Rise Of K-Pop

Korean pop music or popularly known as K-pop, is South Korean music which has been gaining a lot of attention over the past few years. Though it is korean music, it is loved by many across the globe. Some of the most popular groups among many are:

BTS

EXO

Twice

Blackpink

All this proves the saying:

Music is the universal language of mankind.

So, why is k-pop loved and followed by so many people? One of the reasonsice is, it offers diverse music. K-pop singers or popularly known as ‘idols’ don’t confine themselves to one genre. Their songs are of different genres and types. They offer a fusion of pop, R&B, hip hop and many other music genres. So, a listener has a variety of songs to choose from and listen to.

Another reason listeners like k-pop music is because of the various messages they convey through their songs. Of course, k-pop has catchy songs, but one can’t ignore songs listeners find comfort in. Some k-pop songs convey that everything is will be okay, others, about loving oneself, or to just be happy. Listeners find solace in such songs.

Apart from the music and the messages conveyed through these songs, people are attracted by the creative and extraordinary choreography. Every song has a “killing point”, i.e., a part (usually the chorus of the song) which is catchy and has a unique choreography, which one automatically follows.

Now put together the music and choreography; one gets the best live stages. Yes, singing and dancing live. Fans eagerly wait for these live stages every time their favourite idols have a comeback with a new song. Idols promote their songs on different music shows with fans cheering for every stage. Every song has a fanchant during these live performances.

Talking about the fans, the entire fandom culture of k-pop is very unique. Every time a group makes a comeback, fans show full support for their idols by buying their physical albums, voting for their songs on different platforms and streaming. Winning on a music show is a dream of every k-pop singer, so fans leave no leaf unturned to make this dream come true. With every comeback, fans also get to meet their idols through fan signs organized throughout the promotional period.These moments are memorable for both the idols and their fans.

K-pop will continue making new marks in the world of music, with more and more people loving and supporting it.