Do Koreans Listen To Kpop?

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[@hongjoongsbutterfly]

I feel like the first guy is definitely correct that it makes it feel like it's easier to connect with the music when it's in a different language and you don't necessarily understand the lyrics (so you don't realize if they're cringy) and just listen to the sound of the music. That's why he said he enjoys Jpop, and I feel like it's also why a lot of non-Korean speakers enjoy Kpop. It might even be why Koreans seem to enjoy Western pop so much. I really don't understand the guy who said he thinks Kpop songs all sound too similar but he listens to pop (I'm assuming that means Western pop)...because to me Western pop all sounds similar. And honestly, I don't think foreigners who are educated about Korea at least a little bit have a stereotype that Koreans all listen to Kpop...I think it's pretty well known that ballads, hip hop and for the older generation trot seem to be the most dominant genres. I am kind of amused by the number of times you heard New Jeans in the responses, you could probably predict what people would say by that point.

[@manifest3695]

I was gnu comment something but u basically summer up everything i wanted to say😂

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@ElwynnForest Well there’s also K-R&B and K-HipHop

[@zuvielwitz-xq2lr]

@@ElwynnForest Isn’t K-pop a mixture of many genres you mentioned ?

[@hongjoongsbutterfly]

@@ElwynnForest I'm sorry but I don't agree. I don't think the voices in Kpop sound similar at all, and honestly I think you'd find the variety in it if you looked into it more. It's a bit different with Kpop in that a single group can be doing many different genres in their songs, as opposed to Western artists just sticking to one genre so you have to listen to more artists if you want more genres. However, I would agree a lot of Kpop TITLE tracks might have a kind of similar sound because they're meant to be catchy. If you want variety you NEED to dig into the entire album, not just the title tracks. To me, if I put on a pop radio station in America, every song is going to sound very similar to my ears. While I'm here, I like your username. It's cute to find a World of Warcraft player here.

[@ANDSTONE100]

@@ElwynnForest It doesn't really make sense to compare the variety of a specific genre with an entire music industry lol.

[@lme96]

It is funny seeing how foreigners feel kpop is edgy, different, more creative than western pop, and that western pop has become boring. But when it comes to the koreans interviewed, they feel kpop is bland and boring, where as western pop is more creative and diverse. Funny how that works. I guess that's where growing up in a certain pop culture comes to play. Koreans are used to korean pop culture and are looking for something different, where as the comments I read appear to be used to western pop culture and so are also looking for something different as well.

[@TyoungG]

영어를 할줄 안다는건 영어권 문화에 익숙하다는 뜻임.. 케이팝을 깍아내리고 자기가 듣는 영어권 문화 음악을 더 좋아할 가망성이 큼..

[@anistardi]

@@TyoungG It is not true. Music has no language barrier. You can listen music without a vocal. If you cannot, you just do not understand about music. In the internet age, there are many translation and community that can explain a lyric in other language.

[@kiritochris6833]

Most of the music I listen to is citypop and a bit of house music and when I listen to korean songs, they are made by underrated Korean artists. Here are some of my recommendations : - Minan - 날씨 (weather) - Nyeongin (녕인) - COLLEEN - Green Dawn - 허상(虛像) - Shin Dajung - I'll be Fine - Toasted Walnuts - Spring Songs

[@yuki._loves]

Thank you for the recommendations!!

[@kiritochris6833]

@@yuki._loves You're welcome 👍 !

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Do u also know Eyedi? I love her songs Caffeine and &New. she hasn’t made new music in 3 years but she was known as the retro and city pop Korean queen.

[@verdiernoyama9681]

@@gwenmloveskpopandmore oh no, I don't know her. I will listen

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@verdiernoyama9681 great thanks

[@RougeLino]

don't be surprised. they are not different than the americans who listen to swift or eilush because they are popular which means they just throw an eye on the top of rankings without going deep into the music industry of their country... just like you. and those who hate kpop, they do so for the same reason... they only look real quick at the most famous ones, hate it and move on without digging deep. just like you 🤷🏿‍♂️ that's the same everywhere in the world. sadly the most popular ones have rarely the best quality releases to offer

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yeah I’m American I’m a casual listener of Western Pop but I prefer K-Pop. Most of my fave western pop songs are songs from the mid late 2000s to early & mid 10s.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

And not all people of Asian descent like Asian things. 4.5% of my school is Asian and a lot of them prefer American things over Asian things.

[@quietrio]

Very insightful comment

[@tanagreeknose7376]

Listening to Korean music since like, 2008, I got burnt out on it in 2014 before it even exploded globally, but I've been listening to some newer groups that made their debut after. It's really interesting to see how things have evolved, but you'll also notice how things go in cycles for each generation. BlackPink is basically the replacement for 2NE1, Twice the new version of Girls Generation etc. This is why J-pop has a lot of longevity for me with individual artists since it's hard to replace trendsetters like Namie Amuro or even Ayumi Hamasaki. That kind of individualistic style is a little harder to find in K-pop.

