K-Pop — our opinion
Okay, we are over the drama. We have decided that since we like some of the music, we are just going to do that, and start making a few random comments about the genre in general.
Honestly, we have (with very few exceptions) seen more talent in the few months we have been watching K-pop videos than what we have seen in many years here in the U.S.
If that continues, there seems no reason why Korea could not become the largest global music exporter. ( --- well, maybe at least number two)
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Q: As a Christian, should one listen to K-pop?
A: For our opinion, there is not a lot of any modern lyrical music that could be considered Christian safe. Whatever that means? That includes a lot of the so-called contemporary Christian stuff.
We do not think listening to any particular music will turn you into something that you are not (nor do not want to be). We try to live as a Christian, but we generally listen to whatever we want, in many genres, but there are songs that we do not listen to.
There are songs that we use to listen to all the time, now we do not. Use to be a big fan of heavy metal (still like the genre), we will occasionally listen to some of the songs, when heard on the radio, but there are some songs we absolutely will not.
As for K-pop, we like various groups, but there are a couple videos of some of theirs that we do not watch.
We think that the real question (and perhaps answer), about music and life in general, may be, “What do you want to do?” (it is called free will, and your choice)
( --- although, we have not been watching K-pop very long and there does seem to be quite a few people that stop watching it for various reasons)
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Q: Okay, but what about some of the clothing worn by some singers (especially the girls)?
A: What about it? Okay, yeah, we get the question, but (...)
Some people are critical (of course 🙄) of the clothing worn by some groups (especially the girls), but how does that compare to singers in other places, like the U.S.?
Although one could easily dismiss many of the girl groups as “pretty girls, with too much makeup, wearing short skirts and flashing their panties” — but that sort of ignores the talent many have (doesn't it?)
Although, we might be a little concerned about the boots being worn by many (of either gender) when they dance (some almost seeming bigger than the wearer 😋). Wondering about how that may adversely effect their bodies (especially legs, hips and back). ( — also applies to singers and dancers elsewhere)
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Q: Is K-pop a psychic (or if you prefer, psychological) weapon?
A: 🤔 ?????????
But considering the excessive jump cuts, flashing lights, swaying cameras and high frequency audio; who knows ? — The South Korean's were supposedly using it on the border against the north, so ….
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Q: Considering aegyo, fan service, …. Is any of it real?
A: Probably not, but who cares if you like the songs/videos?
— although, we would generally rather meet any celebrity that acted real, as opposed to one who acted fake
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We will say this; the more we hear about what supposedly goes on behind the scenes, the less we like some of the people running some of the companies. Such as this ridiculous BS: https://www.google.com/search?q=tzuyu+controversy%3F&oq=tzuyu+controversy
🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇳🇿 🇹🇭 🇹🇼
( --- just to clarify, we do not care much for some of the entertainment companies here in the U.S.)
--- but currently, we still like a lot of the songs
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Q: Is it satanic?
A: Do not know. Is it?
There does seem to be a fondness for symbolism and hand gestures, but we are not experts on religion. ( — and that seems to be the case with a lot of music, not just Korean )
Consider the video for WITCH, by TRI.BE, or Red Sun by Dreamcatcher. Both videos are a bit spooky, in a classic gothic horror way. But that does not necessarily mean they are actual witches. Does it?
Regardless, may they all find salvation through Jesus Christ. [ yeah, there I said it; and may you too ]
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That was not exactly what we planned to write, but, --- we are currently in the process of collecting our thoughts and rewriting this article.
— in the mean time;
If you are new to K-pop, you may want to check out these girl groups (okay, so we prefer the girl groups):
[ --- it is estimated that there is at least a 10% probability that you will like at least one of these groups — but be careful some of these girls may dance their way into your dreams 😁 ]
aespa — electronic, dance, pop
BABYMONSTER --- pop, heavy pop
BLACKPINK --- pop
NMIXX --- pop, dance
PURPLE KISS — pop, heavy pop, rock
tripleS — pop, house
TWICE --- pop
If you want something a little harder (mostly rock);
check out Dreamcatcher (https://youtube.com/@Dreamcatcherofficial).
------- and for K-rock, Rolling Quartz (https://youtube.com/@rollingquartzofficial), may be your thing?
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read more at Wikipedia: https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-pop
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It is amusing to see how watching a few of the videos completely destroys many old erroneous stereotypes. Unfortunately, they may reinforce some others. ( — but that is all we are going to say about that)
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