American's FIRST TIME Reaction to KPOP! - Into the deep end... +XynxReacts+
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This is a relatively old/outdated reference video. We're solidly in 4th gen now, as that started at the beginning of 2018, and this video includes only a few of the 4th-gen groups, most of them among the earliest members of that gen (like Stray Kids, Ateez, The Boyz).
It was also a touch wishy-washy on this and made it sound like an opinion, not fact, so to clarify: Kpop isn't a genre -- it's an industry. It's just Korean popular music, and the music under that umbrella is a wildly diverse as everything you have to choose from in the western market. That said, there are a couple primary "flavors" (kpop has some adherence to choosing between being sweet/bubblegum/cute or being sour/spicy), and a lot of groups can get shoved into those concepts by their companies and repetitive producers (that's not shade on the artists; that's criticism of the industry). So you'll benefit from listening to a wide range of groups until you find ones that suit you, be they the "sweet," the "spicy," or new-genre trailblazers like Stray Kids.
A warning: Fanwars are _insane_ in kpop. The groups/members are very often friends and/or admirers of each other, as it's a tight-woven industry, and members of many diverse groups were trainees together in different companies. But every single fandom has a small but very loud and very vicious toxic element ready to attack and destroy anyone they consider a "threat" to the group they stan, even if the actual idols in those groups are literally best friends. These so-called fans give a terrible impression to new kpop listeners, and there's no way to avoid eventually encountering some of them and their whackjob behavior (especially if you're on twitter, which is ground zero; but it happens on all socmed).
So:
1] Please know that they are a very small minority; it's just that they're nuts and ugly and LOUD, so they come across as being far more representative of overall fandoms than they really are. Ignore them completely; block them if they comment on your channel or any of your socmed. Don't try to reason with them, argue with them, educate them; they're irrational and just thrive on the validation of engagement. Ignoring and blocking is the only way to limit their poison.
2] Never compare groups or idols; it's an almost guaranteed invitation to some toxic fan trying to use you to start a fight with another fandom, usually in your comments section. (It's also just generally considered kind of disrespectful to the idols/groups, like they're all just different, mostly interchangeable brands of chicken soup you're choosing between. Don't be Billboard, basically.)
You're going to hear a couple words that sound similar to the N-word. They're not. They're basically "you" and "I" in informal Korean, but they can catch new people off-guard if not forewarned.
Kpop groups/idols almost all have a much closer, more content-rich "relationship" with their fans than do western artists. That's honestly where some of the biggest cultural differences are apparent. For example, I have yet to see an internationally famous western artist make a promise to stream live every week to interact with fans, hang out and listen to random music, share advice and personal stories, talk about their struggles and give support...and then actually follow through on a promise of that magnitude even in the middle of tours, even while filming other things, even while having to hide out in a car in a parking garage at an awards show, whatever -- for YEARS. And yet Bang Chan of Stray Kids exists.
My knowledge of content quantity is mostly limited to SKZ (I only stan one group; stanning can take a lot of energy) and their tendency to release some form of new content with no more than a 48-hour gap _constantly._ But many groups (SKZ, Ateez, BTS, and afaik the majority of others, at least gen 3 and gen 4) have one or more "reality shows" (which, thankfully, are in no way the same thing as western reality shows) or variety shows, as well frequent live interaction broadcasts, text subscriptions with fans, random informal behind-the-scenes releases, and more. Like, just this week alone, I think we've had...I dunno, maybe ten or so new pieces of content from Stray Kids. Vlogs, lives, trailer clips, etc -- and that doesn't count the possibly hundreds of Bubble (the subscription text app) messages and the socmed posts. It's an _enormous_ amount of content, and the result is fans generally feeling far more invested in and familiar with the idols than they are with western artists.
Hi R M! Yes, I found out pretty quickly about Kpop as an industry rather than a particular defined "genre"! I think once I get into the later generations of Kpop, the overall picture will be clearer. Regarding fans/fanwars -- I knew going into this that the Kpop industry was huge, with tons of fans across the board, but I'm honestly surprised at the level of fandom that permeates the culture, not just in Korea but overseas and even here in the US.
I'm sure that all of the groups/idols are super busy and it's amazing that some still have the time to interact with fans like that. My channel just started, and despite its small size, it's still a ton of work!
Anyways, thanks so much for your detailed comment. I'm glad to see the genuine passion that you and others have, and I'm excited to continue the journey with you guys! :)
Thank you so so much for your quality in detail comment! Couldn't have been worded better. 😁 Glad a fellow stay left a good impression in contrast to some black sheep's out there. :)
@@mistelzweig7284 Thank you! 😄
@@xynxreacts Hi I just want to add that if you get into 3rd gen and 4 gen groups you need to know that some have content that has a story line or “Universe”. Usually the title tracks (but not always” of an album are part of the storyline. I stand a few Hybe (Big Hit) groups and the Universe for groups like BTS, TXT, & Enhypen can be deep in meaning and contusing if you start in the middle of their playlist. The songs can stand on their own with awesome MV’s but newcomers can get confused about what is going on as a group's content builds the Universe in a linear way. Just know that if you want to go deeper into content or storyline there are youtube reactors who do “Theory” explanations of a group's storyline. Also I have been a Kpop fan for years and at 67 so I am an example of how diverse some fandoms can be
I never heard of this guide.. still making friends I see Librarian.. lol..🖖🏽
I personally recommend The Moon by N.Flying, Sorry by The Rose, God's Menu by Straykids, Guerilla by Ateez, Gambler by Monsta X, Hit by Seventeen, Monster by Exo. These give you an idea of different styles, but amazing groups!
Hi Maddie, thank you for the song recommendations!
So, since this seems to have been made a little earlier when the generational line between the third and fourth generations was much blurrier, I’d like to clarify them. The 3rd Generation began in 2011 and the 4th Generation began in 2018. Some 3rd Gen groups are BTS, Seventeen, Blackpink, Mamamoo, EXO, Twice, Red Velvet, and GOT7. Some 4th Gen groups are TXT, (G)I-dle, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, Aespa, IVE, Itzy, and ENHYPEN.
Also the training years were a little exaggerated. There are idols that have trained for 10+ years, but there are also some who have trained for half a year. The training period lasts for however long it takes for the company to decide they’re worthy of making a debut.
Regarding kpop I like, my personal favorite group is Dreamcatcher. They’re known for their rock fusion songs. Some songs by them are:
Boca (moombahton+rock)
Piri (pop rock with metal influences)
Scream (psytrance+rock)
Deja Vu (symphonic rock)
I have an arsenal of rock and rock-flavored kpop songs because I like to keep them tabbed, so I can relay more suggestions if you want. There’s actually been a surge of pop rock and pop punk songs in the kpop industry this year.
