K-Pop is a genre of popular music originating from South Korea that is influenced by Western music and focuses on both visual and auditory elements. Most K-Pop artists train for years under an entertainment company before debuting in a group with 4-9 members each assigned a role, then promote their music through performances on shows, radio, and other media in cycles that may include international markets.
K-Pop is a genre of popular music originating from South Korea that is influenced by Western music and focuses on both visual and auditory elements. Most K-Pop artists train for years under an entertainment company before debuting in a group with 4-9 members each assigned a role, then promote their music through performances on shows, radio, and other media in cycles that may include international markets.
K-Pop is a genre of popular music originating from South Korea that is influenced by Western music and focuses on both visual and auditory elements. Most K-Pop artists train for years under an entertainment company before debuting in a group with 4-9 members each assigned a role, then promote their music through performances on shows, radio, and other media in cycles that may include international markets.
K-Pop is... ★ Short for Korean Pop ★ Influenced by western music
★ Focuses on both visual and auditory
elements of music ★ Most widely known artist is PSY Characteristics ★ Idols are signed and train under an entertainment company ★ Groups have 4-9 members ★ Everyone is given a role Pre-Debut ★ Idols spend years training ★ Trainees are not guaranteed to debut ★ They are given lessons in singing, dance, and foreign language Promotion ★ Groups perform and promote in cycles ★ Some may even promote in Japan or China ★ Groups promote through music shows, radio, dramas, and more Fans ★ There are official fanclubs and fan-meets ★ Fans create fanchants and fansites Personal Connection