Why I Have Integrated Too Much K-Pop Into My Life

The multi-media world of k-pop has become somewhat of a global phenomenon, resonating with vast numbers of people. When put into perspective, this observation makes complete sense as by design k-pop is set up to have success abroad (English-lyrics, intense videos, etc.) I must admit, I have always been a huge k-pop junkie since my fetus days, but two years ago, I became hooked on it.  Here is a list of why k-pop is amazing:

1. There is an immense amount of effort put into music video productions.


1. Everything is so aesthetically pleasing: the performance, the set, the clothes.  Each video is like a mini-movie. Sometimes I will be in awe of idol's dancing abilities, so if you have an ounce of curiosity, just watch it for the talent.


2. The artists are portrayed as actual human beings.
1. Most k-pop groups have separate interviews or their own videos that show that they are just regular people. This allows for their audience to have a deeper connection with their music and creates a heavily involved fan base. Plus, they are funny as heck: just watch Weekly Idol.
3. Gain exposure to a different culture
1. K-pop got me more interested in Korean culture (I tried to learn Korean for a week and gave up because it is so difficult). Nationality has an interesting way of influencing pop culture, which is why k-pop is so compelling.
4. K-pop is extremely addicting.
1. A combination of all of these points creates a genre that is extremely enticing to all types of people and all cultures. Quickly, you will know every inside joke, every song, watch every interview, and have a long list of biases. Once you are exposed to the world of k-pop, you cannot get back out.

Some of my favorite groups:

• BTS
• "Save Me"
• "Spring Day"
• "Not Today"
• "Blood Sweat & Tears"
• "Dimple"
• "Mic Drop"
• Seventeen
• "Don't Wanna Cry"
• "Adore U"
• "Boom Boom"
• Performance Unit: "13월의 춤"
• Hip-Hop Unit: "Trauma"
• Got7
• "Never Ever"
• "Hard Carry"
• "If You Do"
• "Fly"
• EXO
• "Monster"
• "Call Me Baby"
• "Growl"
• "Overdose"
• Blackpink
• "Whistle"
• "Playing With Fire"
• "Boombayah"
• "As If It's Your Last"
• NCT 127
• "Limitless"
• "Fire Truck"
• "Cherry Bomb"
• iKon
• "Bling Bling"
• "B-Day"
• "Rhythm Ta"
• Girl's Generation
• "I Got a Boy"
• "Oh!"
• "Gee"
• Dean
• "Bonnie and Clyde"
• "I'm Not Sorry" ft. Eric Bellinger
• GD X Taeyang
• "Good Boy"
• K.A.R.D
• "Oh Na Na"