DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Someone brought this video up in the Arama Discord. It seems as if "not childish" equates to being in line with current Western trends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JihyoStoleMyHeartAYAYAY 22,189 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 OKR is shaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demasta 23,252 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMJI MOODS 11,524 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in the galaxy 857 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I don’t know much about jpop but I don’t think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunn 231 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 No I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uolejq 116 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kami Nana 1,341 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Utada is childish? lolno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjangyi 603 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 you can't judge a whole genre by a few samples lol there are "childish" jpop songs and there are heavier songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuuki_sakura 1,045 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 No. Try listen to sth like or . They contain many positive messages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taopriest 183 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I stopped reading after Arama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katsu curry chips 7,808 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 It literally takes one second to google something that isn’t little glee monster so idk why we’re still discussing this..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katsu curry chips 7,808 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 OKR is shaking ONE OK ROCK isn’t jpop tho... they’re jrock Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun☼Shine 4,273 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 The only reason why people think it's childish is that they keep focusing on idols. And even idols sometimes break away from their traditional concepts so that still isn't an excuse to say Jpop is childish. Anyway, why are people stuck on trying to appeal to Western audiences? If I could make bank in one country and walk about freely everywhere else, that be a dream. If the video was trying to show there are other acts than 48G, 46G and MM then good job. If it was trying to show Jpop in a Kpop way then no thanks. Someone brought this video up in the Arama Discord. It seems as if "not childish" equates to being in line with current Western trends. Seems like the discord is becoming interesting again. Might venture back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idol Killer 173 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 I stopped reading after Arama. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witchcocktor 959 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 What does '' childish '' mean in this context? I'd say even without knowing the lyrics, a lot of the songs in the video feel pretty freaking juvenile. But yes, jpop is more than idols and their cute concepts. Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taopriest 183 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Why? Just a personal feeling. I don't like these so called entertainment gossip sites reporting about stupid polls, celebrity nonsense or highlight stuff like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu wearing an indian costume and bothers two native americans lol Should concentrate on more music releases beside the social media idiocy. Most of the visitors also very negative when it's not about their idol worhsips artists in the comment section. Complaining here and there. But i read them comments not anymore. But at least the site is good when it's about reporting mainstream music shows. That effort overall i respect of course they put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witchcocktor 959 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Just a personal feeling. I don't like these so called entertainment gossip sites reporting about stupid polls, celebrity nonsense or highlight stuff like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu wearing an indian costume and bothers two native americans lol Should concentrate on more music releases beside the social media idiocy. Most of the visitors also very negative when it's not about their idol worhsips artists in the comment section. Complaining here and there. But i read them comments not anymore. But at least the site is good when it's about reporting mainstream music shows. That effort overall i respect of course they put in. What? I check Arama almost everyday and 95% of the time new posts and articles are about upcoming albums and singles or links to music shows. Once in a blue moon do they report on something frivolous (and interesting) like gossip or drama, and for how much it usually gets clicks and discussion, I'm surprised such posts don't get released more often. And comments are usually reserved for the weekly Open Post, which are generally quite varied and interesting to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsurisparkles 33 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Because jpop is all about anime and idols /sarcasm/ Commentaries like this get tiring. Music not catering to Western taste? Oh la dida childish. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANJI SEMPAI 49 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Many Jpop concepts are actually more mature than Kpop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Just a personal feeling. I don't like these so called entertainment gossip sites reporting about stupid polls, celebrity nonsense or highlight stuff like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu wearing an indian costume and bothers two native americans lol Should concentrate on more music releases beside the social media idiocy. Most of the visitors also very negative when it's not about their idol worhsips artists in the comment section. Complaining here and there. But i read them comments not anymore. But at least the site is good when it's about reporting mainstream music shows. That effort overall i respect of course they put in. What? I check Arama almost everyday and 95% of the time new posts and articles are about upcoming albums and singles or links to music shows. Once in a blue moon do they report on something frivolous (and interesting) like gossip or drama, and for how much it usually gets clicks and discussion, I'm surprised such posts don't get released more often. And comments are usually reserved for the weekly Open Post, which are generally quite varied and interesting to go through. I'm Ronald, the main writer there. I personally can't be bothered to report gossip and whatnot, unless it's something huge. People generally like the gossip more than the music stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myall13 238 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 idol songs aside but they still have serious and dark songs tho, jpop still has solo singers and bands,some have happy songs but not childish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bom 2,161 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 People think J-pop = idols like K-pop. I find some J-pop idol groups have childish sounding songs. I don't really listen to idol groups often in J-pop, I prefer soloists with lyrics I can relate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightshimmers 201 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Cute does not necessarily mean childish. Cute could be more accurately described as youthfulness, and Japan values that in general more than any other country. For example, Namie Amuro, is often described as cute, but she's 41 years old, it means she is youthful, it doesn't mean she is childish. Childish would be something that is lacking in intent, and is primitive. The cute style in J-pop is completely intentional, its all calculated to attract maximum interest from the general public, its not childish, its expresses the ideal of youthfulness. Its not necessarily obnoxious either, rather it is endearing, J-pop is the commodification of endearment (affection). In other words, in Japan, sweetness sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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