Wow, thanks for the detailed comment! I've started making a list of songs/artists across the multiple generations, and there are a few you listed that I'll definitely be adding -- especially in the rock/pop-rock genres.
This isn't that old, the information just isn't that accurate. By the second year of 4th Gen, it was widely accepted that 4th Gen had begun and was started around Stray Kids debut (some say The Boys but they weren't popular enough to mark a time period by). Stan is also not a Kpop fandom specific term, not to mention they missed just a ton of general kpop info even for how fast they went 😅
They just needed a better guide overall.
jeez thank you for this comment, i was surprise too, when watching it and there is no a single dreamcatcher in mention, like for talking about K-rock, dreamcatcher is a MUST.. they are the only active group now that still holding into rock element and still producing a good music for kpop scene in this very day. like how many people drawn in to kpop because of dreamcatcher influences in europe and south east asia. anyway Stan dreamcatcher 😁
Love your recommendations!
@Gabriel Paixão Yeah. The video confused me. I was pretty sure it was 2012, but some sources I came across said 2nd Gen ended in 2010, so I played it safe and said 2011. I realized later I was right the first time, but I didn’t edit because I didn’t wanna remove the icon that indicates the video creator liked my comment.
In k-pop, there's a lot more emphasis put on the relationship between the artists (idols) and the fans, so even if you're just interested in the music you're going to end up needing to know a bit about the fandoms in general for your journey.
Key points:
- every group has a name for their fandom, often a colour, and (at least for newer generations) a Lightstick fans use at shows/concerts
- members in groups often have a defined role. This was very prevalent in early gen but has started to get a bit more "everyone can do every role" in the newer gen groups. The roles typically are singers, rappers, dancers, and visuals (the ones that attract viewer attention)
- there is almost always a choreography for the title track song. This choreography can be seen (all or in part) in the mv, and is used for all live performances of the song. Because of this, there's also often a dance practice video where you can see the choreography better
- older videos are unlikely to have English captions, but many newer ones will, so you can tell what the song is about
- some groups have a storyline that traverses their title tracks, and others just do whatever fits the theme of that particular song. Groups can have a different style/concept for each title track, but there's typically an overarching sound that is "theirs"
Thanks aerynkelly! Yes, as you saw in the Part 2 video, they covered some of these points - but even then it's still swirling around in my head lol! Can't wait to check out the newer generations soon!
I really recommend to check out Stray Kids they have all inside one group, rapping , singing, dancing, they mix sooooo good different staff as they are self produced😊. They control their music and that’s the main thing why i like them❤.
Hi Maryna! Stray Kids has been suggested before, but I didn't know that they also self-produce! That's awesome and definitely gets a lot of my respect!! Thank you!
@@xynxreacts They are also to my knowledge the only kpop group where the leader picked the members instead of the company (the members were then tested by the CEO of the company in a reality survival show, but in the end, all passed). They also chose their own name, ignoring the company's suggestion (which they still used in their debut single), and the leader designed their logo. They have an exceptional level of control over their work, which I appreciate.
My favorite kpop group is BTS (who are probably the biggest group in the world at the moment). They are just incredible and have over 300 songs to their name covering various genres and subject matter.
Wow!! I knew they had a lot of songs, but 300?! Thats wild!
Love BTS! Their discography is huge with something for everyone as they cover many genres. Their fan base is also wide covering all ages including people in their 70s (me), 80s and even 90s! 💜
About 6 months ago i started my K-pop journey. I fell hard for BTS and they are amazing but my ult is Stray Kids (they are considered 4th gen). They are amazing! I recommend the songs Gods Menu, Thunderous, Back Door, Mixtape Oh, Slump, Scars, Maniac, Venom, Cheese, Christmas Evel (a fun Christmas song), and Easy. I also highly recommend that you watch an intro video to each group they help you learn more about that particular group.
My favorite BTS songs are Black Swan, Fire, Airplane pt 2, Life Goes On, Boy With Luv, Run, I Need You, Lie (by Jimin), Filter (by Jimin), Euphoria (by Jungkook), Stigma (by V). Anything by AugustD (Suga from BTS) is going to be amazing, and I love just about anything by J-Hope.
So glad you’re checking this out! I subscribed and can’t wait to see your future videos.
Thanks Jess! Stray Kids has definitely been a popular recommendation! I didn't know there were intro videos.. I'll have to look into those. What was it that got you started on your KPop journey?
@@xynxreacts honestly I’m not sure. I always kind of had this mind block that K-pop wasn’t something I’d like, but then reminded myself that I love music from other countries (Rammstein, The Hu, Sabaton, and Avatar… I’m big into metal, but like almost anything), so I decided to start with BTS since I knew of them. I listened to Fire, Dynamite, and Black Swan and I was hooked. I will say, I like Stray Kids more because their music hits harder for me and isn’t as poppy. They have 8 members. 3 sub units… 3racha rappers, song writers and producers - Bang Chan (CB97), Changbin (SpearB), and Han (J.One). Danceracha (Felix, Hyunjin, and Lee Know… These guys also rap periodically) and Vocalracha (I.N. And Seungmin). They write, compose, and produce their own music, and they do their own choreography for the most part. Also, Bang Chan the leader was in training for 7 years and they let him handpick the other members, which is incredibly rare and may have been a first in K-pop (not 100%). If you want to try stray kids, I recommend Gods Menu, Back Door, Thunderous and Maniac they are rap heavy. Mixtape Oh, Scars, and Slump are slower more ballad-esque. If you listen to those last three I’d watch the Japanese first take videos it gives you a good idea of what they’re made of. Sorry for overloading with info. I’m super excited for you!
@@xynxreacts A Guide to BTS member the Seven Bangtan by Tàylor.i recommend n of course many recomendation its from their fans.BTS fans mostlly very picky but if you do honest reaction Army (BTS fans) will support you come to your chanel
I never thought I'd be the kind of person who'd enjoy k-pop but once I discovered BTS in the summer of 2018... the rest is history. They're my ult group and while I do enjoy some other songs here and there I don't have the emotional connection that I do with them and their music. I just wanted to say that it's okay not to like EVERYTHING you hear and as you delve in deeper you'll find group(s) whose sound is something that you'll enjoy listening to. I feel that as long as you're sincere in your approach fans will gladly help you learn more about whatever groups catch your eye. Good luck and it's really not scary here regardless of the rumors you might have heard!
