Russian teens dance to K-pop amid Asian culture boom

[@erikad0511]

Nah, they've been interested in kpop waaay before the sanctions.... this aint new news

[@kin-cz9vu]

has nothing to do with recent sanctions. kpop was way before popular in russia

[@jaker3151]

Russians have been into K-pop for as long as any other non-Korean country. There are many Russian individuals and groups that have been posting K-pop dance covers on youtube for many years, way before sanctions.

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

Western : we are leaving you Russian : fine, we are going Asian

[@Hkchinese888]

go to siberia 🤣

[@awlex]

Maybe more Russians will learn English now from kpop songs.

[@bbb-mf1cc]

bruh, sanctions didn't made it harder to access wester cultural products. not to mention that Russian people were interested in kpop before sanctions

[@adlerzwei]

Korea and Japan are first world countries and strong allies of the west, you genius.

[@defaultname354]

​@@adlerzweithey are not allies. More like lap dogs.

[@cabbagedestroyer1693]

Nothing new. This has been the norm in the US and Canada for years now. The Kpop fan girls are pretty insane though.

[@suhpero]

새로운 이야기가 아니라서. 러시아는 이전부터 케이팝 인기가 많았었고, 한국에서 열린 커버댄스 대회에서 우승을 한 나라라서. 전쟁만 아니면 굳이 교류를 줄여야 할 이유가 없는 나라가 러시아. 블라디보스톡으로 가는 한국 관광객도 많아서요.

[@intreoo]

Sanctions may have had a social effect, but Kpop was very popular in Russia even before the war. Additionally, South Korea and Japan are both deemed unfriendly countries by Russia alongside America, UK, Germany, etc,, so there really isn't a difference lol.

[@awlex]

Sounds like Russian teens are just following western teens then if they're only now getting into k-pop and anime.

[@sonyasever7625]

i am in kpop since 2008, lol.

[@sonyasever7625]

as well as lots of other russians

[@nishinoya5079]

we were following k-pop long before k-pop became popular in the west, lol .

[@awlex]

@@nishinoya5079 Is that why kpop songs all include English and not Russian?

[@qmqmqm]

@@awlex Kpop songs include English because it is the world's most common language.

[@alexanderaleksander4272]

I'm from Russia. It is surprising that the video does not contain a single mention of bullying, beatings, or even criminal prosecution of anime and K-pop fans because of their appearance. Also, there is no mention that some popular anime were banned (Death Note, for example)

[@monicaant.1422]

Had no idea about that! I only heard Death Note being banned in Russia n China I believe

[@Loosenoodl]

так, чел, ты что говоришь? ты вообще новости читаешь? Такого в россии безумно редко бывает, примерно столько же как и в других странах😂😂

[@kawaiikoto8800]

How are russians still allowed on youtube? They aren't even protesting Putin.

[@loelds4817]

Chinese: “Kpop was CHINESE origin since 5000BCE” 😂

[@onelasada1707]

Im really interested if Russia also shiftted more on mobile gaming. Chinese gaming giants like Tencent, Netease and Hoyoverse are probably has some big presence there.

[@mira-uf1ie]

Mihoyo games + Reverse:1999 should be popular there, since there are Russian-based countries in those games (in Reverse: 1999 case, lots of Russian characters whose English voice actors/actresses can speak Russian).

[@onelasada1707]

@@mira-uf1ie I honestly think that Reverse 1999 devs really loves Russian culture.

[@calvinang1]

Russian should develop their own iso of adopting a K-pop culture since they are both cultured and artistic people. Variety is the spice of live. So go for it.

[@ernestogastelum9123]

ive seen a lot of their dance covers in youtube

[@uludak8468]

youtube is full of kpop dance group videos from all over the world

[@elvishassassin1]

You forgot to mention that C-Dramas like The Untamed are also hugely popular in Russia and there is an annual C-Drama festival called Ghost Town Festival in Russia.

[@Vincent_de_Paul]

응 아니야😂

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

I didn't know that! Wow! But my sister in law who is from Harbin, Heilongjiang which borders with Russia says there are a lot of workers who cross the borders regularly for work and there's also intermarriage.

