BeachAngel 4,332 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I keep trying to explain that to people and people keep on fighting me on this. I hate being told whats big in Korea based off BS, and I keep telling people that this song or artist isn't big and they want to resort to BS again. I live in Korea... none of my Korean friends listen to K-POP or give a shit they laugh at me to be honest, and I have a really really large amount of Korean friends. I'm the only one that listens to Idol music. I keep trying to tell people what big and not big and MF I-fans want to fucking tell me what is and isn't it pisses me off. ^^^^^ As the title saids explain it to me edit: some of y'all are fairly ignorant ... I can't wait till you come to Korea. I'll leave it at that. Y'all give a bitch a headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppadidntmeanit 990 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I knew this too, that's why people mainly list ballad singers as their favorite artist rather than these boy groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekci 1,995 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Preach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Choco 1,199 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 k-pop idols are big but they don't rule the entire industry it's still popular amongst students for most people in korea it's common to hear that people listen to "real" artists like Standing Egg (♥♥ my fav tbh) or Urban Zakapa etc. edit: i like that one person who sang Love Timing too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyGolightly 5,970 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Because, for some, all their knowledge about Korea revoles around kpop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Space 2,056 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 ignorance is bliss or stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachAngel 4,332 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I knew this too, that's why people mainly list ballad singers as their favorite artist rather than these boy groups Yeah because its whats played in Korea all damn day .. TBH its all I hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimchi 19,921 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Certain songs are, but not every single idol group or song is obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGA FREE 2,103 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Offtopic: How popular is Roy Kim in Korea? Or people stopped caring about him after plagiarism scandal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4a 13,715 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Eh, it's just like pop music in America. It's both not as popular as some people think and also way more popular than other people think. No, it's probably not as dominant as people think but it's also not obscure. American pop is in literally the same state. The problem is that people go to both extremes of the argument. They either argue (or think) that KPOP is everything or they think that KPOP is literally nothing. It's really in the middle. In the US, everyone knows the major pop stars but they may listen to rock or alternative or another subgenre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye사랑 896 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I would say it is somewhat big just not as big as a lot of people would think. It is still more popular outside of korea then in, that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasell 488 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I keep trying to explain that to people and people keep on fighting me on this. Where is that thread? Let me go and stalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deumol 166 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Ignorant people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAYAKA 9,964 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 at the end of the day i dont get why i-fans care what's popular in Korea or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minjoy 2,786 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My korean friends understimate kpop as a whole. I studied in a university here in philippines where most foreign students are koreans and they even look amaze when i talk about kpop.sandara park was a trend here but not the same in korea. So thats my observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buns 3,767 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It should be common sense to anybody to understand that music genres appeal to demographics. It should also be common sense to know that music is its own language and people like different things. I have a close friend here who is also in Korea and what I've gotten from her is that everybody is different based on who they are. Apparently idol groups are playing in random cafes and markets all of the time, we just got a kakao video of a huge cover group concert doing 4Minute on some baseball field. Do I think the general public of Korea cares about idol groups? Not necessarily, but they are open to their songs and media which anybody on this forum can see through the digital market. You probably get a lot of flack because what you're saying seems very exaggerated. The idol scene is exactly like pop music in America, looked down upon but still distributed massively and to its target demographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♡SEOLO♡ 2,773 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Eh, it's just like pop music in America. It's both not as popular as some people think and also way more popular than other people think. No, it's probably not as dominant as people think but it's also not obscure. American pop is in literally the same state. The problem is that people go to both extremes of the argument. They either argue (or think) that KPOP is everything or they think that KPOP is literally nothing. It's really in the middle. In the US, everyone knows the major pop stars but they may listen to rock or alternative or another subgenre. this ^ and let's not deny the fact that idols songs also slay the charts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE ZONE 10,428 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 well you can hear idol songs all the time in clothing shops or cafe shops (i do. but of course, other songs are played too: ballads, indie, and clubbing/dance kind of music). but yeah many groups that i-fans stan aren't popular/known with the korean general public. the people i've met who like idol music are my students (5th-6th graders lol) and other young people (teens-early 20s). for most people in korea it's apparently very cool if you listen to "real" artists like Standing Egg (♥♥ my fav tbh) or Urban Zakapa etc. yes, this. zion t, crush, etc. at the end of the day i dont get why i-fans care what's popular in Korea or not. trueee. but it's because some fans like to be arrogant ("MY fav is the best / most popular") rather than just enjoy their favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaity 5,777 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Eh, it's just like pop music in America. It's both not as popular as some people think and also way more popular than other people think. No, it's probably not as dominant as people think but it's also not obscure. American pop is in literally the same state. The problem is that people go to both extremes of the argument. They either argue (or think) that KPOP is everything or they think that KPOP is literally nothing. It's really in the middle. In the US, everyone knows the major pop stars but they may listen to rock or alternative or another subgenre. This. this is how pop music works in most countries. Its all about demographics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taebb 1,624 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 it's pretty much the same with all things marketed at teens, isn't it? like, one direction is big with the teen market, but you hardly see anyone over 20 naming one direction/ 5sos/whatever as their favourite artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNRA 1,082 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 the real question is who da hell cares fck korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachAngel 4,332 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 k-pop idols are big but they don't rule the entire industry it's still popular amongst students for most people in korea it's apparently very cool if you listen to "real" artists like Standing Egg (♥♥ my fav tbh) or Urban Zakapa etc. edit: i like that one person who sang Love Timing too Yeah... and Bobby Moon that song is really big in Korea right now. My friends LOVE STANDING EGG... and people in there 20s will laugh at you if you like Idol music... they call you high school or immature. like kpop is barely 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Yagami 4,462 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Its the same anywhere you go really. People my age in the U.S. could care less about Justin Bieber or 1D, but their fame and fortune is well known and is mainly fueled by teens. We know they exist, but don't care about them or take them seriously. The opposite effect is achieved overseas. People overseas love Justin and 1D, just like we (well, a niche group of people anyways) like K-Pop idols and singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachAngel 4,332 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Offtopic: How popular is Roy Kim in Korea? Or people stopped caring about him after plagiarism scandal? He's still known but some people are tuned off to him his last single didnt do as well... but some people I hang out with are still fans of him but its sort of half and half on how people feel about him. Which is sad I love Roy Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimHeeSung 6,134 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Its just like how you don't listen to your own countries music, because you grew up with it and its just there its nothing really new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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