Korea. Dictionary K-ror

Korean pop music, or K-pop , this is already an international phenomenon, considering that her fans can now be found not only in South Korea, but also in other countries, mainly in Asia. Following the Japanese wave of J-pop, Korean youth culture has caused a boom in China, Taiwan, South-East Asia and even in Japan itself. This happened relatively recently, but the path to the popularization of Korean pop music was long and dates back half a century.

Concerts were held at American bases where Korean musicians could earn extra money, and it so happened that it was from the stage of the 8th US Army that the famous bands, which served as the beginning of rock music in South Korea.

One of the first and most famous stars of those years was Patty Kim (real name Kim Hye Ja), who made her debut in front of American soldiers in 1959. Her career includes performances in Japan, New York and, according to some rumors, she became famous even in North Korea.

Thanks to the song "Girl from Seoul" (서울의 아가씨 ) fame came to the trio "Lee Sisters" ( Lee Sisters ), the name of which was inspired by the “Kim Sisters,” who performed Korean folk songs in a variety show style. So, "The Lee Sisters":

Rock music in South Korea began to appear virtually simultaneously with the rise of the Beatles in the UK, again thanks to AFKN radio. Foreign music quickly gained popularity among Koreans, and they began to try to create their own groups, so rock music began to be called “group sound” in Korea. Rock bands performed for the US military at bases in Yongsan, Kunsan, Pyeongtaek, Munsan. Having gained experience, they then entered the national stage.

The birth of Korean rock is called the debut in 1964 of the group “Add 4”, created by musician Shin Jun Hyun, who never parted with a guitar throughout his life. His blues "Woman in the Rain" (빗속의 여인 ) then took first place in popularity, and is still sung by various performers.

Simultaneously with Add 4, the Key Boys team appeared키 보이스 , which in 1963 was created by five guys on one of the stages of the 8th US Army. These are Yoon Han Gi, Kim Hong Thak, Ok Sung Bin, Cha Do Gyun and Cha Jun Nak (윤항기 , 김홍탁, 옥성빈, 차도균, 차중락 ). Two years later, they released the first album of songs by composer Kim Young Gwan (김영광 ), but did not last long in this composition. After two of them left for another group, the previous lineup disbanded and a new one was formed while maintaining the same name “Key Boys”.

Sisters Bae In Soon and Bae In Sook in the duet "Pearl Sisters"(펄 시스터즈) were unsurpassed stars, unlike others, who rose not from the stage of the 8th US Army, but from the screens of television that had just emerged in the country.

In the late 60s they gained popularity thanks to the program “Show-show-show!” TVS TV channel. The Bae sisters were distinguished to perfection not only by their musical qualities and voices, but also by their pretty faces, beautiful figures and living plastic. The song “Nima,” composed by the above-mentioned Add 4 musician Shin Joon Hyun, debuted in either 1968 or 1969.

Subsequently, Bae In Sun married a South Korean oligarch, her sister Bae In Sook performed solo concerts for some time, and then married an American Korean and left the country.

Singer Kim Jung Mi (김정미 ) in the 70s had the same voice and manners as Western stars in the heyday of the hippies.

In 1976, in Seoul, led by bassist and singer Ku Chang Mo, the group “Black Tetra-3” was created, which, in my opinion, was a kind of Korean version of the group “ Animals".

"Songolmae" (송골매 ) http://www.songolmae.co.kr/ , which means "Falcon", became a rock band that became famous in South Korea since the early 80s. It was formed in 1978, led by drummer Bae Cheol Soo, and then Koo Chang Mo joined the group. The group ceased operations in 1991.

By the way, Koo Chan Mo performed successfully as a solo artist in the 80s, thanks to his melodic songs and pleasant, naturally flowing voice.

A very bright and unique, in my opinion, phenomenon in Korean pop music was Cho Young Pil (조용필) - website (http://www.choyongpil.com/web/ . He was born in 1950 in Hwaseong. He began his career in 1969 by creating the country group Atkins (애트킨즈), then there were other groups until Cho Yong Pil began performing under his own name in the 80s. His songs, familiar from his hoarse, slightly sad voice, were sung by both “fathers” and “children”, that is, people of different generations; they were known and loved by residents of the country of different classes, regardless of their position in society, be it presidents or peasants .

