks to Hallyu has grown to incredible proportions (who among you didn’t want to go to Seoul?), and only Hollywood actors get more Hallyu stars.
Now Hallyu has captured all Asian countries, Oceania, Europe, Latin America and North America, the Middle East, India (displacing their dancing Bollywood films!) and former post-Soviet countries such as: Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Russia!
40. EvilMakne
Definition: Maknae, who silently (or publicly) bullies his older group members. The main evil spirits of all K-pop are considered to be: Kyuhyun from SuperJunior, constantly trolling his hyungs, Shinee's Taemin, mocking his members, and Bigbang's Seungri, constantly leaking the secrets of his older comrades to the press. In fact, the list of evil maknaes is long, because it’s not in vain that if you don’t pass or troll your hyung, it means you’re a bad maknae!
41. Aegyo
Definition: From Korean 애교 - meaning something cute, cute, childlike and somewhat innocent. This concept describes facial expressions and gestures, most general outline expressing cuteness, good manners and gentleness of soul. Aegyo is used by both girls and boys.
Usage in speech: "No wonder everyone loves her, she has so much natural aegyo!"
1. J-Pop, K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop, J-Rock and others
- This musical styles, in which the artist performs. The first letter means the country, that is, the language in which the artist sings. The word means the style itself.
K-Korea / Korea
J-Japan / Japan
C - China / China(maybe Mondor)
T - Thailand/ Thailand
Pop- pop music
Rock- rock music
Reggae- reggae
Hip-Hop- hip-hop (rap) direction
For example: K-Pop - pop music performed in Korean; J-Rock - rock music performed in Japanese and beyond.
2. Professional words:
MV / Music Video- music video, that is, clip; a video can be shot for any track of an album/single, no matter whether it is the title song or not.
PV / Promotional Video- the same clip, but for the Japanese music scene they use this abbreviation; PV are filmed only on the title track of the album/single, and it is with this track that the promotion takes place.
Teaser- a small piece of a clip, lasting from 30 seconds. - 1:30 min.; released before the release of the video to increase audience interest before the main release.
Making- video from the filming process (clip, photo shoot, film); During the filming of the video, another operator films how the filming process went (how many takes there were, what difficulties the artist experienced and how he spent his free time).
Concept - subject of photography or video clip.
Title Track- the title song of the album/single, with which the artist performs during promotion; it is for this song that the video is released.
Single- single, includes at least one track, maximum three (main track, additional track, instrumental version).
Single Album- a single album, usually includes three tracks (not counting instrumental versions).
Mini Album- a mini-album, mini-album, as a rule, includes up to five tracks (not counting instrumental versions).
Album- a full-length album, as a rule, includes seven tracks (not counting instrumental versions).
3. Contacts within the group:
1. "Dad"- this is the name given to the strictest member of the group, who is demanding of everyone; as a rule, this is the leader of the group or one of the senior members.
For example: Chorong / Chorong ( A Pink) - leader, Doojoon / Doojoon ( BEAST) - leader, Jiyoon / Jiyoon ( 4Minute) is not a leader.
2. "Mom"- this is the name given to the most caring member of the group, who cooks, cleans, helps tie shoelaces and always worries about the health of the participants; as a rule, if the leader is not the “dad”, then he/she is the “mommy” of the group; Any member of the group can be a mother.
For example: Minhyuk / Minhyuk ( BTOB) - not a leader, second in seniority; D.O ( EXO TaeHeon ( ZE:A) - not a leader, in the middle of the age group; Jihyun ( 4Minute) - leader, the eldest.
3. "Dancer", "Dance Machine" - a member of the group in charge of dancing, a crazy top in the dance studio, the one who dances always and everywhere and dances well; often dancers are entrusted with choreographing a dance; It is he who represents the group at dance battles that take place as part of shows or concerts.
Vivid examples of dancers: Taemin (SHINee), Lay / Lay ( EXO), Hoya / Hoya ( Infinite).