[@courtly5982]

​@@Vincent_de_Paulaverage korean ignorance

[@aaron_k4787]

C-Drama lol what a joke. Any entertainment from china is even below ballywood

[@diyachaudhari9520]

The Untamed is the CLASSICAL drama❤

[@DayAndNightTo2099]

anime isnt just entertainment, it really brings eastern culture to the world

[@Mearex_]

Anime is only from japan, which isn’t even part of the east politically. Its just an american colony

[@DayAndNightTo2099]

​@@Mearex_ japan and south korea are sided with america, anime portray them, but there is alot of similarities between those two countries and china they share language by origin even their infrastructure is a bit similar even though politically they are different. anyway those 3 countries alone make up quite alot of people. and if you watch anime, the closest 2 country that might resemble it is korea and china

[@equal5505]

​@@DayAndNightTo2099Anime is from Japan so how can you say the closest two countries that might resemble it is korea and china? it is Japan who created anime so the closest country to resemble it of course Japan.

[@DayAndNightTo2099]

@equal5505 no i meant except for japan, korea and china look similar to japan. They have many similarities like language, food, infrastructure, and many cultural believes. China and korea arent japan but they share similar things to japan the most out of all countries by alot. So if someone get interested by anime, that will lead them to get interested by japan which will also lead them to get interested to korea and china. So anime has an indirect effect to get people interested in the east asains countries mainly korea china and japan

[@equal5505]

@@DayAndNightTo2099 Not for me i guess because when i watch anime it always make me interested in Japanese things only not korea and china.Even though they have similarities because of history and close proximity the three countries still give the feeling of many thing differences and when i watch anime it gives me the feeling of love to Japanese language,culture,history,etiquette,mannerism,traditional clothing etc.I never feel the same for korea and china so i guess it is not the same for me.

[@The_Pleiades_Is_Our_Enemy]

Sometimes,we can see their dance challenge on youtube.

[@rustyfelongco5990]

I saw russian ladies doing accurate Cosplay of their fav anime characters in convention.

[@diyachaudhari9520]

This days I seen many Russian FOREVERs (Everglow's fandom name) everywhere❤ Our EG is quite popular there

[@monkeydgoofy8074]

Anime and Manga felt more fun when it was rare to find people who knew or liked it .

[@pepik121]

this has nothing to do with sanctions... kpop was already popular there before war in ukraine

[@anthtan]

3:13 Celeb 5!

[@xxLonniExx]

K-pop is possibly the only music genre where the main selling point isn't the music.

[@BlinkCatBee]

Music is still kinda the main selling point, but it's just not the only selling point.

[@ХейХей-ю3ф]

It's pop in general. Kpop is just copy of western boys girls bands but with Asian standards of beauty. Especially heavy Korean lookism.

[@xxLonniExx]

@@ХейХей-ю3ф Yeah, my statement still stands. Some pop artists don't care about their looks, and their music still sells.

[@ХейХей-ю3ф]

@@xxLonniExx That some must be men... It's hard to find female artist, that could survive in show business without the look.

[@xxLonniExx]

@@ХейХей-ю3ф I don't want to put down certain artists, but what about Lizzo? Also certainly, Janis Joplin, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple and Amy Winehouse sure doesn't need their looks to sell their music. Now if we imagined those k-pop artists are at least average looking with bad fashion sense, I'm sure their music wouldn't sell, not even in their home country, let alone internationally. Trust me, their looks and dance moves are far more popular than their music. That's all the k-pop stans are talking about when they gather. I knew that because I used to be one.

[@trekpac2]

Such an inspiring story! Russians will do really well in this area.

[@Hkchinese888]

I've ordered a Russian bride through Taobao 🤣

[@Tabula_Rasa1]

Does Taobao operate in India? Probably easier to befriend a cow.

[@Hkchinese888]

@@Tabula_Rasa1 dllm, I am a Hong Kong Chinese, Kumar

[@fungj4126]

@@Tabula_Rasa1 Is the bride he ordered your mum?

[@Hkchinese888]

@@ToiChutGongWu Russia Bride is cost effective, se7en

[@Mahelie.Canadian]

Not only russians

[@RFA1988]

Im asian and i prefer russian hardbass

[@TankdaT90]

I thought Russia was poor but based on the background it's not

[@onelasada1707]

Russia is in the top 10 economy in the world, sometimes in the top 15.

