"I love the music videos [of K-pop]. The actual style of music, some of it I love, some of it is not totally my thing, but the music videos are just amazing."
"K-pop threatens 'traditional white male masculinity' and honestly, good."
"With these goals in mind, BTS seemed to break the mold of the K-pop industry."
"Forget everything you thought you knew about K-pop. Welcome to your new home for all K-pop related theories, urban legends, and news."
"Mina and Sejeong Promoted as I.O.I members and the group skyrocketed in popularity."
"2018 was without a doubt such an impressive year for K-pop, especially for girls."
"The song itself reminded me so much of like old K-pop, and that's what first drew me in."
"'Cause it takes from K-pop, which is dazzling and intense, and it's just a lot, and... But there's a kind of squeaky-clean commercialism to it."
"Korea, the home of K-pop, K-cosmetics, and of course, Korean BBQ, is at the center of many cultural trends on the world stage."
"The international success of Korean popular culture, K-pop, and the intense interest it has generated throughout the world and also throughout much of the scholarly community here at Harvard and everywhere else."
"K-pop is no longer the cherry on top for pop culture; it is pop culture."
"K-pop training is like army training; we're not holding guns, we're just holding microphones."
"SM Entertainment is known for being one of those companies to stay ahead of the game in K-pop and continue to reinvent themselves."
"There is a fine line in K-pop where we do find some bad apples in the bunch."
"I think the only redeeming factor in all of this is that K-pop fans are changing slowly but surely."
"Kino is my second bias and my current bias, I guess, since Jinjin was in the military."
"It really means a lot to be trading with you, as it was through watching your YouTube channel that I got into collecting Kpop albums."
"To understand K-pop, we must look at several factors beginning with South Korea's history."
"Maybe you like the build-up and resolution to a K-pop chorus but can't wrap your head around how someone could possibly enjoy this."
"Interesting thing about BTS is that they came from a very single group in the K-pop world. You have different labels, and in Korea, they have what they call the Big Three."
"As K-Pop continues to make its way into the North American mainstream, I have a feeling their star power will only continue to get brighter."
"Lisa trained for 5 years and 3 months starting in middle school."
"The decline of Western pop groups is not just a trend; it's a shift into a new era dominated by K-pop."
"K-pop's rise isn't just about music; it's about embracing something new, something different."
"K-pop perfected the group formula, leaving Western pop groups struggling to compete."
"The era of boy bands and girl groups in the West might be over, but K-pop is here to stay."
"Creative freedom is very common in K-pop for group members to pursue their own solo projects while they're in a group."
"You can't deny the talent when it comes to kpop."
"It is so important for us as fans of kpop to be aware that the industry is nowhere near perfect and to keep this conversation going and to spread awareness."
"Listen to BTS, chances are you're going to love them."
"More exciting, out-of-the-world performances will be needed to keep on having K-Pop continue."
"TXT made a comeback they have been killing it with the releases these days and this comeback was everything."
"Picture this: a K-pop Idol that never ages, always does what they're told, looks perfect 24/7, never gets sick, and can perform with 100% accuracy with no mistakes."
"K-pop is always changing so you have to do new things to stand out—AI generated K-pop Idols is a pretty new concept that started not too long ago."
"The K-pop industry has spread far and wide—you're either someone that's heard of it or you are actively learning group choreography on TikTok right now."
"I'm so proud of black pink for being like this, almost solidifying them as legends."
"90% of us will root for them. We are in that 90. We are here for BTS."
"K-pop survivor shows do work so the whole genre of K-pop survivor shows will continue to be a thing in K-pop."
"I never get my biases photo cards but I get their like other things."
"That light stick is one of the most prettiest light sticks in all the light sticks I've ever seen."
"I thought it was Vernon for a second but no it's Mingyu."
"This is such a cute photo card, oh my god he's so adorable."
"We envision ourselves that we could be like, you know, actually, the BTS stands for the, the Bangtan Boys."
"Over a billion YouTube views later, the song's zany music video received a huge boost from word of mouth, paving the way for Black Pink and BTS."
"BTS paved the way, you have to admit they paved the way."
"BTS is actually broken into the u.s. mainstream a feat that many kpop acts try so hard to do but few actually accomplished doing so let's take a look"
"Tiffany Young once said that Girls' Generation felt like the birth of a new era for K-pop, especially for girl groups."
"BTS is not just a K-pop group anymore; they are literally worldwide A-listers."
"BTS is not just a K-pop group anymore, they are talked about in actual pop conversations, they have solidified a legacy, they are literally worldwide a-listers, Global artists."
"Even in South Korea, j-hope, the only BTS member who has released a solo album until now, already has six Award nominations."
