The Rise of Kpop

I've just only recently been to a Kpop group concert and this group is called, iKON. iKON is a korean group consisting of 7 guys, 2 of which are rappers, formed by a very well known South Korean record label, YG Entertainment. The kind of music that iKON makes is mostly of those up-beat/catchy range, the kind that when you listen to it, you can't help but to bop your head along to the beat. They also do the more slow and downbeat kind of songs as well and they are equally as good but if you are looking for a song to hype up the atmosphere an iKON song might just do the trick. I might be bias since iKON is one of my favorites but their dance choreography are also as upbeat as the song and it radiates so much,in the teenage slag, 'swag'. Of course they are also many other Kpop groups that does something similar might even be better, in some other's opinions but these are mine.

Try and listen!!:

iKON: Rhythm Ta

                                       

BTS: Fire (This is another upbeat song by another Kpop group that is raved by MANY)

  Why Kpop?:

• What sets the Kpop music apart from Western music is probably how much more unique/dramatic their music videos are. The effort they put in making their music videos is one of a kind, with the use of effects, makeup and outfits.
• I also feel like the lyrics that they use in their songs are much more meaningful, like when you listen to it, you can feel all the emotions that the songwriter is trying to convey. 
• It is very common for any Kpop group/idol to dance while singing. This just shows how much more harder they have to try and practice because not everyone can dance and sing at the same time. Since they are a lot of Kpop groups, each and everyone of them has to think of a more unique choreography to stand out from the rest. How much they have trained can be seen as proof when how they performed it live is similar to what you see in their music videos.
• Not only is the Korean industry known for their music, but also their dramas (which are sososo good) and their variety shows that helps the Korean industry be known to many people all around the world.