[@MrSuperjam789]

Also, J-pop is very diverse musically as well. That might be tough for a newcomer but once you dive in, there's so much stuff to find. With K-pop, idols are very overrepresented, so it tends to crowd out non-idols. I will say the one thing that J-pop currently lacks is a new diva like Namie Amuro, Hikaru Utada and Koda Kumi. Like, the only one I can think of at the moment is Aimyon but her music is different from the people mention(still love her stuff though).

[@Alf90_24]

I love alot of the korean balads, metal/rock bands, and traditional golk songs. So worth it!

[@Alf90_24]

Folk*

[@OoMASEoO]

Hope you will stan Dreamcatcher ❤

[@rebellefleur2993]

I love jpop more than kpop. Japanese is a more nice-sounding language. Maybe that's why i like it more

[@Nicki-jk9th]

I met a Korean guy who didn´t like kpop. I realized that you can learn a lot from them because they're not maniac as many Koreaboos

[@juanitagonzales2417]

I'm 56 year old woman who enjoys listening to great songs from 1940's to present time. I recently started listening to kpop. Especially the one's who make their own songs.

[@hazmia151]

I know for the fact that Koreans don't listen to kpop for a long time. they only listen in 2nd generation. only teenagers like kpop. thank god WINNER is different. they're famous in Korea. that's how I know that Korea is difficult category. but not only koreans, me too don't listen to kpop again nowadays because they're becoming too similar and only focusing on visual, specific fans groups, and choosing popularity over music.

[@hazelmint6671]

Facts.

[@handcreamcake]

그러면서 대학축제에 케이팝 아이돌 가수 부르면 대학교 애들 거진 전부가 다 운동장으로 뛰쳐 나가지만 힙합관련 래퍼 부르면 몇몇만 뛰쳐나감. 당장 몇년전 홍대에 레드벨벳 찾아왔을때만 해도 길목 전체에 사람이 미친듯이 많아서 압사당하는 줄 알았음. Kpop은 한국에서 대중적인 메인스트림 팝위치에 있는건 부정하기 어려운 사실임. Kpop OG세대로 갈수록 그 위치는 더욱 공고하고. 솔직히 새로운 한국 아이돌 세대들이 이제는 국내보다 해외로 눈을 더 돌리는게 크지. 애들이 한국에서 활동을 하긴 했었나? 이 그룹은 아예 처음 들어보는데?하는 아이돌이 정말 많아졌다는거... 케이팝이 한국에서 인기가 없다는게 아니라 분명히 인기는 있는데 해외로 활동이 분산되면서 국내 인기 화력이 예전보단 시들었다 이게 맞을듯...그런 시들은 인기에도 여전히 이 업계에서 인기가 많은게 사실이다 하지만 미래에도 이런 현상이 가속화된다면 계속 지금의 위치를 지킬 수 있을지는

[@jonathansakura]

Been living in Korea almost 4 years No one listens to Kpop 😅😅 Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 😊❤

[@katcarino2157]

6:48 agree with the guy. kpop idol songs sounds the same. i don't know all the groups but everytime I hear another track, they all sound the same. Also, i think they are manufactured performers. No real and raw talent. Somebody else writes, produces their song, and they don't take part in the creative process. Also in live performances, either they lipsync or use auto-tune.

[@MaryceliaA]

i love the black skirts as well😊

[@keiths2902]

I like kpop that’s made for Koreans but not what’s made for export. Just because I’m not really into the ’harder, grittier’ type music. Kpop abroad is more hip hop style. At least that’s how it was when I lived in Seoul some years ago.

[@ericsohn5084]

New Jeans?

[@Awytoo]

That's funny. One of the guys said. Kpop doesn't have uniqueness yet he listens and loves hip-hop which clearly has a formula

[@rdmname]

guy unironically saying he mostly listens to pop cause kpop isn't unique enough while almost every pop song sounds the same or samples or outright copies. makes sense. not.

[@AguaAbigail]

I like a lot of different kinds of genres of music and K-Pop is one of my favorite genres, I've been listening to it since 2009!

[@samurairaven]

Me too. 2NE1 is what got into K-Pop, but I haven't been really into it since we got into the four generation. I was a mega fan, listening to the idols and groups each day. But, I'm not as big as a fan as before. Still support it but, oh well 🤷‍♀️

[@sheryllesampiloss]

Love Anime OST. When it comes to kpop love to listen to Kdrama OST.

[@OoMASEoO]

Hopefully you like Dreamcatcher! ❤

[@niagarafofo1243]

The Winner is NewJeans 😅😅😊

[@SirPeteWindsor]

Nah. I listen to K-Rap, K-R&B, etc. Keep up the good work, m8.

[@floridasun312]

뭘 좀 아시네요👍

[@ARi-cz2wj]

K-pop for me is BIGBANG though they didn’t sound that K-pop-ist either (but that’s the reason I like them) 🫶

[@laterlater8348]

lol, she listens because it is popular?...🤣

[@Unknown-un5pu]

She means that kpop is famous in Korea.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@Unknown-un5puyeah but fans in Korea consist of people 9-10 or 11-12 to 17-19

[@user-cnksi223]

​@@gwenmloveskpopandmoreFrom my point of view, the group that listens to K-pop the most is the Korean soldiers. They can't live without girl group songs.

[@zmmz2133]

So why are u here?