"BTS paved the way because they made it easier for Kpop acts to enter the global music Market."
"BTS is literally a testament to the fact that you don't need these institutions in order to make it."
"One theory is that this next game may end with thor kidnapping loki."
"Oh, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the K-pop Devbox show, the best show in the world!"
"BTS brought in most of the fans that are into K-pop right now."
"Like Crazy broke the record for the biggest debut for a solo song by a K-pop act in Spotify global history."
"Jim became the fastest K-pop soloist to surpass 1.6 billion streams on Spotify."
"BTS Army: breaking records, subverting industry norms, redefining K-pop's place in the West."
"BTS continues to break records and make history in the music industry."
"Breaking records and making history seem to be second nature for BTS."
"BTS, the group with the most number one entries on the digital songs chart."
"BTS, dominating the music scene with chart-topping hits."
"BTS is not just a musical sensation but also a global Phenomenon."
"Their unwavering dedication to their message of self-love sets BTS apart."
"As they continue to break down barriers and challenge norms, there's no doubt they will leave an indelible mark on the music."
"The culture of excellence in kpop music video production, their large production budget size, and lastly their massive and loyal fan base affect the worldwide music video industry."
"Lisa was born in 1997 with the name Pratriya Manoban in Thailand... she is the most popular global idol in the world by a huge margin."
"Best vocals in any of the kpop that I've heard."
"Error is truly a masterpiece and proves that VIXX are unrivaled when it comes to epic storytelling."
"This is the only K-pop song I've ever given a heart to."
"My personal favorite kpop song of 2014, I don't care what anybody says, it's a totally fun and awesome song in my eyes."
"And believe it or not, this was actually my favorite song from 2015."
"But even on summer package that was released on 2018 there was a part that Taehyung had to talk about Jungkook and who he is to him."
"I'm so regretful for having waited so long to check out BTS."
"Hyuna's transparency was welcomed by the k-pop community."
"Twice has literally grown up with you, and their discography is one of my favorite bildungsromans in kpop."
"Stray Kids is showing that just because everyone knows what K-Pop is now doesn't mean there aren't new barriers and walls to dismantle."
"My route kind of changed when EXO came out. That's when I started thinking, what if I was one of those guys, dancing and singing?"
"There's a history to this culture and this man was one of the guys who have paved the way into k-pop history books."
"He's like a staple in the kpop community, one of the OGs of the kpop community."
"I'm just waiting till the day that we get a North Korean k-pop idol."
"Despite being a huge phenomenon, there's only one significant Idol from the Philippines in kpop."
"Filipino representation in kpop is severely lacking."
"Continuing with the rest of Southeast Asia, we have Isaac vu, the first Idol from Malaysia."
"Dita Karim from secret number, the first Idol from Indonesia."
"Taiwan has several idols, including Lin Lin from cherry bullet."
"The most famous foreign k-pop idol in the world, Lisa from Blackpink."
"Exp edition was met with heavy criticism, accused of cultural appropriation."
"Alex Reid from Rania, the first black idol in kpop."
"The more different people see kpop, the more they'll have dreams of being in it."
"Was K-pop stardom nothing but a dream come true?"
"Pokemon GO Fest happened, it was a Pokemon GO Fest. K-pop band Seventeen renewed their contracts with their label, Plenus Entertainment, which means they're not retiring or graduating anytime soon."
"Dreamcatcher's 'Odd Eye,' I would give this comeback a solid 9 out of 10."
"Blackpink's probably not only the biggest K-pop group of all time but the biggest music group now currently in the world."
"It's so good, if you're a K-pop enjoyer or like a choreography enjoyer, I implore you to go look up STAYC 'Run To You' dance practice."
"The world of K-pop is often glamorized and celebrated for its unique music style, fashion choices, and intense choreography."
"Beneath the surface of these Mega groups lies a reality that can be considerably darker and shrouded in controversy."
"I'm deceased, I love it! BIGBANG's comeback is amazing!"
"So, Ahri's original one, it's just K-pop dancing, honestly like, you know, I wouldn't even go higher than C2 to be honest, it's like, it's fine."
"BTS broke the notion that the most popular group can only be from The Big Three."
"K-pop began as a distinct musical style in South Korea in the early 2000s, but a decade later, viral internet videos spread across the world, and now K-pop is a global phenomenon."
The choreography in "Spider" is creative and refreshing, breaking away from typical K-pop routines.
"K-Pop has gone from popular internationally to like, EXPLOSIVE internationally."
"You know a K-Pop idol has made it when they have a chicken sponsorship."
"And I'm not joking here, Blackpink, the K-pop group, Anne's family blasts their song as if it's your last over the loudspeakers and it jolts Anne back to full power, it is amazing."