In 2005, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule, he performed a two-hour concert in Pyongyang on the wave of cultural exchanges between the two Korean states. The folk song “Arirang” he performed created a sensation among North Korean spectators - tears welled up in their eyes:

Among the stars of the 80s, the comic group “Seobangcha” (소방차) - “Fire Truck” – never left the television screens of South Korea. Three guys in funny banana pants danced and sang at the same time, contrasting themselves with the seriousness of previous South Korean musicians.

Singer Kim Wan Sun (김완선 ) was always welcome on the charts on South Korean TV screens in the late 80s. Her spectacular appearance, high, slightly cracking voice, and colorfully choreographed performances made Kim Wan Sun a bright star of South Korean pop music, although the singer was sometimes ridiculed on television about her intelligence. One of the most famous songs then there was a hit “In the rhythm of the dance” (리듬속의 그 춤을 ):

Kim Wan Sun then began appearing on Taiwanese television cooking Korean national dishes and, by the way, demonstrated excellent knowledge of the Chinese language. Here's another song:

In 1988, the Olympic Games were held in Seoul and the main song of the host country was “Hand in Hand” ( Hand in Hand ) performed by the group Koreana , which was created back in 1962 and sang in Korean and English.

The songs of the 80s in South Korea were very pop, but melodic, varied and easy to remember. Thus, I still remember “Ballad of Memory” performed by Jang Hye Ri:

In the 90s, South Korean pop music came under the influence of rap and hip-hop, and many new young teams emerged looking for new forms of music. There were a myriad of projects, but the group “Seo Tae Ji and Children” stood out from the crowd (서태지와아이들), the English name of which was: SEO Taiji and Boys. It was headed by a musician born in 1972, whose real name is Jeong Hyun-chul. He took his pseudonym Seo Taeji when he played in the metal band Sonavi. With its collapse in 1991, he formed a musical and choreographic group “Seo Tae Ji and the Children,” which gained enormous popularity:

In the new millennium, Korean pop music boldly stepped into the world with the emergence of such personalities as Kwon Bo Ah, who is widely known under the pseudonym BoA (in addition to her name, this is also an abbreviation for Beat of Angel ). Fluent in English and Japanese, she has performed in the United States, and in Japan she has given some serious competition to J-pop stars.

South Korean music is becoming brighter, more lively, and it is no longer at all similar to the one with which it all began. But this is the essence of evolution. One might ask what is Korean left in it. The answer is simple - it is performed by Koreans with all their inherent emotionality, sincerity and with full dedication.

New shocking groups from Asia began to appear frequently on music channels and on the Internet. Possessing a unique style of clothing, excellent choreography and incomparable songs, they are winning more and more fans around the world. The name of this phenomenon is K-pop.

The early nineties can be considered the starting point of the march of k-pop in its modern form. In 1992, a trio called Seo Taiji & Boys performed on a local television talent show, performing a hip-hop song with a distinctive Western sound. Nowadays such groups as “Girls Generation”, “Super Junior”, “Big Bang” perform in this genre, which have become widely known not only in Asia, but throughout the world.

Russians are familiar with K-pop only thanks to the famous video by PSY “Gangnam style”, which has received more than two billion views on YouTube. But in reality, this video is just a small tip of the iceberg of Korean popular music.

K-pop and its features

K-pop is a music genre that originated in South Korea. The melodic part incorporates many other styles, such as electronic and dance music, rock, hip-hop, and may even contain elements of classical and country.

It is being performed idols (eng. Idol)- teenagers who, from childhood, production centers specially teach vocals and dances. K-pop groups consist of either only girls or only boys, and their group size varies from five to nine people. So what is so special about this popular music that makes it so fascinating?

Of course, these are the songs themselves - simple melodies mainly with a strong bias towards electronic dance music that “clings” to the ear. The tracks are sometimes so mesmerizing that it no longer matters that they are performed in an unfamiliar language. Although in Lately there is a tendency to insert English words into a song to attract listeners from all over globe and let them understand what the story is about.