[@라떼-l9h7w]

첫번 째 남자분 만화책 찢고 나온 비주얼 무엇.. 제발 인스타그램 좀...plz

[@navinavi1062]

This. Lmao. It also irks me when foreigners talk about ridiculous standards for idols when that's literally the point of "idols." It's all about the fantasy and the image. And the only people criticizing them for it, are idol fanatics themselves. That's why they're idols not just singers/rappers. The rest of the population barely gives a fuck about idols unless there's a hit song or they're on variety shows all the time.

[@Squintel7]

The general public is actually well versed and cares a lot about idols lol. Just look at how outraged the public is about the Fifty Fifty situation, people always refer to certain idols when they are mentioning their type etc. Stop claiming shit you don't know and passing it off like it's fact, thanks.

[@rainbows5232]

@@Squintel7 thats a complete different issue, thats legal stuff and was put on a show for an episode. but the average non fan wont care about idol dating or idol saying something small that ruins their image

[@vikkn9665]

I'm relatable to the guy who said that when Koreans works hard they like to do it with exciting songs on. I started to listen to fast trendy K-pop because it is very energising, Just like coffee to me

[@valentinab164]

Why does no Korean listen to K-pop, but everyone on Korean streets does listen to K-pop? Why everyone listens to ballads but nobody listens to ballads? 😅

[@hazelmint6671]

Maybe people are just clueless 😂😂

[@kfx3907]

모든 음악에 포용적인거다. 한 음악만 듣겠다고 다른 음악들을 배척하지 않아 미국인들처럼.

[@ashree_o7]

why do non korean people speak with a korean accent even when they're speaking english lol

[@mca13]

K-pop has so many groups and solo artists. To me the group that stand out was NCT. They have unique style, music, choreography...

[@yesiamaisey]

It's the same like asking every Japanese if they watch anime that much.😊

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Exactly or if an Asian likes things like Boba, Kpop, etc and I know Asian kids at my school who don’t like Asian things

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@suspiciousperson5697 yeah I figured

[@aishaa623]

New mv out SEPT 6th blackswan

[@Evangelina098]

정말 이상하다! 미국인으로서, 내가 듣는 모든 것은 한국 대중 음악이다. 나는 모든 현대 미국 대중 음악을 정말 싫어한다. 그래, 가사는 움츠러들 수 있지만, 적어도 그것들은 엄청난 양의 욕설과 쓰레기 같은 주제들로 채워지지는 않는다.

[@Dean1000...]

I am from Croatia and I listen K pop. 🇭🇷❤️🇰🇷

[@Bernabeu20]

Oh Croatians listen K-pop?

[@Dean1000...]

@@Bernabeu20 Yes . I dont know how many .

[@Bernabeu20]

@@Dean1000... Great Which K-pop do you listen usually?

[@dudu96301]

Why is this host sooooooo fashionable in every video??

[@OoMASEoO]

It's a t-shirt. With jeans. 😂

[@shuaeo]

I listen to kpop i love kpop 💕 💕 so much

[@potathottwit7604]

Lol, majority of koreans only listen to kpop (groups and mainstream soloist) when its easy sounding and will "like" a group when its trendy. Few of them are into kpop because they see foreign (west) songs and "culture" more pleasing to them.

[@HusbandoCollector]

Eh kpop is still miles better than modern western pop which gets boring. Plus my fave kpop group literally does rock and a little metal

[@d.b2073]

who?

[@DetalhesPerdidosOficial]

yonezu kenshin is the most popular jpop in the world !!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sapphireaeri1485]

It's sad that some people only listen to songs because they are popular/on charts. They only follow the trend and not the music itself. But yeah we are in an era where kpop targets more overseas listeners/fans. It was different back in 2nd/3rd gen kpop, every group has different concepts/color and I miss that.

[@hazelmint6671]

Same. I really miss the style of the previous kpop music 😔

[@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153]

2nd kpop groups each had their own distinct sounds., like I could tell the diff between shinee and exo and 2pm even if they were all singing the same song 🥹

[@nbdb23]

My friend was studying abroad in Korea. During the nightlife, she told me they barely play K-pop at all and instead play lots of non-Korean music like American pop, hip-hop, reggaeton, and edm. Seems odd considering how popular K-pop is outside of Korea.

[@KhanhDinh291]

kpop is korean disney music . of course they dont play it at clubs

[@rainbows5232]

i mean, kpop is not something youll play at a club lets say, definitely not for the night life. but they do play in regular caffes and such, or some markets play music too. they do play it but obviously thats not the right music to put for the night life mood anyway

[@vitaemin]

@@KhanhDinh291 disney music?? lmao ok

[@JustGotALife]

It's actually the same in every country. Grass is always greener on the other side.

[@hazelmint6671]

@@KhanhDinh291 Bro noo! Some songs are for teenagers but there are a lot of songs for the more mature, which you just haven't heard.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

FYI Not all Koreans like Kpop. Not all Asians like Asian things. Not All Americans like Western Pop. Some prefer other things. And that’s okay. I’m one of them. I like it I’m just a casual listener but I prefer Kpop. I know kids at my school of Asian descent who prefer American things over Asian things.