Wow this guide moved so quick it almost gave me anxiety. If you really want to dive into the history of kpop and what defines the culture there's a great series that was done by CZcams Originals called K-Pop Evolution
GREAT recommendation!! Yes there's still a ton of questions that I have. I might come back and watch/react to this series once I go through a few more early songs.
Yeah K-Pop Evolution is a good place to get comprehensive background.
lmao, absolutely fascinating how the creator of that video didn’t include a single bts song in the genre recommendations except for that one solo by Agust D
So my recommendations are obviously BTS 😂 and also I really enjoy the groups TXT, Mamamoo and Twice ☺️
Hehe, yeah even going into this blind, I'm also surprised I didn't see much BTS with how much they've reached the general mainstream media! Thanks for the suggestions!
@@xynxreacts that's because BTS is not really considered by many as a a 'kpop group'. It has songs in pretty much every genre and should really be considered as a phenomenon in and of itself. That's not to disrespect any of the artists shown in this video , of whom N Flying. The Rose and FT Island are among my favourites.
@@juneseghni i agree that bts has tranceded the “genre” of k-pop, but it was just such k-poppy behavior from the creator to not include them
Iconic group SHINee (produced Shiny) is my group. lol It irks me that a group that's referred to as the Princes of Kpop are barely touched on here and that they just featured Ring, Ding, Dong which is not a favorite of mine. Lol After almost 14 years, they are still slaying, have covered many different styles, set trends and will have a,comeback next year. Four of the members have very successful solo careers as well. One member passed in 2017 but they are so worth getting to know.
Thanks for the comment! I've seen SHINee suggested a couple of times! :)
I really recommend checking out stray kids! This is probably already all mentioned but they are incredibly versatile and self producing geniuses
All of them can rap, dance, and sing really well. They have some incredibly unique voices (that I'm sure u will be able to notice quickly) too. Some of my favorite songs (though it's really hard to pick) are: charmer, maniac, side effects, thunderous, back door, freeze, easy, all in, God's menu, and honestly the list could go on. Most of the songs I just listed are hype tho 😂. They also are very experimental with their songs too. Anyways enjoy ur kpop journey lol
Thank you! Yes, Stray Kids has been mentioned quite often and also the fact that they self-produce! I'm excited to react to them soon!
I recommend reacting to woodz, lucy island, kard, ateez, the boyz and kang daniel :))
Thanks for the suggestions Susan! I haven't heard of a few of these yet, but I'll add them to the list to check out! :)
Great tasteeee
Loved this. 2pm is an iconic group in Korea, Japan, and throughout Asia. They had a huge influence on Kpop going forward. They just held their 15 year anniversary concert in Seoul. They still have a huge fanbase and all the members have solo albums, individual solo concerts, with most of them having acting credits. Junho was the first idol to win best actor in a tv drama (2022) and is incredible in concert.
Stray Kids are breaking out big in the US right now, and are about to drop another album on Oct 7th. They are more hip-hop/edm heavy, but basically do all genres. They are also self-produced. God's Menu is the one most people find them with, though their last comeback was their biggest with the song Maniac. Kpop is definitely a rabbithole, but its been a fun one for me. Been a little over a year now since I fell down it. The speed that groups have "comebacks" is still something i'm getting used to, b/c Western artists can go years without an album and not have a hit to their careers. And I'm old enough that when I hear "comeback", my immediate thought is LL Cool J telling me to not call it that..
And I'm old enough to understand the LL Cool J reference ;). Thanks for your comment Lady Shar! Stray Kids has been mentioned quite a few times, though I didn't know they have a new album coming out. Hmmm... I wanted to explore some older stuff first before I get spoiled with newer songs, but I might plan on reacting to that drop!
@@xynxreacts I typed this last night and then listened to the new BlackPink song, and laughed bc there's the same LL Cool J reference in it.
if you like day6 i recommend xdinary heroes. theyre a band who debut in december last year and so far only have 1 single album and 1 mini album. they’re coming back with another mini album november 4.
ateez is another group full of talents. their most recent song “guerrilla” has metal/rock influence. i also recommend “hala hala” and “the real”. for feel good songs i recommend “eternal sunshine” and “wave”
both of these deserve so much more hype
Thanks Choco! I've seen the Ateez recommendation before, though thanks for the specific song suggestions! Xdinary Heroes hasn't been mentioned often, but most likely because they're newer. Excited to check them and their mini album out soon!
@@xynxreacts if you like rock you probably like dreamcatcher song they have rock/metal influence in every title track
Monsta X.
Their title tracks tend to be hard hitting but their B-sides cover a wide range of genres and can be equally hard, or crazy beautiful and soft, and everything in between.
TO BE CLEAR, many, many groups and artists have amazing B-sides that don’t get enough appreciation and recognition! I’m not as familiar with the entire discography of other groups, so these are just my suggestions from the group I stan.
For a fun contrast of Monsta X’s title tracks with some of their B-sides, I’d recommend:
TRESPASS (their debut title track) with HONESTLY (B-side from the same album)
RUSH (title track) - or - HERO (which was in the video you reacted to) with the B-side BROKEN HEART
SHOOT OUT (title track) with I DO LOVE U - or - BY MY SIDE
FOLLOW (title track) with FIND YOU - or - U R
GAMBLER (title track) with SECRETS (there are a couple “Secrets” tracks from different albums, so compare the Secrets from the same album as Gambler, “One of a Kind”)
LOVE (most recent title track) with AND (in particular) -- or -- WILDFIRE (or just listen to the whole "Shape of Love" album, lol)
Monsta X also has two full-English albums, "All About Luv" and "The Dreaming"
My suggestions for other groups/artists to check out include:
KARD
SHINEE
BoA
Seventeen
GOT7
BTOB
EXO
ATEEZ
ENHYPEN
TXT
WOODZ
Day6
Stray Kids
(G)I-DLE
2NE1
DREAMCATCHER
Itzy
IVE
There’s a LOT! We know, lol. Don’t stress or get overwhelmed, most of us are just excited whenever someone shows interest and gets into KPOP, and we all want to welcome new people to our fandoms! As some mentioned already, there will most likely be times when you come across the worst parts of fandoms, but please don’t let those people scare you off. There are also plenty of fandoms that get along quite well and actively cheer for and support each other. We’re excited to share with you, and you’ll have plenty of support from viewers as you make your journey into KPOP, so enjoy! Can’t wait to see more!
Haha, there is FOR SURE a lot, and I had no idea going into this!! I'm trying my best to sort it all out in my head :D
Sad to hear that some people let their egos prevent civility. I'm not for any negativity so if I come across any of that part of fandoms, I definitely won't give it the attention it craves.