The themes of the songs are very diverse: from food and lifestyle to romantic relationships, and some songs can be full-fledged stories containing deep thoughts. It is worth noting that such music not only looks at Korean culture, but also includes many references associated with other countries and peoples.

Idols: "fake idols"

These are Korean performers who have signed a contract with some agency involved in music promotion. Before becoming popular and recognizable, young guys undergo complex training courses in vocal, dance and acting skills, and thanks to this, they not only perform songs on stage, but also star in various TV series.

K-pop performers are also trained foreign languages, and the producers bring their appearance to perfection, and in the very literally. Almost all idols have transferred plastic surgery and keep themselves in shape by sitting on strict diets and actively engaging in strenuous exercise. As a rule, the private life of such guys is not made public, which adds a certain aura of mystery and enigma to their personality.

Images and dances are cooler than Michael Jackson's

One of the main attractive factors of this genre is the visual content and the image of the performers. Asia has long been famous for its artistry and subtle artistic approach, which has played a significant role in the local entertainment industry.

In all their videos, K-pop stars are professionally made up and have an individual style, expressed not only in flashy hairstyles, but also in extravagant clothes. There is an opinion that the image of the performers outshines many Western stars in its effectiveness and originality.

Idols are not at all shy about bringing something new and interpreting modern trends in their own way. A good example is rapper G-Dragon and singer CL, who became style icons by introducing new trends among young people, be it clothing items or new hairstyles.

Korean groups are famous not only for their vocal abilities, but also for their carefully crafted dances that require vocational training. It takes an insane amount of time and effort to prove that artists dance no worse live than in their videos. Men's dancing are based on hip-hop, while women's are more sophisticated and simple.

Analogues of the genre in the world

K-pop is by no means a unique genre, but all similar analogues are located in the Asian part of our planet. The big and main competitor of the Koreans is J-pop, which, as you might guess, comes from the land of the rising sun - Japan. It also features music performed by idols, and you can see the similarity in concept. But there are differences between them, and this affects the popularity of Japanese and Korean music abroad:

J-pop music videos do not have such powerful visualization and impact, what happens on the screen is almost static, there is no such strong choreography, everything is based on its own identity, and because of this, the music videos seem strange;

K-pop places a strong emphasis on social portals. Each group has its own YouTube channel, Facebook pages and Twitter feeds, where they constantly post photos of themselves, talk about their shows and even hold competitions. The Japanese do not strive for such aggressive propaganda, preferring to work for their “home” audience;

K-pop works according to its own well-established scheme, trying not to deviate from existing canons, focusing on the West and electronic music. J-pop is more experimental, which is reflected in the sound, number and variations of instruments, and also mixes larger number styles, often uses guitar music;

Fans of Japanese music abroad, as a rule, are fans of Japanese cartoons - anime. Korean popular music is independent from other media arts.

K-pop is taking over the world

K-pop's fan base is growing wider, standing out in separate subculture. This is especially noticeable in Latin America, the USA, Europe - and is only beginning to develop in Russia. In our country, fans organize dance competitions among themselves, copying the choreography of their favorite Korean performers, and also perform at events dedicated to Asian culture.

Various festivals are organized annually, including the K-Pop World Festival, the largest of all. Every year it is held in different countries, but the finale of the festival always ends in South Korea, in the city of Changwon. Participating in it are: young talents from all over the world, and famous korean singers. It is worth noting that the South Korean government financially supports the entire infrastructure musical activity, which helps them strengthen relations with Western states.

K-pop is a powerful conveyor belt for the creation of media products, aimed not only at the audience of its country, but also at the whole world. Like Hollywood, it throws more and more new projects onto the market, the number of which can reach up to 90 groups per year, without losing the quality of the content.
This genre of music leaves a positive impression on its listeners: pleasant songs with interesting texts, great visual content.

All this is very eye-catching. Many teenagers want to be like idols who always look great, have their own sophisticated, impeccable style and have the magic of attractiveness. The desire to come into contact with something ideal and beautiful has made k-pop not just a passing trend, but a part of the lives of its many fans, whose numbers are growing every year.

K-pop groups and artists

Seo Taiji & Boys - a group that existed from 1992 to 1996, which popularized Western hip-hop in Korean music. After the group's disbandment, founder Seo Taeji began a solo career and became famous outside of Korea playing heavy alternative rock music.