[@emperorscotty]

Why are you talking like the world think all koreans listen to kpop, Most koreans do but yes a few dont. But your making such an obvious statement it is insulting to read it.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@emperorscotty yeah well I’m just saying my point to those who think that way

[@carrington2949]

You do realize you’re the norm, right? Most younger American girls listen to more Kpop than Western pop now. You are also the norm because YOU EXPLICITLY HAVE TO TELL EVERYONE THAT YOU ONLY LIKE K-POP. 🤣🤣🤣

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@carrington2949 well we also have country, Christian, Rock, etc and my fave western pop songs all came out in the mid to late 2000s and early to mid 10s

[@emperorscotty]

No sane person would think that, your just making a strange comment. If someone thought that blind sided, you think they would even listen to your comment.@@gwenmloveskpopandmore

[@ftu2021]

In China, it’s divided. You either like Kpop or Jpop. It’s uncommon to have someone that enjoys cpop Kpop and jpop at once. The majority pref Kpop because it’s trendy and those that pref Jpop are usually anime fans

[@fishcake__]

Why people there not listening to cpop more?

[@ftu2021]

im not understanding your question. Are you asking if chinese citizens arent listening to Cpop or global audiences? If you are implying for chinese citizens, thats a given otherwise how would they sing in karaokes? globally? because the chinese gov and companies dont give a crap about foreign audiences just like japan. Jpop are attracted due to anime softpowers. and Korea invested alot of money of advertisements and promotions on youtube and such. @@fishcake__

[@fishcake__]

@@ftu2021 ah.. i see, what i mean is chinese citizen but yeah i do wonder why globally cpop is not listened more even though their drama is popular

[@ftu2021]

As i mentioned earlier, chinese citizens do listen to cpop otherwise they wouldnt be able to socialize with friends at karaokes. I dont think that C dramas are anywhere close to K dramas, taiwanese dramas used to be mainstream during the early 2000s, nowadays its dominated by K drama.@@fishcake__

[@sowhat5115]

I'm sure C pop would be more popular too if Chinese uploaded on KZbin.

[@user-cnksi223]

K-pop, which is referred to in foreign countries, is idol dance music. In every country, younger people enjoy dance music more than older people. So, in Korea, the age group that consumes the most K-pop is between the ages of 10s and 20s. In particular, girl groups are like energy drinks to Korean soldiers.

[@pabliciosoares903]

Then do they listen to girl groups there? Interesting. I also watched that the army had a tension with North army, and they played Girls Generation on the border of North Korea.

[@user-cnksi223]

@@pabliciosoares903 Korean soldiers don't have many vacation days, so they can't go out often, they can't go outside the base even on weekends, and they can't even use cell phones. (The use of cell phones has been allowed since 3 years ago..) Because it is completely isolated from society, soldiers have very few opportunities to see women in particular. So they only watch girl group music videos on TV.

[@user-cnksi223]

@@pabliciosoares903 K-pop and K-dramas are illegal in North Korea. The North Korean government believes that if North Koreans realize that South Korea is wealthy, there will be an internal rebellion.

[@lesbiyoohyeon]

newjeans is so popular 🥺 i'm so happy for them and their success

[@michaelcabrera794]

안녕하세요 Jerry!! I love your videos and am a subscriber. I love your interviews with Koreans. But you yourself are very intriguing. I hope you can do a video about yourself, your origins, what brought you to Korea ,and how was your journey in learning 한글 and such. Keep up the amazing work on this channel! Much love, respect & support. From your subscriber from L.A. California!

[@skyshin39]

If you look at the Korean music charts, three major genre occupy the top 100. Hip-hop or hip-hop r&b, ballad, idol music. In addition, English pop songs and trot songs often appear on the charts. Here, idol music is commonly recognized as K-pop. Especially overseas, it seems to be recognized like this. Perhaps it is because K-pop idols have so many overseas fans. The reason why these K-pop idols' music is on the charts is mostly because of their fandom. It's far from popular. Of course, some songs from girl groups such as New Jeans, Lesserafim, and ive aespa have also been popular. Even my friends in their 30s know about it. However, except for BTS, boy groups in particular are really not well-known in Korea. Their song is not popular without fan's support. This is because the song itself is far from popular. It is different from previous generation boy groups. It is closer to the taste preferred abroad. In Korea, even Fifty Fifty's songs weren't very popular in Korea. Koreans don't listen to synthpop. As generations pass, the songs of K-pop groups become more experimental and seem to be made to suit the tastes of overseas fans. I think that's much more prominent in boy groups. Not that this is bad. K-pop has always evolved. However, it may feel unfamiliar to the Korean public

[@user-cnksi223]

Boy groups have a stronger fandom. But these days, girl group songs are better. For example, New Jeans

[@idkwhattodowmalifeig2579]

I 100% agree. As somone that listens to kpop but also to a lot of other genres it really seems like back then kpop groups rlly "copied" western pop/hip hop to make it likeable for Koreans since that was their target group cuz kpop was pretty much only known to korea and maybe some other east Asian countries (that might also be the reason why so many 2nd gen kpop songs sound so nostalgic to me even tho ive never listened to kpop when i was a kid) but now that their target group is so diverse n mostly foreign they actually do the opposite and make it "sound" more like kpop cuz that's what attracts foreigners to kpop oftentimes (because many kpop fans r tired of the same old pop etc. and got into kpop cuz its sounds so different)

[@richardc5100]

K-pop is good because I don’t understand the lyrics. If I knew the lyrics I’d probably wouldn’t like it because of the cringe lyrics that I do understand in English pop.

