The Big Data analysis report that the Government sent to the Prosecutor's Office posits that one of the most influential and critical groups of the current administration, after October 18, is characterized by following Korean pop groups. In Emol we made a selection of the most famous bands of this musical genre.
The Big Data analysis report after the social outbreak delivered by the Government to the Public Ministry, mentions that a group that has influenced social networks is made up of young people. People in this group, which would be the largest, are characterized by having few followers, being influenced by specific media, criticizing the government and, among other things, being "K-Pop fans."
This type of music is also characterized by having a particular and colorful aesthetic. Their interpreters are usually groups of more than four members, very young and of the same sex (such as the famous boy bands), who dye their hair with fantasy colors, perform choreography together and also have a high presence in social networks , television programs, among other media. Among the most famous groups are Super Junior, EXO, Red Velvet, and Girls Generation, who participated in the SM Town Live K-Pop Festival held in January this year at the National Stadium, which was a bestseller. Also, among the most famous are BTS, SHINee, BLACKPINK and TWICE.
The eight most representative bands of K-Pop, whose fans were involved with the social outbreak
- BTS
- Super junior
- EXO
- Girls Generation
- SHINee
- Red Velvet
- BLACKPINK
- TWICE
BTS
BTS Also known as Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band that debuted in 2013. Their second album, released in 2016, peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart and became the best-selling album on the charts. history in South Korea of the Gaon Album Chart. Since then several of her songs have debuted on the US ranking. In 2017, the group broke a Guinness Record for "being the musical band with the most followers on Twitter." In December 2017, they had 502 million likes or retweets worldwide. In 2018, they delivered a speech at the UN as ambassadors for UNICEF and were also ranked on the Forbes list of Korea as the most powerful and influential celebrities in South Korea. They also received the Order of Cultural Merit from the government of that country and appeared on the cover of Time magazine.
Super Junior
Super Junior The group was formed in 2005 by SM Entertainment. Initially it had 12 members but as of 2012 the group had 10 active members. From the beginning it was established that those who make up the group would change to prioritize young people. The group successfully debuted in Chile in 2013 and in four other countries in South America. In addition, the band has been the winner of multiple awards in South Korea and in 2015 they won the Best International Artist and Best Fandom awards at the Teen Choice Awards (USA). One aspect to highlight is that some members have released solo albums and so that the band would not be relegated by the independent activity of certain members, sub-units of this were created.
EXO
EXO Created by SM Entertainment, it debuted for the first time with nine members in 2012. The band appeared among the most influential in the Forbes Korea Power celebrity rankings between 2014 and 2018. It has songs in different languages. All its members in addition to having a career in music are active in film and television. Like Super Junior, there have been subgroups of this band and its members have been rotating. Her most successful album in the West is "Don't Mess Up My Tempo" (2018).
Girls Generation
Girls Generation After the success of the Korean pop boy bands, this group of nine women emerged, whose official debut began in 2007. Their first album has the same name as the band and became a success. The group was gaining followers in Asia and their albums were among the best sellers in Asian countries. In 2011 they signed a contract with Universal Music Group and their songs became known in the United States. In 2013 the video for the single "I Got a Boy" was awarded as the best music video at the YouTube Music Awards, beating renowned North American artists such as Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. Also, the song was recognized by Time magazine. The members of this group have participated in reality shows, television and radio programs, documentaries, etc. One of them was removed from the group in 2014 for lack of commitment to the band's activities.
SHINee
SHINee Made up of five members - who have known each other since high school - the band first debuted in 2008 with the song "Replay". The group starred in their own reality show, has toured internationally, and won numerous awards. In 2017 one of its members passed away and they continued as a quartet.
Red Velvet
Red Velvet It is a band initially made up of four women. She first debuted in 2014 and a year later a new member joined. The girl group has been considered among the most popular in the world by Time and Billboard magazines. They have been awarded various awards and in 2017 the director of the Korea Foundation for Cultural Exchange mentioned them as one of the main contributors and one of the most talented groups in the country of the musical genre. The group has two facets, one "red" and the other "velvet", a dual concept that proposes different musical styles. The first is more pop and youthful, and the second is more mature and incorporates other genres such as electronic pop, hip-hop and disco.
BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK Four-woman group that debuted in 2016, powered by YG Entertainment. "Whistle" was his first number one in South Korea and on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart. Additionally, they were the first female K-Pop group to reach the top four times on Billboard's world digital sales rankings. The group also debuted with the song "DDU-DU-DDU-DU" on a UK trend list, being the first female K-Pop group to reach that place. And it also reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Songs. They were also the first K-Pop band to make the Coachella lineup, and this year they surpassed One Direction in number of subscribers on YouTube. Forbes named the group among the most influential celebrities in Korea.
TWICE
TWICE It emerged through "Sixteen", a reality show created to determine its members, nine in total. They made their debut in 2015 with their mini album The Story Begins and their first video was "Like OOH-AHH," which reached 100 million views on YouTube. A year later they debuted in the Japanese market by Warner Music Japan. The group is considered one of the most prolific K-Pop actors - 10 albums in four years - and has been the winner of several music awards in South Korea. Last July they embarked on a US tour. The band works with the JYP Entertainment label and is recognized by the K-Pop community for advancing the conversation on mental health. They are characterized by their happy melodies and their colorful style. Its members are all women, and are between 20 and 23 years old.
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