K-POP and Its Influence In Korea

Introduction of Big Bang Famous song: Bang Bang Bang, Loser Big Bang's music is one of the artists that all Koreans know. Their first debut was 10 years ago and it is impossible to talk about K-pop without Big Bang.  Covers various types of music Check out their music video!   https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bang+bang+bang Member 5 members in total Well-known member: G-Dragon, TOP Currently serving army  All Korean males have to serve military for two years before age 35 In Korea, military service issue is very sensitive topic because some celebrities try to avoid serving in the military.  TOP TOP is a member who is very controversial in Korea. He was serving the military in 2016; however, he was accused of smoking Marijuana while he was in the military. In Korea, using drugs are against the laws. Through TOP, it could be easily seen that Koreans are very sensitive about the military service and drugs  What can you...

Introduction of BTS Famous song: Spring day, DNA, Not Today Check out their music video!:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DwzBICPhd First group to be called as "hip hop" K-Pop group Usually, K-Pop groups are not related to hip hop. However, with the appearance of BTS, Koreans started to like hip-hop music created by K-pop groups.  Member 7 members in total Well-known member: Rap Monster  The leader of BTS is Rap Monster and he is the member who speaks English fluently in BTS Check out their interview in Ellen show:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOuFE-6Awos What can you learn about Korean culture from BTS? How has BTS shaped culture? BTS wear hip hop clothes -> Korean teens became interested in hip hop style clothes First group in Korea to receive Billboard music award, First group in Korea to perform on the AMA award Before BTS, K-pop's influences was limited to countries in Asia. However, their appearance at the Billboard music...

Introduction of Exo Famous Song: Growl, Overdose A Song " Growl" created Korean school uniform boom. When Exo performed "Growl", they wore school uniform. While school uniform is not liked by most of the students in Korea, Exo's growl changed the perception of school uniform.  Check out their music video! Growl:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3dezFzsNss Member 9 members in total Well-known member: Kai Exo was the first group to include several members from China. Originally, K-pop groups only included Korean members. However, after Exo's inclusion of Chinese members K-pop became popular in China. What can you learn about Korean culture from Exo? How has Exo shaped culture? Hair style-> Korean male teenagers take a lot of care about their hair style. First group to reach out all different countries in Asia Koreans realized that K-pop is worldwide with the appearance of Exo