[@sjplus36]

As an American, I dislike almost all mainstream American music, especially the lyrics. With Kpop it depends on the song, but I've appreciated that many songs I've found the lyrics are much better and not cringey. I use subtitles.

[@김도헌-n3w]

​@@sjplus36As a Korean, it's kind of interesting that Americans don't like American songs very much. I also often listened to American songs, but when Cardi B's song reached #1 on the Billboard, I wondered if the world was really dying. Are there a lot of people in America who hate those songs??

[@ShabbyJeans]

온 세상이 뉴진스다

[@mjgoat2366]

Seems like new jeans is officially taking over as top girl group. Twice are still the queens of korea in my opinion but newjeans is what is trending. Same with aespa and lesserafim.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yeah most people in Korea only know those (New Jeans and Twice) outside of the older groups like Girls Generation

[@DS-ui6hx]

​@@vildank613Then all you have to do is cry, the stadiums will remain full!

[@ace-cq9bp]

​@@vildank613they are aimed for the a more global audience. although they are successful in Korea as well.

[@Mouna_lover.]

No blackpink 🥺😭

[@potathottwit7604]

They would trend because they release easy sounding songs😂 there is a pattern here just like how Twice managed to get koreans to like their music.

[@DS-ui6hx]

Do people like it and listen to it because they really like it or because it's at the top of the Korean charts? The second option seemed much more to me, listen to what's trending at the moment. Even because it is very difficult for someone to identify with the popular kpop songs at the moment if you are not a child or teenager.

[@ERICASHANNON]

I noticed that also, that it’s what is at the top of the charts is what they listen to not because they like it. Only a few can actually define what they like and choose to listen to it even if it’s not trending. Korean’s decision making for everything really is based on trends. This becomes problematic when it comes to the music charts because automatically, the underdog will never have a chance not matter how talented theory may be. The charts only shows who is popular because of trends, which is contingent on the size of their agency not actually admiration of vocal ability or content. BTS is proof of that. You think they would have learned from that mistake.

[@TyoungG]

니들 나라 음악은?..ㅋㅋㅋㅋ웃기는 망상주의자...

[@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153]

ERICASHANNON Not y’all generalizing the whole Korean public from a video of a couple of Koreans randomly ambushed by this man in the street.,? From the Koreans I’ve met, if it comes to music , they go all out in distinguishing what they like and what they don’t like. I’ve met a lot with the most unique tastes in music,.

[@ERICASHANNON]

@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153 If you actually read my comment, you would understand that my comment is not a generalization of the entire Korean public . Because I did not use the word all, or everyone it is implied that my comment is limited to only the people in the video.

[@anistardi]

You can search the popular songs in the internet. It is easy and can do for an educate person, not just a child or teenager. So, a child must be smarter than you are.

[@pachysolen]

Koreans I met during my travel in South Korea told me that they don't listen to Kpop. 😂

[@Nature2117]

I like kpop but selected songs and right now, I'm listening to one of BTS member V song called Love me again. It's a very Good and calming song from a kpop idol.

[@aditisk99]

Bts solo projects are interesting. Been listening to their singles.

[@MaeMae888]

Their solo music are actually good! V’s so far is my favorite. Then RM and Suga’s , then Jimin and Hobi. Like Seven too just not the explicit version

[@나난나-w7h]

Kpop은 중학생, 고등학생말고는 잘 안듣는거 같아요 다른 나라들과 노래 듣는 연령대가 비슷하다고 생각해요

[@michaelwatson9089]

How the guy with the black Calvin Klein shirt felt about J-Pop is the same way I felt about Japanese rap. When I heard it the first time stationed in Japan, it blew my mind. Didn't understand the lyrics, but the rhythm and the beat was amazing.

[@eelnedroj]

If I'm gonna listen to pop music of any kind it's usually Kpop. It feels like it takes more creative risk than most pop these days, and especially with certain groups there's a mental/emotional uplifting aspect to it that can be healthy as well.

[@OoMASEoO]

That's why I really love Everglows song FIRST they talk about getting yourself out of depression and really being all you can be. And Dreamcatchers songs like BREAK THE WALL- breaking down the walls we put up around ourselves- are very uplifting as well 💗

[@eelnedroj]

@@OoMASEoO I don't actually listen to lyrics at all, Korean or English. How can you not smile when a Twice song is on tho, it's legit impossible.

[@heylamb123]

I'm super old so I'm leaning towards 1st and 2nd generation of K-pop. I stopped listening to idol dance music since 2ne1 disbanded and then I recently started listening to all the younger k-pop bands. But I still feel like k-pop was more fruitful and diverse when it comes to their musical genre back in the days. New idols seem to be better performance-wise and I respect it. I still enjoy every aspect of k-pop even tho I'm almost 40.

