WRITER – SWASTI SHARMA
EDITOR – ARPITA JENA
What is K-pop?
K-pop refers to Korean pop music. It consists of catchy rhythms, mesmerizing choreographies, stunning visuals, and a mix of various genres such as hip-hop, R&B, EDM, ballads etc. It is originated from South Korea and now became a global cultural phenomenon. K-pop is known for its highly trained idol groups, meaningful lyrics and synchronized performances. Because of K-pop, millions of fans worldwide are connecting with each other. They are breaking language barriers and spreading Korean music across the world.
The Rise of Korean Wave
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K-pop is not just a genre of music but a way to connect people around the globe. It is not just about the catchy songs or the visuals but contains meaningful lyrics or the serious issues. It includes Korean fashion, language, beauty, trends, dance, culture and tradition. It is having a positive impact on many people’s lives. There are countless stories where fans share how their favorite K-pop idols have changed their lives, giving them hope and strength to keep going. Many fans who once struggled with depression, anxiety, self doubt, and low self-worth have experienced a positive transformation after discovering K-pop music.
Why fans connect so deeply?
There are many K-pop groups that are globally popular, such as BTS, BLCKPINK, Stray Kids, ITZY, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, BABYMONSTER, and many more. These groups have fans not only in Korea but all around the world, who support and love them despite being far away. Fans are inspired by the life stories of idols, which often include their struggles, intense training, and the challenges they have faced. Idols, in return, deeply love their fans and try to connect with them in various ways through live streams, concerts (both offline and online), fan meets, and personal vlogs. They try to give their fans as much love as they receive from them.
Must Know K-POP Groups for New Fans
1. BTS (Bangtan-Sonyeondan)
BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is the most popular and successful K-Pop group from South Korea. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook. They debuted in 2013 under Big-Hit Entertainment. BTS gradually gained global recognition due to the meaningful lyrics of their songs and their inspiring personal stories. The group is known for addressing important topics such as mental health, self love, youth struggles, and societal issues. Their fans are called ARMY. Today, BTS is not just a K-Pop group, but a source of healing, hope and, positivity for millions of people around the world.
2. BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a successful and powerful girl group from South Korea, consisting of four members: Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa. The group debuted in 2016 under YG Entertainment. They are known for their catchy songs, stunning visual, synchronized performances, and strong fashion sense. BLACKPINK quickly captured the hearts of fans all over the world. Their fans are called BLINKS. The group has broken numerous records on YouTube and music charts. With their global tours, solo projects, and confident presence, BLACKPINK is creating a unique and influential space for themselves in the global music industry.
3. Stray Kids
Stray Kids is s self- producing boy band from South Korea. The group debuted in 2018 under JYP Entertainment and consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. They are known for their energetic and powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and experimental sounds, Stray Kids quickly created a distinct identity for themselves both in Korea and internationally. What makes them unique is that most of their songs are produced by the members themselves, especially through their in-house production team, 3RACHA. Their fandom is known as STAY.
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