Girls' Generation- a very famous and world-famous female octet, founded in 2007. In Korea, it is better known as So Nyeo Shi Dae (Sonyo Side). The songs use styles such as electro-pop and bubblegum pop. They have recorded 6 studio albums in Korean and Japanese. They are famous for their videos, for which they received an award " Best video of the Year" at the YouTube Music Awards in 2013, beating out Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus.

G-dragon (G-Dragon) - singer, actor, model. In addition to your solo career, participates in the k-pop project Big Bang. He gained particular popularity because of his extraordinary style of clothing. He writes songs in the hip-hop genre and has released 2 studio albums.

ARTEM SOLOPAEV

Korea. Dictionary K-ror

1. J-Pop, K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop, J-Rock and others

2. Professional words:

*Unnie and Oppa are a way to address a girl and a guy in Korean.

“K-POP”, “k-pop”, “K-pop” - I began to hear more and more often from people I know, see comments on social networks and see various posts and images. “Kay-po-o-op”, yes “Kay-pop”, but what is it?I climbed websites, read a lot of literature, talked to people from this field and was stunned. It turns out that this is a whole subculture that is gaining popularity around the world. A WHOLE SUB-CULTURE! And I didn’t even know.

K-POP, or Korean Wave, or Hallyu is a subculture consisting of fans of South Korean musical groups. If one of your friends puts a picture of some cute, cute Korean resident on their profile photo, and the corresponding slang appears on the wall, then you know that this is it. These are the most “yummy” adored celebrities that fans call "oljan", which means models with big eyes, small noses and lips. Such a doll-like appearance is achieved thanks to plastic surgery, makeup and photoshop.
In general, K-pop (keɪ pɔp/, an abbreviation for the English Korean pop) is a musical genre that originated in South Korea and incorporates elements of Western electropop, hip-hop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues.

Rolling Stone magazine stated that " K-pop is a "mixture of trendy Western music and high-energy Japanese pop" and "hunts listeners' heads with repetitive hooks, sometimes English language"; K-pop “treads the line of mixing styles, combining both singing and rapping and placing a special emphasis on action and powerful visuals».

In Korea, the term K-pop refers to almost any genre of Korean pop music. In other countries, “K-pop” refers exclusively to music performed by so-called idols, similar in concept to Japanese idols, performed in a mixture of the above genres. Also, this concept outside the country includes modern South Korean fashion and style.

One of the distinctive features of Korean groups can be read in the number of participants within one project (about 12-15 people). As a rule, they all live together in the same house and spend all their time in each other’s company. Some participants prepare for their role from childhood " music idol" To enjoy success, Korean performers need to train a lot, because in their work a lot of emphasis is placed on the visuals.

Despite the large number of participants, the group performs all choreographic movements with amazing precision and synchronization. Another feature of K-pop performers is their constant interactive way of communicating with their fans. Performers maintain their own forums, create their own pages on social networks and channels on YouTube. It is largely due to this that the popularity of Korean groups has grown so much.

Capepers

So, after knowing all this, I still couldn't understand how K-pop owes such popularity. This is why I met (even if not in real life, but on the Internet) with a representative of this subculture and asked her a couple of questions. Terry (that's what she called herself) described herself this way.

“I’m not such an active person, but I really like to go to various festivals created by K-pop fans. These are various dance parties, gatherings and just weekly meetings of K-pop culture lovers. Many of my friends arrange cover dance team. They dress up in clothes similar in style to the style of one or another group they are dancing with, stage dances, as well as crossovers of dances of different groups, perform with this and win in various competitions.

They also speak at various city events as activists. They gather for meetings in the youth palace, where we listen to music and dance unprofessionally for the soul We discuss news from the world of K-pop.

I’m not one of those fans who want children from idols, but personally, Korean music really lifts my spirits, I want to dance, smile, jump to it, it charges me with positivity.” One of my favorite groups is BTS (note: BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단, also known as Bangtan Boys) is a Korean hip-hop group formed in 2013 by Big Hit Entertainment).