[@sapphireaeri1485]

I agree. I'm a kpop fan since 2009 so most of my favorite artists are in 2nd gen and 3rd gen. I also listen to some 4th gen songs but I don't deep dive to the groups because they don't give me the same feels from 2nd/3rd gen.

[@malgok9733]

I agree

[@lil_ask]

When he says "Vaundy" I was like "Marry me" 😭

[@zenaya-x]

Why do people follow what's popular? Are you a sheep? Where is your individuality? You should listen to your soul, get to know the real you by giving opportunities to diversity. I used to listen to both K-pop and A-pop, but now it's not enjoyable. I don't know if they seem to be making songs for idiots or if they think people are idiots. Both K-pop and A-pop used to be great, now they're both terrible.

[@plus7560]

To the first guy, thank you for listening to Japanese songs. I'm so happy to hear that as the Japanese😊

[@yamazakiisking]

I'm from Greece and i love Japan thanks to Kento Yamazaki. I listen to jpop and watch movies and also study japanese. All thanks to him iam a big fan.

[@sowhat5115]

I always loved Japanese music because of anime. Now that I found Fujii Kaze he only made me more in love with the Japanese music.

[@horseface3725]

At first, I hated Kpop because I felt like it was overrated and the vibe and style were all similar. However, one of my friends was into it and introduced me to BP and BTS and then it became my obsession in 2019-2021! I still like it but I'm not a hardcore fan. It still makes me cheerful and warm inside

[@kfx3907]

"I felt it was overrated and the vibe and style were all similar" That is exactly what i think of a western Pop songs these days. Lol

[@astha9098]

I can relate to first guy i actually love alot of japanese movies vibes it gives me perfect nostalgia of old times which make me miss school days when we use to exchange CD of movies and drama because internet was expensive...

[@2ezRicky]

When you think about it Kpop has lots of hip hop influence, so they really like hiphop alot from what ive seen.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yes and K-HipHop and K-R&B is popular among young adults and people in their early to mid 20s

[@user-lk43ib49yj5]

Yeah, the Jpop guy is very correct! Even I don't search up the lyrics of the kpop songs until I'm very into them & when I do, I silently hope that it's not something super cringe, because I've had that happen & it's such a turn off. Like I'm bilingual, so I gotta find music that's not cringe (in the 2 languages I speak) & which actually make sense. I'm a 'too much' music person, so like I really do love lots of variety in music, but yeah I'm slowly losing interest in kpop, like it was good when I first got into it, but I think that was mostly because the whole music was kinda different(since I didn't know the language). Tho I have an Ult boygroup that I stan(I used to like lots of boygroups, but this is the only one that I still like) & I love their music, so I'm pretty sure I'll still listen to them even if I do loose interest in the rest of kpop. Oh & the only thing that's stopping me is that the new girlgroup songs are really good! like I have never been a fan of girlgroups but the new girlgroups are actually making good music imo & it's quite vibeyy. So, if they still keep up with it, I might not leave kpop.

[@BondiBeache]

This is a very natural result. I can guarantee that if an interview is conducted in a certain country and the entire country listens to the same song. The music of that country would not be interesting. Any country where music has developed has a lot of genre diversity behind it, including jazz, classical music, EDM, hip hop, and underground culture.

[@rinwesley3092]

I think the only K-pop song I’ve ever liked was Attention by NewJeans. It has a very 90s New Jack Swing vibe to it.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

I hope you check out all of their songs they’re great

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Another song I think you’ll like is The New Six’s Kick It 4 Now

[@KhanhDinh291]

new jack swing is like the safest bet when you want to make sanitized music for teenagers to dance to. and kpop doesnt really stray far from being safe. i can name like at least 5 kpop songs from a few years ago with that vibe

[@Jetbd007]

newjeans is lovely!!! I keep my eye on them too. You might like SHINee’s songs 1 of 1, Shift, and Prism if you’re into new jack swing, UK garage type of beats ☺️

[@kfx3907]

Yeah, that's only because it is familiar to you.

[@totiyanachannel1317]

I'm from Africa 🇳🇬 I love our songs and artists in my country cause dey are good too😍😍 but ever since I know BTS since 2018 have been listening to only their song in all Asia 😊😊😊 and dey are my favorite kpop ever dey made me know kpop existed in their country Korea. cause it's only kdrama I do watch .,I don't know anything abt kpop but ever since I know BTS av been listening to their music only all day everyday and forever more 💜😌🙏BTS forever mehn saraghae my 7 angel's love y'all forever on God 😉💪💯💜 Jungkook 💜 Jimin 💜 Jhope 💜 Jin 💜Rm💜V💜 Suga 💜but my crush among them all is Jungkook my cute kookie bunny JK 🐰😋💜😌 army let BTS forever 💜..I purple y'all

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Have u thought about getting into Kpop? I used to be into BTS only too but then decided to branch out and I don’t regret it. I recommend Stray Kids, Enhypen, DKB, Kingdom, ATEEZ, Xikers, New Jeans, BlackPink, Itzy, And Monsta X

[@donatuscindy402]

Finally a nigerian army, army forever😍

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@MaeMae888 *New Jeans

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@MaeMae888 yeah and then I know guys of Asian descent who want nothing to do with BTS, Kpop, or Anime and get annoyed anyone who likes them. Ig that’s what happens when ur so Americanized

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@MaeMae888 yeah or they probably have sisters and cousins who like it and get annoyed by it 😂

[@self-employed464]

Even Japanese don't listen to JPOP well Rather, I listen to anime songs a lot.