Thanks so much for the comment and suggestions though! I haven't seen many Monsta X recommendations, but your mentions of the B-side songs has me curious :)
57 year old American into several groups
BTS, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, TxT, Enhypen, P1Harmony, Exo.
Hi Lisa, welcome! I'm glad to hear from you, thanks for the comment! :)
song of the year 2022 in KOREA
INVU-Taeyeon
Forever1-SNSD
Tomboy-(G)idle
Love Dive-IVE
After Like-IVE
Attention-NewJeans
Hype boy-NewJeans
Pink Venom-BLACKPINK
Thanks for the suggestions!
If I'm not mistaken, the term "Stan" came about after Eminem's song called Stan. It was basically about an obsessive fan called Stan and the term was used as an insult in the beginning. If someone called you a stan, you were an over the top fan. Today its in a much nicer light, just describing you as a big fan of an artist
im so glad they had the boyz and ace and ateez in this video
I'm not sure if you're still taking suggestions, but if you are, you NEED to check out Ateez. No one ever regrets getting into Ateez. They have a very distinct sound that they have crafted and perfected, so much so that when people hear their songs, they describe it as "very Ateez". They have their own genre really! They created a whole new standard when it comes to performance. They are always creating experimental sounds in their songs and most of them are compared to anthems. But, they have some of the BEST vocals in the 4th gen (by the way, Ateez is 4th generation). Their discography is often referred to as "non-skip" because every song is so good, and almost all of the genres shown here are somewhere in Ateez's discography, plus so many more! (RnB, ballad, feel-good, latin, trap, pop, etc.) Their recent comeback with title track Guerrilla (psychedelic rock) charted #3 on Billboard under Beyonce and Bad Bunny and they had a world tour in January with sold out shows all over America and Europe! (they're having another in a couple of months)
Ateez are monster performers and are known as some of the best dancers and performers not only in the 4th gen but the Kpop industry. It's always what professionals and other idols say about them. A reporter even said that when Ateez perform at music shows, other idols always come out of their waiting rooms just to watch them because they are thought very highly of for their performance skills among idols! And a music critic and dr in ethnomusicology said "they are one of the most passionate and powerful performers in Kpop".
Some song suggestions to start with
More powerful/anthem-like/hype songs
-Guerrilla
-Wonderland (an Ateez classic)
-Hala Hala
-Fireworks
-Thanxx
-Rocky
some other FANTASTIC songs to check out as well
-Deja Vu
-Don't Stop
-The Real
-Inception
-Answer (this is the song from the guide)
(all the songs above are various different genres, so I'm sure you'll find something you like!)
I'm sorry this was long but I really hope you give Ateez a chance in your journey into Kpop!
Awesome! Yes, Ateez has been suggested by quite a few people and is definitely on my list to check out! Thanks for the detailed songs suggestions !!
Since you said you lean more towards pop rock I’d recommend these
Txt- 0x1 love song; Loser lover; Run Away
Day6- I wait; how can I say
Yena- smiley ( more poppy)
Really enjoyed this reaction!
Hi Jayus! I've received a few TXT and Day6 suggestions, but haven't heard of Yena before! Thank you!
I recommend Dreamcatcher - Chase Me as well to explore the darker concepts of kpop. Dreamcatcher was a black sheep in kpop, but if you like storyline and songs with messages then Dreamcatcher is definitely a fun place to be!
Hi Spiceman! Yes, Dreamcatcher is on my shortlist to watch! What do you mean they were a black sheep?
@@xynxreacts Awesome! :D I say they were because in recent years(last two) Dreamcatcher has been praised for their hard work and strong influence. While they still are known as a black sheep in some areas of Korea, they are more accepted than when they debuted with Chase Me. Many idols(including idols from the Big3. YG, JYP, and SM) have commented on how they look up to Dreamcatcher as a group and individuals.
yeah...in KPop there are..
1. Girl Groups
2. Boy Groups and there is..
3. Dreamcatcher, they are the best🤘🤘
POP ROCK IS MY FAV. I HOPE U REACT TO MORE
Love pop rock!!
twice is an amazing introduction to what real kpop is. from debut to now they have never missed
Thanks for the suggestion Chris! TWICE is one of the groups on my list to check out!
I started to listen kpop some times ago. The only groups I knew were SNSD and 2NE1. Back in 2011 I saw Girls generations on the TV at the store where I worked. I was mesmerized. I listen many music, I grow up with progressive rock from 70s and metal. I also listen classical music and I play the piano. What can I say? Kpop is one of the best "genrs" if you wanna hear something new. Is much better in terms of compositions and ideas than western pop (not all songs ofc!). It's cultural. Asians have great taste for arts.
A lot of KPop fans that I've talked to have had similar first experiences! Thanks for commenting!
Hi, I really like your vibe so I hope you will dive into kpop more in the future.
One thing I would add to the info is that many members of a group also release solo songs/albums.
My fav groups/solo artists are Stray Kids, BTS, Ateez, The Rose, Jackson Wang etc.
Many of the kpop artists make songs of many genres. For example Stray Kids are known as group with loud sounds, heavy beats and amazing raps but if you dive more into their discography and will listen to their b-side tracks (tracks beside title tracks), you will find ballads and many beautiful vocal songs.
Since you said you like pop rock, I suggest you to listen to The Rose, Woosung (main vocalist of The Rose, also a soloist) & Day6.
For ballads, I suggest BTOB songs. They are older group and have some amazing vocals and harmonies.
Thank you for the comment Michaela! There's definitely much to explore when it comes to both solo acts and b-sides. I hope to check out as much as I can from a variety of places! As you mentioned though, I may have a slight personal ear bias towards pop rock, haha! :P
Random suggestion to start (all have MVS):
ENHYPEN: ParadoXXX Invasion / Given-Taken
SEVENTEEN: HOME; RUN / Rock With You
TXT: 0X1=Lovesong / Angel or Devil
Stray Kids: God's Menu / Chronosaurus
Twice: Talk that Talk / Feel Special
aespa: Dreams Come True / Black Mamba
BTS: Boy in Luv / Just One Day
EXO: Overdose / Monster
Thank you for the suggestions!!
i’d love it if you could react to a lesser-known group called kingdom! they’re so talented + they incorporate a lot of traditional instrumentals into their songs! plus, their entire concept is a royal/elegant vibe - it’s really visually appealing :D i personally recommend the songs ascension, promise, black crown and karma!
That does sound like an interesting concept! I believe I've seen KINGDOM suggested a couple times here. Thanks for the suggestion!!
