Western to Korean & KCon 2013

The most recent news that has entered the K-pop world is the Korean version of Little Mix’s UK’s no. 1 hit “Wings” surfaced on the Melon a Korean online music store. Little Mix’s Korean version is sung mainly in Korean but the chorus is kept the same.

This act that Little Mix has tried is very new and not many western artists have attempted it unlike Korean idols such as Big Bang, SNSD and Wonder Girls who have. However there’s been a huge online controversy about Western acts trying to copy K-pop Idols. 

On the other hand the main agenda to why Little Mix have done this is due to the growing Korean fans, however it is also to boost Western artists songs and style to the Korean audience but from my point of view Little Mix’s style isn’t quite far from the Korean’s as they also rock colorful clothes, make up and the beat of their song. 

In conclusion their action signifies that there is no limit when westerners get inspired by K-pop idols. Furthermore this has influenced me to mix some aspects of western conventions to my music video.

 

 

 

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This is the 2013 Kcon which is a huge event in Los Angeles which is where everyone can experience Korean music, games and culture.

The Fung Brothers are running a YouTube series about Level:Asian which is where they ask the public about Asians where they find in-depth information to how they are portrayed.

It's clear that most races know about K-pop which signifies how big the Korean industry is and how many people like it. The influence of K-pop has changed countless amounts of people to how they dress, what they look for in a partner (boyfriend/girlfriend) and language.

In London alone, there are now over 10 schools which cater the Korean Hangul language for people who want to learn it. It's not classed as a degree or an A-level but as a hobby and to be bilingual.