Why People Listen to KPop, No Excuses

Have you ever thought how you got into a particular song even though you don’t understand what the heck they are singing or saying? And when I mean get into, I meant bobbing your head to the music, or tapping your foot, and maybe even dancing wildly. No? If not I can give you a particular example.Ever heard of a song called, “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool?

When I first heard this song I was dancing like a madman. And when I meant dancing I meant it more like awkward moving of my body. What caused me to go through this horrible chaotic dancing of mine? Well just listen to the song! Listen to the tempo, the beats, the high and low tones all combining together to make a wonderful and fun song!

Now what does this have to do with KPop?

The choruses in most Kpop songs are pretty simple and repetitive, which make them very easy to sing along to (just like We No Speak Americano). Everyone’s had that moment where a part of a song gets stuck in your head and you sing that one part all day long. Well Kpop will generally do that to you and eventually it will grow on you! It may seem that Kpop is a genre for teenage girls, but in fact men and women do in fact love it as well. So what makes it so addictive?

We as people listen to music for various reasons. But how do we get attracted to music that we don’t understand. That’s because music is bigger than just words. It’s the combination of rhythm, beats, bass, instruments, setting and even more. Music tells a story, each with its own unique ending. Just because you can’t understand the lyrics, try depicting each and every message an artist is trying to tell you.

For Example has anyone ever heard of the songs Gangnam Style, Fantastic Baby, or Lucifer? I’m pretty sure Gangnam style at least because it went viral. In Gangnam Style the only lyric I can understand is "Oh Sexy Lady". But somehow I can't get  enough of this song. The beat is catchy, the tone compliments this genre of music, and the setting of it is quite amusing. Either way all these songs are hitting the era where electronic, hip-hop, pop, rock, and RnB are very popular. With that and the awesome dance moves each artist creates makes it so appealing to watch.

You weren’t born with a type of music you like, you first gave certain genres a chance. So go listen to some Kpop! Whether you hate it or love it, you’ll always wonder why it’s so popular J

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