Yesss kingdom ❤
Thanks for reacting to kpop. Looking forward to more kpop reactions 🙂👍 personally I would recommend Ateez because they have such a diverse discography, The Rose,Dream catcher and Stray kids are really good too. But there are so many good groups and artists, so look forward to it and Enjoy the journey 😊
Appreciate the comment, Connie! Thanks for the suggestions!
Hi, welcome to k-pop. I want to say that all of the k-pop groups or idols are very talented and amazing. We don't compare idols or groups in k-pop they all have their own unique color and flavor. I started my k-pop journey about 3 1/2 years ago and my first love of k-pop group is Stray Kids a 4th generation male group. What I love about this intro guide to k-pop is they showcased a lot of groups that are not as popular. But they guide didn't really give you all the ins and outs of k-pop but it did get your started. There is also a term used often in k-pop that it didn't mention and that is debut, Comeback and concepts. All groups or idols have a day where they finally have meet all the companies requirements of training and the company has picked a date where they group or idol debuts. This is called their debut date. Most all groups usually after they debut sometimes before will have a fandom name. After the group has debut and then later releases a single song or mini or full album that is called a comeback. They can have a comeback any number of times within a year or they could just have it once a year. Most all k-pop groups has a concept or theme for each album. There was 3 major Korean entertainment companies that started the k-pop industry they are referred to as the big 3 this consist of SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment. But don't let this fool you. their are many smaller entertainment groups and other larger entertainment groups that are just as impactful Big Hit Entertainment being one of them that is the company that BTS is under which is the #1 most popular and biggest fandom in the industry. You will see YG and JYP entertainment interactions here and there. Not so much currently but older when the CEO's use to have their trainings battle during pre debut days. There is so much music and groups you may get overwhelmed in the beginning. When i first got into k-pop it took me about 8 months before I would move on to any other groups besides Stray Kids. I recommend starting out with only a few groups and get to know them not just their songs but their names and personalities. with k-pop you not only get music and dance but you get so much more content to feeling like you are part of the groups or idols family. k-pop gives you a more personal interactions to these groups. Sad to say i do see a change where they are popping out these groups so much and it isn't as much about the talent and more about the visuals these kids have. But we wont go down that rabbit hole yet. Here is the top 10 most current popular groups based on my views and no disrespect for any groups not listed. I love them all. I know more about the male groups and idols so their list maybe longer.
1. BTS 3rd gen, 7 members, debut 2013, under Big Hit
2. Black Pink, 4 members, debut 2016 under YG
3. Stray kids 4th gen, 8 members, debut 2018, under JYP
4. Big Bang, 2nd gen, 5 members (currently 3 members), under YG
5. TXT 4th gen debut 2019, 5 members under, under Big Hit
6. Ateez, 4th gen debut 2018, 8 members, under KQ
7. Enhyphen - 4th gen, debut 2020, 7 members, under Big Hit
8. Treasure - 4th gen, debut 2020, 12 members, under YG
9. Twice 3rd gen, debut 2015, 9 members, under JYP
10. Itzy 4th gen, debut 2019, 5 members, under JYP
Note: I didn't list NCT because they are so different. They have 24 members and broke up into units with rotating members and they are from SM entertainment. The have biggest number member group in the industry. The group KARD is also the only co-ed group with 4 members, 2 male and 2 females. debut in 2017 and under DSP Media. They have a latin vibe in a lot of their music.
the above list is just a very small dot of groups and most are the current thing or iconic like Big Bang who has the leader G-Dragon that has been in the industry since he was 6 yrs old and trained for 7 years starting at the age of 13. There is not an Asian living in the Asian countries who doesn't know who G-Dragon is. I would say the same for BTS and BlackPink. What sets Big Bang, BTS and Stray Kids apart from most of the groups is they usually have more control over their music and write, compose a lot of their own music. I know more about stray kids is they write, compose, arrange, and produce 99.9% of their own music and another thing that sets Stray Kids apart is they are the ONLY group that the leader hand picked his members before they were on a reality elimination show. Most of the time the company picks their top trainees from all around the world they they put them on a reality elimination show and depending on how many members they are looking for they weed them out through various trails till they have the desired members. With Stray kids it was the opposite. This brings me to the next topic. The group members or idols are not all from Korea but they all are Asian decent or percentage of Asian descents. The companies have recruiting scouts that go all over the world and hold auditions. Those that pass go to Korea. Stray Kids has 2 members from Australia. One born there and one that moved there when he was a baby. This goes for other groups as well. Some maybe from USA, China, Japanese, Australia and so on. Sorry for the long message and late too. I wished I had this info when I was getting into k-pop. Here are a few of my favorite groups you know I am going to say please react to Stray Kids Gods menu m/v. Stray Kids has the best transactions and m/v and they don't just give their fans a title track m/v they also put out m/vs for their b-side songs. There fandom name is Stay (not a typo. you take Stray remove the R which is the reason stray kids stay their fans). Back Door m/v Venom m/v, will get you started, then Kard Ring the Alarm m/v, Ateez - Pirate King m/v (debut song) and Guerilla m/v, Woodz (solo idol) Feel Like m/v and Love Me Harder m/v, BTS - Danger m/v, On m/v, Mic Drop m/v and Black Swan m/v, Xidinary Heros (JYP) boy band group plays instruments with Strayberry Cake m/v and Test me, OneWe with Rain to Be m/v and A book in emory, There is so much i wish i could list them all. Monsta X, iKon, OmegaX, Pentagon, TxT, on and on and on. and that is not even the female side or the solo idols like Kang Daniel, Taemin, Gaho, Bang Yongguk, Lay, Jay Park, Zicco, or those groups that are not active but still have iconic songs or members
Hi LorrieE, thanks for the warm welcome and great comment!! Was there a specific moment or event that started you on your own K-Pop journey? You're right -- there was so much content out there that I was getting pretty overwhelmed as you can kind of see in this video! I think since I started reacting to 1st Gen songs first, it laid a good foundation without yet diving headfirst into the later groups! I think I've heard about some of the non-Korean members, though it's interesting to hear that it's not that rare! Do they all sing in Korean too? Anyways, quite a few of the groups and songs that you recommended are on my list to check out! It might take a while to get there, but it's gonna be a fun ride!
@@xynxreacts from what I've seen, most kpop singers do sing in Korean along with English in the songs, but it is not uncommon to see Chinese idols or Japanese idols, for example, to sing in their first languages. There is also the case like in the group KARD where the group is catering to Spanish speaking audiences and therefore incorporate Spanish into their songs. Basically all languages can be used, but Korean is typically the primary. If anyone has more knowledge on the topic feel free to add it, I am no professional nor do I have extensive knowledge on the language use topic; I'm going based off of what I've seen over the years.