4. "Face of the group" - considered the most beautiful member of the group (according to other members); he/she typically has one of the largest personal fandoms (compared to other members).
For example: Mark / Mark ( GOT7), Naeun / Naeun ( A Pink), Jin / Jin ( BTS).
5. "Happy", "Virus of Happiness", "Vitamin" - this is what they call the most positive member of the group, who constantly smiles, whose eyes sparkle and who charges everyone with a good mood.
For example: Eunji ( A Pink), Chanyeol / Chanyeol ( EXO).
6. "Diva"- this is what they call a handsome, slender, slightly cutesy guy in men's groups. Loves to pose for photos, pretending to be a real diva; may throw tantrums; distinguished by his love for eyeliner.
For example: Baekhyun ( EXO), Sanchez ( Phantom), Ki /
Not a day goes by that the “K-Pop Language” is not understood and people want to ask a million questions about K-Pop. It's always " Why is that? Why does he look like this? Why is he wearing this? How can you listen to music in another language? «
Here is a list of the most common questions asked by K-pop fans and their answers. Dear K-pop fans, feel free to leave your answers in the comments!
1. Do you understand everything they say?
Well, no... well, yes... like... it doesn’t matter! Music videos invented to enjoy the VISUALS as well as the song itself. Plus wait, both you and I know that there are singers who sing in your native language, but you still don't understand them^^.
2. But how do you listen to songs if you don’t understand their meaning?
The music is catchy and sometimes it's better not to understand the words. I know because I look at the texts.
3. Why is this guy wearing makeup and tight pants!?
Well, first of all, he is wearing stylish skinny jeans or jeggings, and he MUST wear them to show off his “power dance” and charisma. The makeup gives him a flawless look that even girls envy and has everyone forgotten the 80s?! Boy George, Prince And Michael Jackson partying on stage with eyeliner and lip gloss all day long! Just accept the beauty and dance.
4. Why are there so many members in the group?
It's easy! Think of idol groups as super heroes; each member contributes their own special talent. Eat main dancer, vocalist, rapper, cutest, most beautiful, etc. When they get together, it becomes a super group, like Super Junior!^_^
5. Why, when they talk about Korean guys and their abs, do they mention the term “chocolate cubes”?
“Chocolate cubes” have always been used and HAVE NO RELATION TO SKIN COLOR. The term is literally taken from the shape of the chocolate bar.
6. What is aegyo?!
Aegyo shows your sweet side. Fanboys love to watch their idols show off their cute side. Idols do this to make their fans happy.
7. SHINee? SHIN-E?
Nooooo! It's pronounced "SHINE-E", and yes, it looks like "Shin" plus 2 "Es", and just because. Yes, “patamushta” is the reason.
8. Who is “baes”*?
A "bias" is the guy or girl you like the most in a particular group. For example, in the group NU'EST, usually the baes are Ren, and in SHINee, both Onew and Taemin can be someone's baes. Yes, you can have more than one favorite in a group, the heart knows no rules.
9. Why do all 500 members in a band always chase just ONE girl in the music video?
Because the band members themselves are the center of the universe and no one wants to see their guys dating a bunch of girls. Honestly, you know how fans can behave at times (-_-)
10. Why such bright flowers and a unique wardrobe?
K-pop is all about fun and joy, so the clothing and style of the video reflects that. Plus, you'll eventually cross the line and buy sexy pink skinny jeans. You'll see.
What other K-pop related questions do you get asked?
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*bias[‘baɪəs] - sounds like “bAes”, but among K-pop fans the more common incorrect pronunciation is “bias”.
New ones began to appear frequently on music channels and on the Internet. shocking groups from Asia. Possessing a unique style of clothing, excellent choreography and incomparable songs, they are winning more and more fans around the world. The name of this phenomenon is K-pop.
The early nineties can be considered the starting point of the march of k-pop in its modern form. In 1992, a trio called Seo Taiji & Boys performed on a local television talent show, performing a hip-hop song with a distinctive Western sound. Nowadays such groups as “Girls Generation”, “Super Junior”, “Big Bang” perform in this genre, which have become widely known not only in Asia, but throughout the world.