"This is essentially a [ __ ] Hollywood movie right here, which is the reason why we fell in love with K-pop to begin with."
"When I first saw this movie, I thought it was the most scathing critique of K-pop and the music industry that I had seen in a mainstream film."
"The performances themselves are actually incredible, like if you've watched K-pop stars and bands dance and do their routines, they are like Olympic level athletes in terms of their ability to sing and dance on stage."
"Han is a K-pop Legend who needs no introduction."
"K-Pop music is going to have iconic choreography, so if you don't know or sing in Korean, you can at least dance to it."
"It's almost refreshing that the biggest K-pop hit of the year didn't have a Stan Army forcing it to the top of the Hot 100."
"What is a black ocean? A black ocean is a form of protest in K-pop."
"I freaking love Stray Kids, it's definitely my favorite K-Pop group right now."
"Acceptance into the K-pop industry is not just about beauty; it's about talent, uniqueness, and potential."
"...it's not hard to see the appeal of K-pop even if I wasn't a K-pop stand which yeah sorry I'm a K-pop Stan but even if I wasn't I think I would still see the appeal of K-pop because the agencies and the big big money behind K-pop craft everything about it to be likable."
"Cherry Bullet nailed their debut concept, helping distinguish themselves from the oversaturated K-pop Market."
"So, don't tell me, 'Oh, I like K-pop.' Do you like K-pop or do you adore K-pop? Or do you obsess over K-pop? It's important that you recognize what is it that I'm doing."
"Luna made an English version of a K-pop song and it doesn't sound stupid."
"K-pop is so huge right now especially K-pop Idols I mean it's very understandable you know the music is appealing the visuals are appealing and their promotion is through the roof."
"One thing about K-pop is they'll use kicks and snares and snaps that feel a lot more aggressive and a lot more EDM-heavy than hip-hop-heavy."
"It doesn't really feel like it would be something like a Metro Boomin production. It definitely feels like a K-pop production."
"Let's start with the drums for the chorus because this is really what makes a K-pop chorus, I think, feel like a chorus slash drop."
"It's like finding out your favorite K-Pop group has an evil twin."
"so much music that comes out of the K-pop scene is just so fantastic"
"Every single music label that has a K-Pop group should have mental health support available to their Idols."
"K-pop girl group 50/50 would blow up TikTok with their song 'Cupid'."
"Until the sudden surge in popularity of K-pop starting around 2018 or so, there were only 16 songs that were predominantly in a different language to even reach the top 10 in the US."
"This shelf here has all of my kpop photo cards."
"Whenever I put on an outfit for a K-pop concert, I truly feel like I'm a soldier getting suited up for war."
"Skincare routines might seem like everyday knowledge, but achieving flawless skin like a K-pop idol requires more than basic care."
"Develop deep research skills to gather accurate information, particularly regarding auditions in K-pop companies' training programs."
"Twice are no longer just K-pop idols, they're global artists legends."
"Twice: the highest selling K-pop girl group ever."
"K-pop often seems like it's trying to be state-of-the-art. This is pretty old school, just your classic happy heartbreak song about romance being a waste of time."
"I've been in K-pop for a minute, you know six, seven years and I have never seen this much of a quote following for a K-pop group not from a big company ever."
"It really does almost feel as if some fans forget that K-pop Idols who speak English are still K-pop idols and they should still be treated with respect as well."
"If we get to the point where you want to get, if you hey yeah hey yeah, everything reminded me of you. Sorry I only listened to K-pop, except for maybe some pop songs baby."
"success for a K-Pop group can be attributed to their company's use of resources and opportunities"
"Shinhwa are first generation Trailblazers."
"EXO made one of the most creative debuts in K-pop history."
"BTS went from seven young artists who were too cool for school to the world's most cherished Superstars."
"As K-pop itself becomes more Global, there seems to be a question as to what counts as K-pop."
"I just I love so much that's coming out of the K-pop world right now all the production value on the videos and the music is absolutely insane."
"I think in general a2k's girl group will be a global K-Pop group while Jeep Academy's girl group will be a Global Group."
"One of the biggest shifts and changes with K-pop in general is idols who have a stronger color and personality."
"It's so fun just trying to emulate my favorite k-pop artists."
"Yeah, I like it, it's theatrical, I think it uses the K-pop medium to say something."
"This is going to be my last chance before I'm too old, because I turned 19 this year. I thought I was too old at 15 to become a kpop idol. Here I am 19."
"K-pop is literally the beauty standard of Korea."
"Considering all YG debuts that I have been able to witness and experience, this has definitely not fallen short."