I like your reaction and I do need to tell you that kpop songs tend to like to mix different genres of music together which makes it really interesting
I'm not a huge fan of the songs they showed tbh, to me it doesn't represent kpop the best and we can clearly tell what kind of kpop music they are more into. Especially the classification of genre thing they could've chose better things to represent because we all know wannabe by itzy is the poppiest song to ever exist and they put it in rap, i was so surprised. Just cuz of that talk part. I've never heard anyone call that song "rap".
The groups i would recommend the most are BTS, MAMAMOO, (g)idle and dreamcatcher. To me these 4 groups have the best musicality in kpop, versatility, great production and can all step away from the typical kpop formulas you hear a lot that might get repetitive. Especially in terms of albums and discography, it's not just the commercial tracks, the effort is more put into the overall album sounds than anything else.
Tho the songs in the video are different, after a while it kind of .. all sounds the same ? We can tell there's a common pattern.
Edit : also with groups, i forgot one of my favorites, NEW JEANS. They are still rookies and debuted recently and only have like 4 songs but they are all HITS.
Thanks for commenting, Amel! My goal is to get a general baseline from some Generation 1 songs, and then branch out and explore more as the newer generation genres get more defined (and re-defined!) I'm still also looking for that "sound" that really gets me hooked! Stay tuned!!
You may like The Rose, they have a bit more pop rock and I dig them. Stray Kids has some good stuff too!
Awesome! Both of these groups have been heavily recommended! Thank you for the comment!
It’s actually over 30 years, not 15, but one starting point if you decide to go chronologically might be Seo Taiji (and Boys) who really set off a shockwave in the early 90s which is still evident in k-pop today… particularly in the work of current groups like BTS (who collaborated with him in his 25th anniversary concert in 2017).
That video seemed very skewed toward the creator’s personal interests. I may have missed it but I don’t think there was any mention of Blackpink, who are hugely successful, and they skipped lightly over BTS, by far the most prominent artists to emerge from k-pop onto the world stage. Having said that, there were some really good groups in there, like EXO, NCT(various), MonstaX, BigBang, Got7, Day6, Stray Kids. I’m not so taken with the older girl groups, the newer ones seem more musically interesting to me.
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment! YES, Seo Taiji and Boys "I Know" was actually the first MV I reacted to! Check it out on my channel!
As for this video, yes other commenters have critiqued it, but it worked as a general intro. I'm planning on taking a look at maybe a couple other history/intro videos soon to fill in some more gaps! Blackpink and BTS are groups I will definitely check out as well!
This is the best reply. Said everything I was thinking.
So I got deep into the hole resently (ie. during 2019-2020) but the main group I listened to before was BTS. But I fell into the hole and started listening to a lot more groups that have really good songs and amazing choreography! The groups that I listen to now that I will always suggest I will put from the different generations to make it easier
3rd gen:
BTS
IKON
Seventeen
BTOB
Mamamoo
4th Gen:
TXT
Stray Kids
Ateez- my personal favorite right now
The Boyz
BTS seems to be the biggest gateway for newcomers to the scene. Can't wait to get into Gen3/4!
Yooo the personal picks of the person who made the video..Chefs kiss 😌
maybe you should start with a mix of groups to see which ones are the ones you like because Kpop has so many to offer 🤣
personally I would recommend my favorites MONSTA X :) I would watch live stages because they are very great performers.
the are very diverse, challenge themselves producing, writing and composing songs on the album aswell as title songs :)
joohoney allrounder of the group is a credited writer on the majority of their discography. He already had 149 credits in writing and producing and through the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Actually monsta x has 3 members as producers main rapper joohoney, Rapper I.M and singer Hyungwon.
songs to check out are :
title songs: gambler, love, jealousy, shoot out, beautiful, dramarama
b-sides: nobody else, wildfire, secrets Korean version, underwater, mohae, and, from zero, destroyer, stuck, white love
collabs: magnetic feat Sebastian Yatra, who do you love feat French Montana, beside u feat Pitbull
English songs: the dreaming, she's the one, got my number, happy without me, one day, whispers in the dark, blame me, about last night
Solos...
Monsta x is a seven year old group so this is just a brief insight lol 🤣
other groups or solo artists: WONHO, Gaho, Victon, Ateez, B.I, EXO, TEAMIN, The Rose, Pentagon, DPR, WOOSUNG, ONF, Seventeen, ONEWE, Eric Nam, Hwa Sa, Mamamoo, Lucy, Dreamcatcher ........
Oh yeah, definitely going to have to listen to as much variety as I can to get a feel for what I'll personally like. MONSTA X has definitely been recommended by a few people! thanks for the detailed info though!!
Bands (that play their own instruments) in kpop are really underrated, but I love them to death, so here we go:
Day6: I need someone, Love Me or Leave Me, Sweet Chaos, Zombie
The Rose: RED, Strangers, sorry
N.Flying: Hot Potato, Rooftop, Oh really., Starlight
Onewe: End of Spring, AuRoRa
LUCY: Flare, Flowering, Play
Xdinary Heroes: Strawberry Cake, Sucker Punch, Knock Down
(these six are my faves and some of the biggest right now, I guess. They have a lot of rockish sounds, but none of them stick to one genre in particular, so its hard to say.)
And then here are some of my personal favorite groups. I really enjoy finding new music, so some of these might not be as popular, but Id love it if you gave them a chance.
Purple Kiss - Ponzona (Love Is Dead, So WHY)
Stray Kids - Easy (Any, Victory Song, Double Knot)
Seventeen - Fallin Flower (Light A Flame, Cheers)
NCT U - Without You (I like the chinese version better, but both are good)
NCT 127 - Chain (Kick It, Cherry Bomb)
Monsta X - Someones Someone (Love Killa, LOVE)
BI - BTBT
WJSN THE BLACK - Easy
CIX - Jungle (one of my all time favorite songs)
iKON - Bling Bling
P1Harmony - Doom Du Doom (Thats Money, Butterfly)
ACE - Changer, Goblin
aespa - Illusion
Dreamcatcher - Odd Eye, Silent Night
Pentagon - Daisy (also one of my favorites of all time)
VICTON - nostalgic night
OnlyOneOf - sage
Baekhyun - UN Village
I tried putting a lot of different sounds in here, because personally, my playlist is very messy. I dont know if youll like them all.