I love them for their bright, fiery videos, funny songs, high level choreography. Their group, in fact, is divided into guys who dance, rap, and sing well. And many of them cannot do what others can. But for group dances they train a lot.

There are various video projects where they participate for fun and to show their abilities to the audience. Just recently I watched a funny video, where they switched parts and the guy who raps tried to sing. They are not afraid to show theirs weak sides. In various humorous shows, they come up with poems/compose songs and raps on the go, try to repeat their speed dances, the dances of others, including women's groups. Cheerful guys, in general, very open.”

After this answer, I came to the conclusion that, apparently, K-pop just had to hook me. And I can’t help but insert the answer of another very interesting girl.

Sania

“K-POP is something like my hobby. I'm following the news. I sometimes save photos biases(note: favorite boy band members), I watch various shows, videos, reactions, sometimes dramas (editor's note: Japanese television series. On Japanese television channels they are among the highest rated programs. Despite the name, dramas are produced in various genres - comedy, detective stories, horror, etc.) . I vote for biases on various sites and battles.

Many people think that K-pop is not very widespread in Russia, and, in general, in the world, but this is not so, there are a lot of fans. Sometimes groups come to Russia, mainly to Moscow. In addition to Moscow fans, fans from other cities also come. Tickets sometimes sell out in minutes, which means there are a lot of fans. Many fans buy albums, stuff stuff, etc. Fans provide friendly support to people from different countries with the same interests. Many people, including myself, look up to some of the members as role models.”

K-pop fan profile

Then I compiled a tiny questionnaire with simple questions, and asked K-pop fans to respond as well. I would like to thank the same Terry for her help in finding interested people and very unusual interlocutors.

1. Favorite artists (groups, songs, videos, whatever)
2. How do they catch you?
3. How do you show your interest in K-pop?
4. Who are you in everyday life?
5. K-pop for you is...
6. Do you participate in any festivals? If yes, then tell us about them.

Alexey Verner

1. Nu'est, BTS, Got7, Big Bang, EXO, Block B.
2. Very cool voices and appearance. I like that the songs combine English and Korean.
3. I listen to a lot of songs, watch videos, look for information about groups and their members.
4. Man, no?
5. Sweet for the ears.
6. It hasn’t happened yet, but that’s it for now.

불

1. Wonder girls, 4minute, Mamamoo, Exid, Dlackpink, Red velvet, k.a.r.d, cl, taeyeon.
2. I like the songs. As soon as I hear it, my ass immediately begins to twitch.
3. A strange question, to be honest.
4. I run a special public page.
5. An ordinary schoolboy.
6. And “Who Knows.”

Aldyn-Ay

1. Big Bang, 2ne1, Super Junior, SNSD, BTS.
2. Big Bang opened the world of k-pop to me, it was the 2009 video “Lollipop”, which hooked me with its brightness and the catchy chorus “” lali lali dad”
2NE1 - they are cool, they have their own style, incomparable CL.
Super Junior is the original 13 charismatic and dancing idols, I love them very much for their songs and amazing choreography.
SNSD - they are all very beautiful, they are nice to look at, I like their choreography.
BTS are like a big and elegant candle on the K-pop cake.
3. Now I’m trying to keep track of new products, I’m subscribed to the groups’ YouTube channels. During my school years, there was some kind of obsession, I was learning the language, I wanted to delve deeper into Korean culture.
4. Student.
5. This is a movement that unites and brings people together.
6. No, I don’t participate.

Ember

1. Bts, block b, got7, 2rbina 2rista, iamx.
2. K-pop dances and idols, turbine with positivity, and iamx with relaxation.
3. Dancing, clothes and walls hung with idols in the room.
4. Special chan.
5. Movement and admiration.
6. I am participating. As a cosplayer and now as a dancer. There were a lot of impressions from the debut, considering that my team won the title of 3rd degree laureate, including me.

1. Favorites... this is difficult because I often listen to just selections. Well, most often in my playlist there are “imagine dragons”, “bts”, “arctic monkeys”, “coldplay”, “exo”, “bap”, etc.:d
2. In principle, I love music - sometimes the sound is awesome, and sometimes the text is awesome.
3. Memes and checking for updates on YouTube.
4. I’m finishing 11th grade, I have close friends... I don’t even know. How can I answer?
5. A special genre of music.
6. I rarely go to festivals, but I often go to K-pop parties.