"...txt just they put out a lot of music... they are probably maybe the most prolific group when it in K-pop now..."
"K-pop has the most amazing music videos, aesthetics, the idols, dancers, artists. I mean, the quality of K-pop is like off the roofs."
"K-pop is catchy, bro. It's freaking bomb, man."
"XG is proof that the K-pop formula works regardless of who's in the group."
"K-pop and the idea of K-pop has a much more global appeal than J-pop does at least right now in the current moment in history."
"Txt are bringing something different to the K-pop world at the moment... proving to be the powerhouses in their own right with their endless potential."
"Companies are going to keep trying to find either new or more ways to increase K-pop's popularity in the west or around the globe."
"Kpop stands need to put more respect on Block B and especially Zoo's name... his influence on the industry and a lot of the artists we see today has been absolutely massive."
"17's success story is one of the best that I've had the pleasure to witness... they had a slow and steady rise getting better and better with each era."
"cultural appropriation is real and a huge problem in kpop"
"Kpop is supposed to be enjoyable."
"MAMAMOO has been consistently disrupting the conventional norms of the Korean music scene, forging a genre of their own."
"While queerbaiting has been a rising conversation in k-pop, MAMAMOO's stance and actions speak for themselves."
"I really like K-pop and I really like funky earrings."
"The song directly rejects ideologies that have long driven K-pop and arguably Korean society."
"Getting to see their drive for success happen was inspiring and gave me a lot of hope for the future of kpop."
"They paved the way and I think not enough K-pop fans give that credit where it's due."
"Their popularity and their impact brought distribution of Kpop albums to places they hadn't been before."
"People like Twice saying 'BTS paved the way'."
"You have to admit they paved the way."
"BTS who debuted nine years ago most definitely have paved the way for the artists that came after them."
"BTS's artistic influence is extremely prevalent if you look at the K-pop industry today."
"Every K-Pop song and music video I've seen is just set that standard that high."
"We're going to now take time to talk with ONCE fans."
"Fancy was a K-pop sensation; it embodies K-pop."
"Twice is a nine-member girl group and they were formed by the K-pop company JYP."
"For a long period after the release of 'Formula of Love,' it remained K-pop's most acclaimed album with a score of 91."
"Twice is a group that has never failed to grow as an artist in the last seven years."
"The significant influence of BTS's hiatus on K-pop's popularity."
"K-pop is literally one of the pillars for my mental health."
"K-pop has developed into a massive international business that's totally transformed South Korea's economy and influence."
"For every one dollar spent on the K-pop industry, the Korean government gets five dollars back."
"Appealing to markets outside of Korea isn't a new concept in K-pop."
"I mean, I'm a K-pop star; I can wear anything I want, right?"
Nicknamed the "Princes of K-Pop," SHINee has played an integral role in K-pop's growth, sparking fashion trends, cultivating the defining musical sounds of a generation, and breaking boundaries across the globe.
"President Barack Obama said young Americans had taken more of an interest in Korean culture and language because of groups like SHINee at the 2017 Asia Leadership Conference."
Responsible for several viral memes and creating staple K-Pop hits with songs like "Ring Ding Dong," "Lucifer," and "Sherlock," SHINee has played a major foundational role in the spread of the Hallyu Wave.
"SHINee made history becoming the first Asian artist to perform at Abbey Road Studios in London and the first K-Pop group to play a solo concert in London."
"SHINee won Best Dance Performance at the M-net Asian Music Awards."
"SHINee’s First Japan tour set a record for most people in attendance to a Korean Act’s First Japan Tour with over 200,000 people."
"Jonghyun was one of K-pop's most impressive vocalists, songwriters, and producers."
"SHINee will always be five because it's as five even now that they left their mark on the world."
"SHINee deserves every ounce of credit for helping to define the identity of a generation and inspire the innovations in another."
"That's why SHINee matters even in today's K-Pop world."
SHINee’s song and album, "Lucifer" was a massive success, topping multiple Korean music charts and became the sixth best selling album in South Korea in 2010.
"Breaking through linguistic barriers, K-pop has amassed a worldwide following, making it one of the most lucrative and universally beloved musical genres of our time."
"Her path to becoming a revered figure in K-pop is emblematic of how familial support, coupled with personal ambition, can pave the way for groundbreaking success."
"Despite the comfort and security that her family's status afforded her, Tzuyu's ascent in the K-pop world is a story of personal ambition and the pursuit of a dream across borders."
"As the only Taiwanese member of the group, Tzuyu has become a symbol of pride for her home country."
"While their backgrounds may have provided a stable launching pad, it is their dedication, talent, and hard work that have truly defined their paths in the highly competitive world of K-pop."