K-Pop Round-Up

Ok, so since moving to South Korea, I have had the pleasure of getting first-hand exposure to a variety of things: communal bathing, cocktails-in-a-bag, 24-hour EVERYthings (high-end fashion, restaurants, spas, ect.), the rebirth of 7-11, impossibly small bathrooms, double dipping everything, affordable luxury make-up, heated flooring, martial arts, and the list just goes on. Out of everything, I would have to say that hands-down my favorite Korean thing has to be the MUSIC!

"K-Pop" has something for everyone. Are you pining after the days of the boy band? Do you need an upbeat girl group to sing you through your break-up? Want to dance? Are you into drama, and believe in the story-telling of the music video? If you answered yes, then this is a genre you need to take second look at! I know that Psy's Gangnam Style video was a big hit worldwide, but I get annoyed when it seems to be the first and only image of K-Pop that anyone outside of Korea has. In an effort to remedy the lamentable situation I have put together a little K-Pop Round-Up for all of you!

Here are some of my current favorites that are burning through my iPod and there is a pleasant mix of to appeal to nearly everyone. Or at least I think so. ;)

For those of you who grew up jamming to N'SYNC, Backstreet, and 98 degrees. If you miss the days when a group of guys could pop and lock like no one's business then never fear the boy band is alive and well in Korea!

M.I.B. - Nod Along

 

SHINee - Why So Serious?

 

C-Clown - Shaking Heart

 

Are you in the mood for some female power and vocals? Look no further than these pretty ladies! I have had so much fun in Korea getting to just have blast being a girl because sometimes it feels like people judge you for being to "girly" in the states. Does anyone else get what I mean?

Juniel - A Cute Guy

Secret - Yoohoo

Girl's Generation - Twinkle

If you are looking for something a with a little less pop then try out these bands. I love the vocals and the creativity that went into their videos. Cho Yong Pil's video is my favorite out of the whole bunch and is worth a look.

Geeks - Wash Away

Cho Yong Pil - Hello

Well, those are my current favorites and I am so happy to share them with everyone! Do you have a favorite K-Pop group or song? What song/group is it and why do you like it? I hope everyone has a great day because with music like this you are clearly on the right track!