Also, not all of these have music videos. Some are B-Sides... There are really good videos with lyrics on youtube, so just react to that if you want. I chose to put them still, because I often end up prefering the B-Side over the Title Track < here you see how some of that kpop vocab is being used ;)
Awesome!! Yes, I have a certain additional respect for artists that play instruments! Don't worry about suggesting the "right" songs. The only way to find what you like is to listen to a bunch of different songs, so thanks much for the varied list!! :)
Im excited for you to start reacting to individual groups! I can’t recommend any because there’s too many. I don’t know where to start for you either lol!
I feel your pain. Deciding to delve into a whole culture's music discography is indeed overwhelming, but it's definitely worth it if you're looking for a new sound.
My advice would be to go back through the songs on the video and pick out 2-3 that you enjoyed, and then check out other songs from those groups. If you find yourself wanting to know more about a group, there's generally a lot of fan created content from intro guides to funny compilations (groups are also very active through variety programs and lives). But honestly, feel free to pick a random group and then ask questions as you go, fans will know the content to direct you towards :)
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it's hard to know where to start, but I've just started going through the Generation 1 stuff to get my feet wet :p
Like you said, I'll most likely be continuing to pick random groups as I go!
I would recommend watching “Kpop history in 20mins” by DKDKTV as it gives a really good grasp of kpop as a whole but also the history behind the industry, it is also a lot easier to understand than this video. So please react to it if you have time😁😁
I think a lot of the creators "personal picks" are songs that are a little harder to fit into a single category.
You'll have to sample several songs from each group (not necessarily in a row) to figure out their sound because most groups don't stick closely to one style/concept.
I started listening to kpop not too long ago and I've fallen in deep
I recommend Seventeen, Onewe, IU, Wonho, Twice, Stray Kids and Jessi for a first few listens as I think they're a pretty different sounding lot of artists :)
Best of luck on your journey and have fun! I hope you find some artist you really enjoy
Thanks so much! There's so many groups and genres that I'm sure I'll find some that I'll just absolutely love!
BTS, Stray Kids, Ateez...
For bands that play instruments: Onewe, Xdinary Heroes, The Rose, Day6...
Hi Carol, thank you for the suggestions! Bands that have a variety of musical talents get bonus points from me! :)
The interesting thing with Kpop is not only the different styles but the fact that most artists cover multiple styles. You can hear rap, edm and a ballad all from the same artist. I am a multi fan - someone who heavily supports multiple groups. I get hooked by the music more than a specific group, though I do have my favourite artists that I have supported since their debut. As for recommendations it really depends on where you want to go - obviously BTS - being the biggest group in the world - has an amazing discography covering the past 9 years, but there are some amazing artists out there - Oneus, Onewe, Ateez, NFlying FTIsland, Stray Kids, TXT - the list is literally endless! I will be interested to see where you head from here.
Thanks for commenting! Yes, I'm seeing a lot of variety so far, even from the same artist! The range is very refreshing.
Ateez
Everyone seems to be mentioning Ateez!! :D Don't worry, they're on the list for sure!
@@xynxreacts thank you, cant wait :)
There is a tremendous amount of talent in KPop and you don't have to love it all to appreciate it.I am newto the world,but now that I am here, I am kicking myself for not giving it a chance sooner. For me, I appreciate music that has a good vibe. Bands like Shinee and Stray Kids are who drew me in. I appreciate so many others, but Stray Kids is the real deal when it comes to having a sound I appreciate. Self produced with multi talented members, I took a musical journey in their discography. After being dragged to a concert, I was hooked.
Go to MVs to watch: God's Menu, Thunderous, Maniac, Venom, Back Door, Red Lights. Do others, but these tend to be the most viewes.
Take in lyric videos for Charmer, Secret Secret, Victory Song, Easy, and others.
Have fun!
Ateez are known in the industry as the Leaders of the 4th Gen and are very well- respected by colleagues, seasoned idols, choreographers, and songwriters/producers, so I highly recommend them.
I definitely recommend SM entertainment artist, aside from having good vocals, their artist has diverse genre and they technically started the first generation of idol group in kpop.
Hi kenken! So far I've enjoyed the SM artists I've heard!
You should do a solo video about Ateez! Fandom Favorites from them are Answer, Wonderland, Deja Vu, Thanxx, Inception, Wave, Hala Hala, Say My Name, Eternal Sunshine, Utopia, Take Me Home, Promise and Mist.
Their debut song is Pirate King. Ateez is a good group to get you into kpop. All their songs are 11/10s.
The first time I ever listened to kpop was back In 2012 with Psy and Gangnam style and then again in 2014 when I first heard boy in luv by BTS and ever since then I've fallen and listen too over 300 kpop groups and soloists and kpop is all i listen to know.
My ult groups are BTS and StrayKids and I'm part of many many many fandoms so I guess you could call me a multi stan
Hi Dami, thanks for commenting! Yeah, it's crazy how Gangnam Style was the breakout hit that it was at that time lol
@@xynxreacts thats so true n it was that sing that got nany people worldwide into kpop
I love how we all just collectively decided to never forget about what a banger super fly by 24k was😂 I keep seeing it in K-pop compilations and it makes me happy
BTS has music of most genres and so many amazing songs. They write or produce most of their music. Their label wasn’t as strict with the idol training program and encouraged them to be themselves. I think people find them to be authentic. I find their lyrics to be multi dimensional, and prefer the Korean songs to the handful of English songs which were written to be feel good songs during the pandemic. Have fun.
i recommend you react to ateez the boyz oneus straykids verivery itzy
Hi Farhat, thanks for the suggestions! I can't wait to get to these groups!
Most underrated group dreamcatcher, u should definitely check out their song
I highly recommend checking out seventeen!! They are a pretty diverse group and have songs they show there talents
Hit - shows of thier dancing
Kidult - vocals
Hot - musicality and visuals
And Clap because I just like that song
Thanks for the suggestions!!
Ah finally someone recommended seventeen 💎😭 seventeen is a self producing idol which heavily involved in their producing album. Basically they make their own music and they cover pretty much every genre. They make their own choreography and known as theater kids and the most synchronized idols. They also known as the funniest idols at the moment and have variety show called Going Seventeen that can be watch freely at youtube. They have a lot of talents and i know people usually stay away from this group because of their large numbers which is 13 members. However once you decided to look them, it will be worth because they are one we called comfort group and our fandom (carat 💎) is one of the peaceful and chill.
Happy diving to kpop world and welcome to diamond life if one day you decided to💎
@@stephy9010 i love seventeen 🤭
BTS tiny desk is a nice easy intro to BTS. Also, if you want to see great rap with an epic Korean MV then Agust D - Daechwita is stunning
Oh nice! I enjoy the Tiny Desk series.. I'll have to add that to my list! I've had a couple other people mention Agust D as well. Thanks for the suggestions!
