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😂

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@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.

[@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 🥹

[@lluccasSantosYoutube]

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

[@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.

[@lesbiyoohyeon]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍 !

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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]

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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@verdiernoyama9681 great thanks

[@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)

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@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. 🤣🤣🤣

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@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.@@gwenmloveskpopcecmore

[@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.

[@mlleharshi5783]

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

[@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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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.

[@gatita_bunee]

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

[@gatita_bunee]

Folk*

[@OoMASEoO]

Hope you will stan Dreamcatcher ❤

[@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...

[@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.

[@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).

[@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

[@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.

[@darl9703]

That's insane. I 'm used to listening korean songs ( not really kpop back then ) I have watched kdramas for a very long time , so the songs are mostly ost songs from the kdramas I watched. I really got into kpop three years ago, and at first, I couldn't find a group to stan, I just listen to a dong I enjoy or has great lyrics, no matter which group. But, currently, I have found some boy groups from 5th generation to stan as a fangirl . I'm sure to say that I like kpop❤

[@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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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.

[@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.

[@maryceliaagim2690]

i love the black skirts as well😊

[@2ezRicky]

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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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

[@harrynikas]

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

[@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.

[@Raphanne]

Respectfully, you have a very nice silhouette and style.

[@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

[@plus7560]

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

[@jennieluv804]

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.

[@sara.cbc92]

@@jennieluv804 Kento is very handsome. He has a look that Koreans don't have. And yes J-Pop is better than K-Pop.

[@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.

[@thekpopajumma5719]

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

[@BtheNomad]

Cool video once again Jerry! I wanna have your consistency as a creator as well - so hopefully people will also watch my street-interviews from Denmark:)

[@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

[@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.

[@user-sj8rl6rl6c]

​@@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??

[@neliaresonar362]

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

[@niagarafofo1243]

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

[@lil_ask]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@pachysolen]

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

[@twinklestar2530]

I don't listen much to my country's music because i got bored easily😂😂 it's may seem weird but i listen to kpop/jpop/ indian music/ english songs becaus I don't understand the language (except for english).. but i do search the translation after fews listening.. Btw, with the recent viral songs from tiktok/youtube short.. i starts listen to some Vietnamese, turkiye song, even russian songs..french songs too.. if the songs are good, i will listen to it..

[@rajatugau4232]

Dreamcatcher is the k-pop group that brought me into K-pop world. Because of their Rock & Metal mix with EDM sound.

[@najoy2861]

I don't care what language or genre I just like music of all kinds... any song from any country of any artist and genre that I can vibe to I like it...Kpop has lot of songs like that too and there are some really beautiful songs which are very underrated even some beautiful songs by most famous groups are underrated and hidden .....no one can judge a genre of music by listening to one or two songs from it cuz there are many underrated gems in every genre that is just left unnoticed...kpop is one of such genres

[@smyg2697]

I’ve never seen niceville mentioned 😭😭 I’m from there it’s so weird

[@edialves3756]

This dude is só handsome. Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@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.

[@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...

[@user-sj8rl6rl6c]

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

[@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.

[@SSJGoshin4]

NewJeans and XG are my favorites!!! I love their style of Kpop where they have a heavy R&B influence in their music!

[@ashley247891]

XG isn’t kpop

[@rr4482]

Don't put two groups together Most Koreans don't like xg

[@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.

[@Htuntun202]

Early person given answer to interview question is better than late ppl😄

[@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.

[@link3523]

개인적으로 유럽의 클래식음악(오페라포함), 유럽 dj EDM, UK차트에서 들어보고 좋은 댄스음악 정도 좋아하고 KPOP은 유럽의 KPOP RANDOM DANCE LIST를 들어보고 몇개씩 좋아함. 힙합도 좋아하는데 메탈 좋아하는 귀라서 아무리 aggressive하더라도 미국힙합은 약하게들려서 발음 강하고 플로우스위칭 미친 한국어 힙합을 들음

[@mikeobii]

7:49 ayyeee Go Pack Go

[@user-nz7tg1oe1r]

the guy at 0:51 is so gorgeous. literally one of the prettiest people I've seen

[@rebellefleur2993]

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

[@elipru9632]

Interesting content :) Many thanks. Nice variety of people. I esp. appreciated the J-pop fan interview. I also like Korean songs because I don't understand the lyrics. But I always check the translation and Korean songs are often pretty clean which is great. Kpop-wise, Seventeen rules: I think I have "liked" 40 of their songs. Which . is . quite . unbelievable. I have a now crush on the pink shirt guy you interviewed, such a nice smily expressive face. The interviewer looks too good though, it is distracting kkk Good thing I had to focus on the subtitles ^^

[@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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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😍

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@MaeMae888 *New Jeans

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@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

[@MaeMae888]

@@gwenmloveskpopcecmore True . They think that it’s gay to like BTS (or other Kpop) . Funny. Toxic masculinity to the max

[@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.