Russians are familiar with K-pop only thanks to the famous video by PSY “Gangnam style”, which has received more than two billion views on YouTube. But in reality, this video is just a small tip of the iceberg of Korean popular music.
K-pop and its features
K-pop is a music genre that originated in South Korea. The melodic part incorporates many other styles, such as electronic and dance music, rock, hip-hop, and may even contain elements of classical and country.
It is being performed idols (eng. Idol)- teenagers who, from childhood, production centers specially teach vocals and dances. K-pop groups consist of either only girls or only boys, and their group size varies from five to nine people. So what is so special about this popular music that makes it so fascinating?
Of course, these are the songs themselves - simple melodies mainly with a strong focus on dance electronic music, which “clings” to the ear. The tracks are sometimes so captivating that it no longer matters that they are performed in an unfamiliar language. Although in Lately There is a tendency to insert English words into a song to attract listeners from all over the globe and make them understand what the story is about.
The themes of the songs are very diverse: from food and lifestyle to romantic relationships, and some songs can be full-fledged stories containing deep thoughts. It is worth noting that such music not only looks at Korean culture, but also includes many references associated with other countries and peoples.
Idols: "fake idols"
These are Korean performers who have signed a contract with some agency involved in music promotion. Before becoming popular and recognizable, young guys undergo complex training courses in vocal, dance and acting, and thanks to this they not only perform songs on stage, but also star in various TV series.
K-pop performers are also trained foreign languages, and the producers bring their appearance to perfection, and in the most literal sense. Almost all idols have transferred plastic surgery and keep themselves in shape by sitting on strict diets and actively engaging in strenuous exercise. As a rule, the private life of such guys is not made public, which adds a certain aura of mystery and enigma to their personality.
Images and dances are cooler than Michael Jackson's
One of the main attractive factors of this genre is the visual content and the image of the performers. Asia has long been famous for its artistry and subtle artistic approach, which has played a significant role in the local entertainment industry.
In all their videos, k-pop stars are professionally made up and have individual style, expressed not only in flashy hairstyles, but also in extravagant clothes. There is an opinion that the image of the performers outshines many Western stars in its effectiveness and originality.
Idols are not at all shy about bringing something new and interpreting it in their own way. modern trends. A good example rapper G-Dragon and singer CL can serve as style icons, introducing new trends among young people, be it clothing items or new hairstyles.
Korean groups are famous not only for their vocal abilities, but also for their carefully crafted dances, which require professional training. It takes an insane amount of time and effort to prove that artists dance no worse live than in their videos. Men's dances are based on hip-hop, while women's dances are more sophisticated and simple.
Analogues of the genre in the world
K-pop is by no means a unique genre, but all similar analogues are located in the Asian part of our planet. The big and main competitor of the Koreans is J-pop, which, as you might guess, comes from the country rising sun- Japan. It also features music performed by idols, and you can see the similarity in concept. But there are differences between them, and this affects the popularity of Japanese and Korean music abroad:
J-pop music videos do not have such powerful visualization and impact, what happens on the screen is almost static, there is no such strong choreography, everything is based on its own identity, and because of this, the music videos seem strange;
K-pop places a strong emphasis on social portals. Each group has its own YouTube channel, Facebook pages and Twitter feeds, where they constantly post photos of themselves, talk about their shows and even hold competitions. The Japanese do not strive for such aggressive propaganda, preferring to work for their “home” audience;
K-pop works according to its own well-established scheme, trying not to deviate from existing canons, focusing on the West and electronic music. J-pop is more experimental, which is reflected in the sound, number and variations of instruments, and also mixes larger number styles, often uses guitar music;
Fans of Japanese music abroad, as a rule, are fans of Japanese cartoons - anime. Korean popular music is independent from other media arts.