1. Groups: V.A.R, BlockB, BigBang, 2ne1. The songs are difficult, there are many of them 😀 . Clips: B.A.P - power\young,wild & free; BTS - Young Forever; BigBang - tonight
2. I don’t even know, everyone? In some places I like the concept of the group, in others the participants themselves, their character, behavior, etc. I only listen to someone’s songs, without knowing anything about the group. Everything catches on.
3. Well, there’s only one concert here on May 9th, so I’m going there.
4. Student.
5. Music, beloved and dear.

Catherine

1. There is no beloved at the moment.
2. Usually the song has a catchy motive, a solo on some instruments (violin, flute, trumpet, not guitar xd).
3. I listen to songs, watch videos. Occasionally I attend parties dedicated to this topic.
4. Man.
5. Music and videos with handsome guys.
6. Every year I participate in the local anime festival Animia.

It turns out that people are simply rushing. Funny music With beautiful picture– that’s the whole secret or what? Perhaps I’m tired, perhaps I’m getting old, but I wasn’t drawn in or caught. But, to each his own, right? And for some, this is what K-pop is all about.

Post 03/13/2017 Super User 3616

Nowadays, various trends in culture are sweeping one after another. What have we not seen over the past few years! However, there are things that are steadily gaining popularity and spreading throughout the world. And today I will tell you about such a popular subculture as k-pop and explain what it is and where it came from.

K-pop is a musical genre that originated in South Korea and contains elements of Western electropop, hip-hop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues. Surely everyone remembers the stylish PSY, who took over the world with his song Gangnam Style in 2012? So this was just the beginning, because k-pop continues to slowly but surely capture the world and the sympathies of young people.

K-pop artists are confidently making their way not only to the Asian market, but also to the rest of the world. The Internet has allowed young guys with bright hairstyles not only to become stars, but also to make their creativity the basis of a new youth culture, which, in some cases, develops into a cult. Their concert tours span countries: USA, France, Germany, Chile - K-pop fever spreads quickly and regardless of geography. And Russia is no exception.

Representatives of this genre with their music make it to the top of the most authoritative charts (for example, the American Billboard). BTS, one of the famous K-pop groups, with their album Wings stayed at 26th position for 2 weeks, next to Adele. Before this, no K-pop group had managed to reach such heights, which speaks volumes about the power of their songs and the speed at which they gained popularity.

But how do people become interested in this genre? To understand this, I decided to talk to two Russian-speaking K-pop fans and find out how they discovered this culture.

Alina: ""My sister told me about k-pop, as she was studying it at the time. Korean. I was about 12 years old at the time. At first I wasn’t attracted to K-pop songs. But after 2 years, I accidentally came across one of those songs that my sister played for me and I decided to listen to it. As a result, I sat for 2 hours listening to the songs of this group. My sister, having learned that I liked the songs, began to send me other groups and dramas. I was amazed by the synchronicity and complexity of the dance of K-pop artists. They made everything so easy and beautiful, but if you try to repeat it, you will understand that it is hellish work to learn their choreography. That's how I became interested in the K-pop genre.""

Irina: "I discovered K-pop by accident. One day I was looking for something to watch and was offered one “movie” (later I realized that it was a drama). The drama was called "Let's Go, Handsome Men." And after watching it, I started looking for music and met the group Boyfriend. From that time on, I began to become interested in Korea and this culture. This was about 4 years ago. That’s how I slowly learned about k-ror. Maybe it's fate. What attracts me to k-pop is that most of the songs have a deep meaning. Sometimes they helped me a lot in difficult times. Well, where would we be without their choreography, it is, as always, complex, beautiful and rhythmic. The attitude of the artists towards the fans shows their sincerity, they show themselves as they really are, and this is very touching."

In Russia, k-pop has just begun to gain its popularity, but it is doing so faster and faster. Thanks to the activity of the community of Russian fans, K-pop artists began to be published in the well-known magazine for young people “All Stars”, and their clips were shown on Russian television. All this tells us that, having emerged as a musical genre, K-pop has turned into an entire subculture with millions of fans among young people around the world.