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Hello! This is Marc with Premium Oppa. Today, we'd like to shed some light on
the Internet's best-known secret, Kpop.
We have five music videos we think you should know in order to better understand:
"What is Kpop?" and "How has it become so popular?"
To get us started, we have our hyung-nim Reuel. Let's go and check it out!
Ah, my beautiful babies.
The first video up is 'Gee'
by Girls' Generation.
A few years before Psy galloped his way into America,
David Letterman ahjussi said "Hello!" to them in Korean.
Girls' Generation is arguably one of the most popular Korean girl groups to date.
Hopefully after this preview of 'Gee' you'll see how Girls' Generation
is the current gold-standard for all Kpop groups aiming to submerge the world in hallyu.
Next up:
My future wifey
Hyuna, from the girl group 4MINUTE. This is her first mini solo album release called
'Bubble Pop'
Guys, I'm really sorry. I have a hard time containing myself.
A rising star in the Kpop scene, twenty-year-old Hyuna
features a more global presentation style with 'Bubble Pop'
From the outfits to the musical composition, this seems closer to
American-style pop but with a lot more twerking and a lot more popping.
Let's get a taste!
We can immediately see why Kpop is on a global standard.
From the high production value to the emphasis on storyline
and the twerkable dance choreography brought up to the level of Girls' Generation before it.
Also, Hyuna's the cleanest lady I've ever seen. Clen.
CLEN
By now it's obvious that Hyuna and Girls' Generation are at the top of their game.
But we'd be missing the point if we didn't include 2NE1 with their song 'I Love You'
2NE1 is a quartet of fierce ladies who project a 'do-it-myself' image
that's well known of the YG Entertainment label.
They continuously push the boundaries of what's considered to be normal in Kpop girl groups.
Man, every time I a 2NE1 video, I wanna hang out with similar ladies
who aren't afraid of what other people think about them.
Keep doing what you do 2NE1 and we look forward to seeing you again nextime, stateside.
I know all of you are all like,
"Where da cute boyz at?"
Well, I getchu bbs. So let's go and take a sec to check out Big ***'s 'Blue'
Perhaps the most swagged-out motherf'z in the scene,
Big *** is always beyond impressive. Pusing the limits with their lyrical writing skills,
musical compositions, and videos;
always breaking the mold when it comes to fashion and conceptualization.
'Blue' is a great overview of the group's vibe. Over-the-top music videos with a pinch of dramatic flair.
over the top music videos with a pinch dramatic flair
Well-cut outfits and an infectious chorus line.
This boy band is showing you how to dress like a gentleman.
Take note, homies.
Their label, YG Entertainment, has always worked hard
to try and push the lines between an unabashed style and sleek performances to assure you
that they're a top choice in Kpop entertainment.
Their use of English in the chorus lines is like an open invitation saying,
"Come and sing along.
Wow! Fantastic, baby."
Before Girls' Generation paved the global brick road for all the girl groups, it started with the boys.
Let's talk about Super Junior with their definitive song, "Superman"
We didn't choose this song for the normal glitz and glam found in music videos.
Instead, we wanted to showcase the live Kpop experience.
'Superman' is a tour montage video that showcases Super Junior's live, raw energy.
Super Junior is a tough thing to achieve in music.
With thirteen performers, they're one of the first groups to balance complex choreography
between so many people.
Not to mention, they had an extensive world-tour schedule.
That's all for our first Kpop lesson. Hope you liked our selection of music videos, and check them out yourselves.
Trust me:
dat *** is worth it.
Do you think we were missing any music videos in our first introduction to Kpop?
Well you can submit your own list,
down here below in comment section.
Hyunnerz~
Steak breakfast.
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