[@marasujan4787]

@@kurtnoonbain6145 yes. Many Koreans listen to the OSTs of K-dramas as well. So I think the animation OST can be included in JPOP too.

[@N5X1odQ4gTSiwPjSQsucxA]

​@@kurtnoonbain6145generally kpop and jpop music is referring to idol group music

[@ElwynnForest]

lol In high school and 20s, I listened to J-pop (I'm Korean), in late 20s, I switched to Lo-Fi Japanese music, and now in my late 30s I listen to just birds chirping or Ambience (waterfall sound, ocean waves crashing). The more I age, the more I crave simple nature sounds and less music.

[@VilmaMks]

Non Koreans who are surprised some Koreans don't listen to k-pop need to understand that k-pop nowadays is super famous because of international fans...

[@김도헌-n3w]

As Korean I thank to them. It is good to see enjoying kpop together.

[@Raphanne]

Respectfully, you have a very nice silhouette and style.

[@thekpopajumma5719]

I wish someone would bring more focus to indie artist and K-R&B.

[@harrynikas]

Hello from Greece ! I’m listening k pop since 2009🤭

[@user-nj8djdkdma1o]

뻔한 아이돌 음악만 나오니까 kpop은 사실상 한국인에게 망했지. 그래도 해외에서 잘 되는 것만으로 그냥 지켜볼뿐. 가끔식 1-2곡도 듣고

[@niagarafofo1243]

For me i like songs which song make me feel good i don't care about how popular thy are or not

[@Rubian3544]

Eu fiquei sabendo que os brasileiros quando vão conversar com sul coreanos, é sempre sobre K-POP e que isso já virou meme entre os sul coreanos. Eu já falei sobre isso aqui em meu país, em comentários dos canais do KZbin que falam sobre K-POP, que a Coreia do Sul, não se resume a K-POP, assim como o Brasil não se resume a samba, carnaval, futebol, Rio de Janeiro e Cristo Redentor.

[@pabliciosoares903]

Eu acho chato quando gringos gostam só de coisas estereotipadas do Brasil, e Brasil pra eles é só Rio de Janeiro, mas eu percebi que eu tenho que respeitar, porque no final é isso que eles amam sobre o país. Kkkkkkkkk

[@Valentino016]

I used to love kpop but it's very toxic and I felt like they were using a formula and it started to get boring for me. Kpop has a lot of dark side so I avoid it. I now Listen to rap, Jazz piano and Lofi and my home country music I love.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Have you tried K-HipHop and KR&B yet

[@potathottwit7604]

Kpop has been using the same formula for their songs in order to chart and trend lol. They literally copy off from jpop and "black" culture. Those "silly" korean songs? The bright ones? They copied it of off jpop and the dance and genre? From black people! Kpop is NOT too far from jpop and west pop songs lol, all genres exist. They even have jazz but mainly underrated soloist.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@potathottwit7604 not copy. It’s called inspiration

[@RenchF]

@@potathottwit7604 It is true that kpop is greatly influenced by American music, but it is not influenced by jpop at all. Jpop, like kpop, is all created with influence from the United States and other countries.

[@jjman533]

It would have been hilarious to have one of them say I listen to gangster rap.

[@mar_dma]

For a nation that isn’t really into Kpop, they meddle a lot in what K-pop idols can and can’t do lmao the Korean comments in articles about idols’ fvck ups are horrible 🥴

[@hazelmint6671]

Fr man

[@manifest3695]

I love kpop dont get me wrong but I’m getting tired of it being 70% english lyrics I came to this world for a different language other than english but they’re catering so much to a western audience they think having more english will be better Anyway C pop/ mandopop slays

[@hazelmint6671]

I think the same. Kpop is losing it's charm fast.

[@maxmehedimax2099]

New jeans slay❤

[@mimimi230]

i never get the vibes of idol's music, and i feel mostly these artists are not doing their music with a heart and soul. they get it produced ( and even other artists getting it produced ) but the sicnificang difference is that the k- pop artists are so connected with their management, that in every single interview or performance i simple cannot feel their own idendity but just an empty soul that dance on the stage cause someone order them to do so, same goes for their music, their style, their fashion, the interview and what they talk on their interviews. music should be freedome and give an inspiration about freedome. but k-pop and idol music in my eyes had absolutely nothing to do with freedome and own decisions and own experiences its an entire machinery of someone higher people order you how to act to sing to answer to dance to behavior. and in end " how much to weight " forcing to change appearnece... by surgerys it gives me vibes of..... beeing an empty soul having no idendity. and because of that i simply cannot get along with k-pop. it has zero uniqueness.

[@ariusbudiman7105]

0:54 I like J-Pop from the 90s and I've try listening K-Pop because many my friend loves K-Pop music, but after listening I don't like and also the music it's so similar with other K-Pop groups and if group have different style of music won't be popular in SK.

