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Which is more popular J-Pop or K-Pop?
In short, K-Pop is far more popular and has a much larger fan base. This is due to multiple reasons including reinvention, struggling economies, approachability, and international investment.
Why is K-pop not called pop?
Answer is simple: because the term “K-pop” has never been about the mode of production. “K-pop” was always about “popular music of Korea”–which is why Seo Taiji usually is the fountainhead figure.
Why is J-pop popular?
J-pop is quite mainstream and easy listening. Asians have been familiar with Japanese tunes, thanks to the popularity of cover versions since the 1970s. Sometimes, Asians listen to the cover versions first and then turn to the original Japanese versions. Second, J-pop singers sell not only music, but also their images.
Is KPOP copied from Jpop?
Kpop was heavily influenced by JPop and American music. Jpop was the first to create ‘Idol groups’ and the most well known oldest group I can think of is SMAP. They were extremely popular and even people in Korea knew of them.
What is the difference between K-pop and J-pop?
K-pop is more western and most of their songs have motifs and repeated music like american pop. K-pop is more “cool” in a way but J-pop is towards the cute and upbeat side. Most K-pop songs are similar and have the same vibe to it and lately have been sort of annoying, so I prefer J-pop.
Why is Kpop more popular than Jpop in the world?
But internationally, Kpop is more well known than Jpop due to their exposure on the internet and international media. They also have larger fanbase around the world. Unlike Jpop, who doesn’t really care about any international marketing or fans ( so little access to their videos/songs/so many restriction). That’s it.
Are schoolgirls still popular in Kpop and J-pop?
J-pop: Schoolgirl concepts are still very much embraced in the idol industry in Japan. The preppy and girly uniforms are a staple in both K-pop and J-pop and it’s not going away any time soon.
How has K-pop evolved over time?
K-pop has further localised its music by training singers in Mandarin, Thai and, more recently, English. In a similarly market savvy move, K-pop “super groups” (often with ten or more members) have local “franchises” made up of mostly non-Korean members.