[@Wooplot]

its mixed.

[@thelastofthehitachi972]

@@onelasada1707 yes... sometimes

[@3811eric]

K-Power is here to stay. Right on.

[@ChenglingJing]

Serious question: are there any Russian Kpop idols currently?

[@cbs2476]

There are some

[@Lalalalala98872]

not any popular ones

[@PZier]

Anime Invasion 🥰

[@AGJ117]

It's nice to see the younger generation embrace while the older generation tries to destroy.

[@lilacc224]

it's been like this for a while

[@JerielOng]

2 hours ago is crazy

[@GuyNamedRy]

This is great but I wonder if it’s as cut throat as being a trainee in Korea. 13 hour days of training, no dating each other in public, language courses, grades on dances, years off being a trainee and then just never debuting

[@Thekowaikaiju]

Meanwhile, in post-soviet Russia...

[@brennanwhite661]

Imagine if JYP formed Russian K-Pop group that looks like this?

[@user-sg1gh1xq6]

no china

[@FoNgThOnG]

If putin watched Anime, maybe he wouldn't be so cranky and war hungry.

[@MuhammadAlfikri-i1m]

It would be a Next-gen Japan/Korea for Russian.

[@spider6660]

A MAN doesn't watch anime. That's all femboys cartoon.

[@buddyman8474]

Funny how Russia not ban kpop culture😅. Isn't it Kpop looks identical with LGBTQ style

[@sentboumaster3436]

These girls are dancing their way to Ukraine

[@PinkSpiderFan10]

As long as it is not trashpink or TrashTS, they’re safe from being brainwashed.

[@Superpooper-2020]

In India, criticizing the authoritarian Modi government can lead to repercussions such as forced disappearances or punitive actions such as house demolitions.

[@Meme-Republic]

Finally, A true Anime Looks in real life.

[@xdinorun]

bro I know the girl with red hair. she is polish not Russian 🤦

[@pedesgila2229]

I dont know why, i prefer see asian woman to take role about KPOP or asian culture. Because i think they more natural and thear face so cute.

[@Kadumtamut]

Sound nice wow

[@renallagadon9054]

talent and appearance, they got a flawless victory

[@tonik1886]

Sadly the vast majority of russians doesn't know about kpop and those who know about kpop view it mostly negatively. of course there is fans but they are low in number comprared to population

[@cbs2476]

The majority of Russians go to Putin's concert rather than K Pop one.

[@MawsonSim]

Teen drama filmography of the Russian espionage, spy or spies. 😒

[@MichelleFreebird]

Главное чтоб волосы не красили, а то вдруг там цвет из лгбт флага.

[@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood]

World is getting dumber

[@Awordforangeleaves]

Alright “@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood”

[@King-vo7vm]

Getting interested in something don't mean it is dumb like you

[@VEGAZMINNIE_YUQI]

Great 👍

[@wumaobot]

Gen Z, i bet they also dont want to get married or want to be childfree

[@Hkchinese888]

Not many men left

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

Who WOULDN'T want to be childfree with the global economy the way it is?

[@wynn3077]

@@ToiChutGongWu 🤣 You funny bot .

[@xxLonniExx]

Childfree FTW!

[@SeelkadoomSonicBlack]

Those girls

[@TsarHare]

Hindu lyubov no ear rings love

[@EmojeHunter-ul2hz]

Åm̊e̊r̊i̊c̊å d̊e̊s̊t̊r̊o̊ẙe̊d̊ K̊-̊p̊o̊p̊,̊ i̊t̊ i̊s̊ n̊o̊ l̊o̊n̊g̊e̊r̊ p̊o̊p̊ůl̊år̊🔨👊🏾🫵🏾🧔🏼‍♂️

Who cares lol

[@Rishabh-Dev]

We'll have no shortage of private dance girls in a post apocalyptic world, that's for sure. 😅 And of course only rich will get to enjoy.

[@TankdaT90]

Cool

[@helmi7877]

Cringe

[@xxLonniExx]

Like you

[@jules263]

K-poop

[@maccoretti51]

This is literally garbage

[@Tijaxtolan]

Like you

[@xxLonniExx]

Just like your entire personality

[@lizzybennet5726]

Better late than never, I guess...