2011년 9월 28일 수요일
Kpop News
U-KISS on their recent comeback!
Prior to U-KISS’s comeback, the boys signed on with Avex Entertainment and began promoting in Japan, earning popularity for their handsome looks and talent. The boys hit a daebak right from the start with their Korean album, “Bran New Kiss“, which landed within the top five on Oricon‘s daily chart on the day of its release, and rose to third the very next day. It wasn’t an easy task, though. They of course had to overcome the cultural differences as well as the pangs of homesickness that hit them when they practiced without any days off. There would be no time for rest back at their dorm either, since they had to catch up their Japanese lessons.
“Aside from sleeping, the rest of our day was spent on rehearsing and Japanese lessons.” Although they only could get about five hours of sleep a day, they humbly stated, “We’re still far from success, though.”
They continued, “If we chose a specific color and told everyone that that was who we were, we’d be limited in what we could show. Our charm lies in the fact that we can come back with a new image each time.”
That’s why their comeback album has a variety of genres from electronic dance to medium-tempo ballads. The boys’ musical growth could be heard in the melodies and adlibs, which were produced by the members themselves; AJ and Kiseop even co-composed “Obsession“.
AJ stated, “I‘m consistently learning how to write songs. I’m trying to listen to as many songs as I can and take in the advice of those around me. Composing is something I want to continue doing, and I’ve also picked up the study of harmony to aid it.”
Even though they’re three years into their debut, they stated, “It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long since we’ve debuted. We still feel like rookies. his album, however, is one of high quality. We all worked very hard even while attending to other commitments. Maybe it’s because we worked so hard on it, we’re also that much more confident and have a lot of expectations.”
KPOP history
History
The founding of South Korea's largest talent agency, S.M. Entertainment, in 1995 by Korean entrepreneur Lee Soo Man led to the first K-pop girl groups and boy bands.[7] By the late 1990s, YG Entertainment, DSP Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment had burst onto the scene and were producing talent as quickly as the public could consume it.[5]
Groups such as, S.E.S., Fin.K.L, H.O.T, Sechs Kies, G.o.d. and Shinhwa had huge success in the 1990s. Also during this period was the emergence of hip hop and R&B music in Korea, leading to the success of artists including Drunken Tiger.
Many idol groups and solo acts, including TVXQ, BoA, SS501, Kara, and Girls' Generation, began targeting the Japanese market. The group members conduct interviews and sing in Japanese.[9]
K-pop is steadily gaining influence in foreign markets outside of Asia, most notably in the United States [10], Canada, and Australia. In 2001, Kim Bum Soo became the first Korean singer to place on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with his single, "Hello Goodbye Hello".[11] [12] In a push to further globalize the genre, K-pop artists are increasingly working with talent outside of Korea. In the United States, Korean artists are touring with groups such as the Jonas Brothers [13] and collaborating with well-known producers including Kanye West, Teddy Riley, Diplo, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, [14] and will.i.am.[15]
By 2011, K-Pop had become popular in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, and China.[16]
[edit] 1990s: Conception and industrialization
The debut of Seo Tai-ji & Boys in 1992 was a turning point for popular music in South Korea, incorporating elements of rap rock and techno. Hip hop duos such as Deux were also popular in the early 1990s.The founding of South Korea's largest talent agency, S.M. Entertainment, in 1995 by Korean entrepreneur Lee Soo Man led to the first K-pop girl groups and boy bands.[7] By the late 1990s, YG Entertainment, DSP Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment had burst onto the scene and were producing talent as quickly as the public could consume it.[5]
Groups such as, S.E.S., Fin.K.L, H.O.T, Sechs Kies, G.o.d. and Shinhwa had huge success in the 1990s. Also during this period was the emergence of hip hop and R&B music in Korea, leading to the success of artists including Drunken Tiger.
[edit] 2000s: Globalization
Today, apprenticeship is the universal strategy for nurturing girl groups, boy bands, and solo artists in the K-pop industry. To guarantee the high probability of success of new talent, talent agencies fully subsidize and oversee the professional lives and careers of trainees, often spending in excess of $400,000 to train and launch a new artist.[8] Through this practice of apprenticeship, which often lasts two years or more, trainees hone their voices, learn professional choreography, sculpt and shape their bodies through exercise, and study multiple languages all the while attending school.[2]Many idol groups and solo acts, including TVXQ, BoA, SS501, Kara, and Girls' Generation, began targeting the Japanese market. The group members conduct interviews and sing in Japanese.[9]
K-pop is steadily gaining influence in foreign markets outside of Asia, most notably in the United States [10], Canada, and Australia. In 2001, Kim Bum Soo became the first Korean singer to place on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with his single, "Hello Goodbye Hello".[11] [12] In a push to further globalize the genre, K-pop artists are increasingly working with talent outside of Korea. In the United States, Korean artists are touring with groups such as the Jonas Brothers [13] and collaborating with well-known producers including Kanye West, Teddy Riley, Diplo, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, [14] and will.i.am.[15]
By 2011, K-Pop had become popular in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, and China.[16]
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