K-pop is taking over the world
The K-pop fan base is becoming wider, becoming a separate subculture. This is especially noticeable in Latin America, USA, Europe - and is just beginning to develop in Russia. In our country, fans organize dance competitions among themselves, copying the choreography of their favorite Korean performers, and also perform at events dedicated to Asian culture.
Various festivals are organized annually, including the K-Pop World Festival, the largest of all. Every year it is held in different countries, but the finale of the festival always ends in South Korea, in the city of Changwon. Both young talents from all over the world and famous Korean singers take part in it. It is worth noting that the South Korean government financially supports the entire infrastructure musical activity, which helps them strengthen relations with Western states.
K-pop is a powerful conveyor belt for the creation of media products, aimed not only at the audience of its country, but also at the whole world. Like Hollywood, it throws more and more new projects onto the market, the number of which can reach up to 90 groups per year, without losing the quality of the content.
This genre of music leaves a positive impression on its listeners: pleasant songs with interesting lyrics, excellent visual content.
All this is very eye-catching. Many teenagers want to be like idols who always look great, have their own sophisticated, impeccable style and have the magic of attractiveness. The desire to come into contact with something ideal and beautiful has made k-pop not just a passing trend, but a part of the lives of its many fans, whose numbers are growing every year.
K-pop groups and artists
Seo Taiji & Boys - a group that existed from 1992 to 1996, which popularized Western hip-hop in Korean music. After the group's disbandment, founder Seo Taeji began a solo career and became famous outside of Korea playing heavy alternative rock music.
Girls' Generation- a very famous and world-famous female octet, founded in 2007. In Korea, it is better known as So Nyeo Shi Dae (Sonyo Side). The songs use styles such as electro-pop and bubblegum pop. They recorded 6 studio albums in Korean and Japanese languages. They are famous for their videos, for which they received an award " Best video of the Year" at the YouTube Music Awards in 2013, beating out Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus.
G-dragon (G-Dragon) - singer, actor, model. In addition to his solo career, he participates in the k-pop project Big Bang. He gained particular popularity because of his extraordinary style of clothing. He writes songs in the hip-hop genre and has released 2 studio albums.
ARTEM SOLOPAEV
What is k-pop?
K-pop (/keɪ pɔp/, an abbreviation of Korean pop) is a musical genre that originated in South Korea and incorporates elements of Western electropop, hip-hop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues. Having originally emerged as a musical genre, K-pop has grown into a large-scale music subculture with millions of fans among young people around the world.
What if you ask yourself? What's your answer?
You won’t tell people information from the Internet. You will tell them what you know personally.
K-POP is a genre of music that combines several styles of music.
K-POR is a separate world that takes us into our imagination.
Every time you listen to K-pop, the thought may flash through your mind about how you didn’t notice this before or how good it is that you finally heard this genre.
Can you remember your world before k-pop? You listened to Russian and American songs. You didn't have much expectation different theories and fantastic clips. You just listened. All the performers might seem like the same type to you, copying the style of others. But in K-pop it's not like that.
You can't see the second BigBang, the fifth Super Junior, the twenties Girls Generation. Everyone has their own style of songs. Is it possible to listen to only one k-pop group? You have such a wide choice, so why not use it?
Many people know such situations as someone insulting you just because you listen to Koreans. You can't convince them, and they can't convince you. What needs to be done?
Nothing. Should you give up k-pop for someone else's opinion? Should you hide what you like but still accept a style you don't like because it's popular? If you did so, then you are simply ruining your personality.
Personality is a unique gift that every person has. Only you can decide who you will be.
You shouldn't care about other people's opinions. You are who you are. And you will change when you want and only for your own sake.
Some people say that K-pop is a childish and frivolous genre. But who said you have to listen to adult music? Everyone is growing, but no one wants it. If k-pop makes you happy, then listen to it as much as you want.
K-POP is a genre that is becoming popular every year. It's taking over the whole world.
Maybe we regret that we didn't force this genre earlier when there were 2NE1, f(x), TRAX, Shinhwa, HOT and SES. But we are glad that he is with us right now.