[@kidellie3537]

I'm Korean, but I don't listen to idol songs except for New Jeans. Most idol music is suck, gay, and incompetent. And there are so many idols that I don't even know wtf is. None of my friends like idol songs. They I like ballads and hip hop

[@javiparungao]

0:57 this guys like cute hahahahshhsddf ok-

[@OoMASEoO]

Doesnt find uniqueness in kpop, prefers jpop, because of anime and no groups have that sound? Um hello DREAMCATCHER IS RIGHT THERE

[@yayyjpop]

Well he is right. J-pop is more diverse than K-pop is. J-pop blends their traditional sounds with the western pop / rock sound. You can literally find the right taste for you in J-pop. J-pop is not only about anime and idols and whatever you think it is...

[@mlleharshi5783]

I mostly listen to everything. I can't really name all the genres. It's just based on feeling. ❤

[@joselinejoy]

the guy that listens to j-pop is me with english music

[@404jewelfish]

Omg everyone is listening to newjeans

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yes New Jeans and BTS are so popular most people in Korea know them more than anyone else

[@BigCobra191]

I don't particularly enjoy kpop as well but enjoy jpop alot more. I also have the same hair as the guy that said it. Is it worldwide that people who like jpop have this hairstyle?

[@cindypoole6792]

As an American, I listen to SHINee and hope they tour the US. I also like SF9. Kpop has such a great beat to dance to. I'm more of a music fan than a lyric fan. Prefer the guy groups over the girl bands, plus I like the way the guys dance. The guys have such wonderful voices, yet the girls are too high pitched. I'm surprised that HipHop came up so often, as a preference to many Koreans.

[@ginamarieo789]

In general I totally agree, though I'd be curious to see what you in particular think of XG.

[@dickidsrip5262]

Its like anywhere. Hiphop is the biggest genre in the states and alot of European countrys, so I guess it's the same in america.

[@limjiayi8984]

Maybe Kpop is like the tourists spots of music to Koreans, it looks good and lavish on the surface but doesn't strike a chord with them anyway

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yeah that’s kinda how it is

[@nishilee3029]

I think Kpop is more popular among the teenagers

[@yesiamaisey]

0:30 I thought he asked Krystal and then proceeds to promote aespa's song. lol

[@cannedheat300]

I, too, listen to kpop because I don't understand the lyrics. I prefer old school gospel, contemporary gospel and old school R&B for the lyrics and sentiment. I listen to kpop for the idols, choreo, catchy beats and melodies.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

0:50 to 2:06 he is beautiful he doesn’t listen to k pop but he looks like Beomgyu from tomorrow by together🤣🖤👏🏾

[@ckbrowne9243]

I think people tend to have a misconception all over about what music people listen to. Like here in the states, not all Black people listen to Hip Hop/Rap. Even within South Korea, there are various genres of music. Thankfully there is something for everyone.

[@moonlightn922]

For anyone that likes kpop idols that can sing and have good music, check out LABOUM 😁

[@notbillcipher]

man.. korean rock seems dead

[@rajatugau4232]

No, Korean Rock not dead. The genre just not that popular in Korea, so most of them (K-Rock & K-Metal artist) move underground. Ironically, the founder of K-Pop sound in early 90's is a Metalhead...

[@notbillcipher]

@@rajatugau4232 that's what i meant, nobody's popular

[@rajatugau4232]

@@notbillcipher Not really...only a few able to break into mainstream with Pop Rock genre & kinda popular in their own term...like Dreamcatcher, Rolling Quartz, Xdinary Heroes, Day 6, Younha...but some of them went silent for a while, like Bursters, their music pretty good...I hope they still active. Sometime K rock band got invitation to music fest like JUMF. Where you'll see new Rock artist appeared on stage almost every year.

[@notbillcipher]

@@rajatugau4232 who you listed aren't even close in quality to someone like nell jaurim hyukoh or even the smaller ones like se so neon silica gel hanroro, there are no big rock bands now. only time will tell if the best small bands will grow into generational legends and bring real rock on tv again

[@rajatugau4232]

@@notbillcipher sadly, the world of K-Pop now is more to popularity and good promotion. For me, all the artist I've mentioned is bold enough to break into mainstream although they got criticize & look down by other bigger fandom very often. It's their effort to break the mold of K-Pop that we should respect. Their move maybe not that important for you, but for me it's the only way to revive the Rock genre into mainstream. Rock genre not only underrated in Korea but also the entire world right now.

[@neliaresonar362]

I'm just listening to shinee music , although I can't understand but I always listen to them ❤️❤️

[@noorhayati135]

BTS is not popular in their own country. Is that true?

[@d.b2073]

bts are the most streamed music act in korea, bts have the longest charting song on korean charts, bts have the most unique listers for a song in korea...etc.

[@sowhat5115]

For K-Artists I love SHINee. For J-Artists I love Fujii Kaze. That Korean guy is totally like me I'm always more into melody than the lyrics. But for me, the only artist that's worth checking out both lyrics and music is Fujii Kaze. That guy is unbelievably talented.