[@self-employed464]

4:33 Most Koreans often listen to hip-hop? Most Koreans don't listen to hip-hop, most listen to K-drama ost songs or mainly Korean ballads besides Korean songs. Koreans don't listen to hip hop music often. In Korea, I listen to IU songs or upbeat dance music. A group called BOL4 is also a song that Koreans often listen to in the summer.

[@hong3840]

한국 가수들의 "한국형 힙합"은 10대들에게 폭발적인 인기를 얻고 있고 20대들도 정말 많이 들어요. 또 미국이나 다른 나라의 힙합 음악도 상당히 많이 듣습니다. 그리고 케이팝이라고 표현되는 "아이돌 음악"은 그들의 팬덤을 상대로 한 음악이고, 일반 젊은이들의 플레이리스트에는 아이돌 음악이 아닌 발라드나 r&b, 인디 음악, 힙합 음악이 아이돌 음악보다 더 많이 들어있다고 생각합니다

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

K-Pop is targeted to tweens and teens. Young adults and adults prefer K-R&B and K-HipHop

[@user-cnksi223]

​@@gwenmloveskpopcecmoreTeenagers listen to k-hiphop more than adults.

[@nancy2754]

It might not be that way anymore but when I was living in Korea in 2014-2018 a LOT of Koreans liked hip hop. It's why 쇼미 and 고등래퍼 were popular for years and any time rappers released songs on 쇼미they would hit the charts. There was a time 'Mommae' and similar songs played all on the streets and you couldn't escape them. Rappers like Amine had a better reception in Korea than even in the US. Koreans have always seemed to love ballads. Hip hop doesn't seem trendy anymore but there was definitely a hip hop influence before. A lot of my Korean friends who are now in their mid to late 20s still only listen to Khiphop/R&B/indie and the odd kpop song here and there.

[@zmmz2133]

Japanese anime songs... kidding me?

[@shineshine177]

My husband side of family they didn't listen to kpop..even his nieces and nephew mostly they listen to western ballad songs..they just highschool and college..like the other guy said the style is the same...

[@yesiamaisey]

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

[@MrIkmalAhjusshi]

We need that first guy @

[@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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

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.

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@potathottwit7604 not copy. It’s called inspiration

[@user-uz8bd4bs1z]

@@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.

[@user-ip6db3io9d]

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

[@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🤣🖤👏🏾

[@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.

[@sara.cbc92]

Guy on the thumbnail has good taste. Definitely prefer J-Pop over K-pop. Most Kpop is quite repetitive, uninspired and forgettable.

[@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 🤷‍♀️

[@lukesusilo2112]

I'm shocked because the first (black shirt boy) and second (white top girl) looks very beautiful, they themselves look like idol

[@maryallen2317]

New Jeans my favorite girl group.

[@imforrealsoamazinglikeitscrazy]

0:26 isnt that the isfp girl from the mbti house thingy on youtube?? or am i trippin 🤨

[@Pocketlucky]

Who is the first guy? He is gorgeous

[@Bad_Posture_]

Dude what the hell your Korean is 10 times better than mine. You are a genius

[@jonathansakura]

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

[@JaviYass]

0:57 this guys like cute hahahahshhsddf ok-

[@sarahrean7174]

I listen from nightwish to seventeen favorite singer Mariah Carey and Olivia lufkin born in the 90s so i loves everything except American hip hop and rap

[@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.

[@lizonyuh2290]

I could listen to him speak forever

[@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.

[@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...

[@user-it6mr8cv2s]

이번에 kcon 봤는데 요즘 아이돌들 진짜 스타일 너무 비슷하긴하더라..

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Newjeans stans are Hella cool Love the bunnies❤

[@maxmehedimax2099]

New jeans slay❤

[@manifest3695]

0:58 not the dude staring at him 😂

[@larissabulgarelli9557]

Omgg yess the girl saying she likes aespa is the same as me, i'm so addicted to Better things these days

[@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

[@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

[@jjman533]

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

[@makesmewannadie647]

Im over my korean pop phase. Im into jpop nowadays. Very refreshing so much different than kpop and more story stelling and kawaii and escapism than kpop. Perfume, atarashii gakko, babymetal, mad medicine, ado, ano etc. Can really recommend these!!!

[@dot.8913]

Is it just me or does he sound like the male version of fatou speaking english

[@joselinejoy]

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

[@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

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

Yeah that’s kinda how it is

[@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.

[@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.

[@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