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It’s not an overstatement to say that in South Korea, celebrities are held to a higher standard than many in Western culture. Singers are referred to as “idols” in the industry, and the title alone demonstrates the pressure that these sometimes teenagers are under to be the best role models for millions. This however comesContinue reading “Dark Side of K-pop”

With hundreds of girl groups debuting over the past decade or so, one way to differentiate themselves among an arguably formulaic market is to have a concept that stands out. From girl crush to nightmare, concepts vary in k-pop and that’s what keeps the industry thriving. Fin.K.L and S.E.S became household names in the 1990s,Continue reading “Popular Concepts for Female Kpop Artists”

In the last two decades female groups in k-pop have had increased popularity, this is my personal ranking of girl groups that have debuted in the past 20 years, looking at fandom size, youtube views, awards and legacy worldwide. 5. 2NE1 Debut: May 6th 2009Most viewed MV: I AM THE BEST (255 million)-Having sold 66.5Continue reading “5 Most Popular Girl Groups In The Last 20 Years”