Hiii, welcome to the kpop hole..
Depending on what you like, you have music for all tastes.
Probably the most famous groups nowadays are:
Blackpink
Bts
But to tell you the truth, there are many groups that deserve the same recognition.
Groups of several generations, type Stray kids, twice, mamamoo, aespa, everglow, ateez, Exo, IVE, Girls Generation, Got7, day6, the rose and much more (I could make a list that never ends such is not the talent that exists in the kpop industry)
And you also have solo artists such as IU, Jessi, Bibi, Chungha, Sunmi, Jean Somi, Alexa, August D, Jay Park, Code Kunst, Bobby, Zico, Jackson Wang and much more..
To the point that I'm listing some and I'll go after adding others who saw me remembering as I write..
The talent is very but very same, to the point that my Playlist has become 70% kpop artists and the rest of songs from other countries, honestly kpop opened my eyes to other types of music that I did not listen to, because we only consume what happens on the radio, or what the media goes through, is this makes us not hear much, because there is talent all over the place, for example I this week, I discovered a band called Band-maid and I was completely in love..
I hope I helped, and have fun.
Thanks for commenting, Ivan! Yes, there are soooo many KPop artists and I'm looking forward to listening/reacting to a lot of them! Eventually, checking out other countries music scenes sounds like fun as well!
ATEEZ!!
8:55 The ballad song you liked is by a K-Band ONEWE...they are rlly good...and have amazing songs. If I had to recommend some I would say, 'Parting', 'A Book in Memory' and 'Rain to Be'.
And at 12:05 that was THE ROSE...also a K-Band...their songs are like *chefs kiss, I def recommend 'Red', 'Baby' and their newest song 'Childhood'.
Oooh, thanks for the song recommendations. From just those snippets I heard, both of those bands sounded right up my alley :)
I’m coming up on 2 years in my kpop Journey and it’s definitely a journey
Awesome! What are some things you wish you knew when you first started listening?
@@xynxreacts monsta x probably
I don't know what that video was? I would start with PSY's live in concert or MV of THATs THAT. BTS', Cypher Medley, BTS' 22 Butter Grammy Performance, If you want to hear them sing, House of Cards Live Concerts with English subtitles. I'm a huge fan of Agust D so I would suggest his Daechwita MV.
Thank you for the suggestions!
you can start w the greats of 2nd gen since they're basically the mothers of what current kpop is lmao like girls generation, wonder girls, 2ne1, super junior, big bang and 2pm
if you want 3rd gen groups that keeps things pretty diverse w their discography you can go for red velvet, exo, seventeen, mamamoo, dreamcatcher, pentagon, twice
One of my favorite things about K-Pop is their complete disregard for genre. It really allows the songwriters to be creative. It’s not uncommon for a song to span like three or four genres. Plus every comeback is a whole production - the music, chore and videos all work together as a cohesive artistic effort and I think that’s neat.
I think you wrote down G-Idle and that was a really good call.
Yes, seems like there's a lot of genre-bending and experimentation, and I haven't even really reached 2nd generation songs yet! Excited to see how the whole release around the actual song is an art form as well!
I was expecting AKMU “how people move ” or “Re-Bye” for Jazz, definitely ones you should check out!!!
Thank you! I don't get very many jazz recommendations!
As of right now, we are in 4th gen. Personally, for me my favorite gen is 3rd gen. But that’s probably what a lot of people think because it has groups like bts, twice, exo, monsta x, seventeen, etc. which are all so iconic. 😊
Hope you chek out BoA! She is dubbed as the queen of Kpop. One of the most influential solo acts in Korean music history. She debuted in 2000 so she's considered generation 1.5 -> end of generation 1 and the start of generation 2. She started it all.
A little info about BoA if you're interested:
BoA debuted as a solo singer in 2000 at the age of 13 (youngest idol ever to debut) under SM Entertainment.
By the age of 15 BoA made history as a first non-Japanese to top the Oricon chart (biggest music chart in Japan). As well as the first Korean artist to sell over million copies of an album in Japan (only 2 years after her debut), and the 1st foreigner two have 2 albums in a row selling over a million copies in Japan. She opened the door for Korean music to Japan's market and became the bridge to connect the two countries for the first time after the World War 2. Ayumi (queen of J-pop) and BoA are the ONLY two artists two have 6 consecutive albums topping the Oricon chart. Her success in Japan not only saved her company from bankruptcy, it made her company SM Entertainment one of the big three (most powerful ent. companies), it opened the doors for K-pop to enter Japanese market (2nd biggest music market in the world). She did that in a time when social media wasn't a thing.
She is the 1st Korean superstar.
She has 10 Korean albums, 11 Japanese albums, 2 Korean mini albums and 1 English album (her American debut). She also writes, produces and composes. There are rumors she will have a comeback by the end of this year.
She was a judge on K-pop star (season 1 and 2), coach on The Voice of Korea (2020), MC on Produce 101 (season 2), judge on Street woman fighter and will be the judge on upcoming Street man fighter.
She is an actress as well starring in films like Big Match (Korean action movie) and Make your move (American-Korean dance movie).
She speaks Korean and Japanese fluently, also English, and if I'm not mistaken she speaks conversational Chinese ss well.
The founder of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man said:
''If BoA wasn't here, there would be no SM. Also I wouldn’t be a producer. Like a father and producer, it is like a dream to have met your daughter.”
I hope you react to more of BoA.
New Kpop fans have no clue who she is, and most of their biases probably wouldn't be where they are now if there weren't for BoA. Her influence and her impact on the industry is unmeasurable. 😊
Hey slanis! BoA is definitely on my list! I remember hearing her name even before I started my reaction channel! :) Thanks so much for the suggestion, and details on her!
Super junior is a Must! All types of music and they have 17 years of experience, don't miss them, same with The Rose & his vocalist Woosung!! 🤯
You’re definitely gotten so many recs already but I’ll just say u can never go wrong with BTS, TXT, or TWICE. They just have great music imo
Bts is well known in the us for the music dance moves they are humble men. They are a 7 member group 3 rappers and 4 vocalist. They debuted in 2013 their music has saved many people around the work. They focus on mental health women impowerment social injustices cyber bullying child abuse their songs all have meanings that touch people in many ways.
I really recommend to check
from Stray Kids❤- God’s Menu, Maniac, Back door,
from BTS - On, Black Swan, Blood sweat and tears,
from Ateez - Wonderland, Wave, Guerilla
Thanks for the suggestions!
Personally, I like many musical genres, but kpop is something of a compilation, or even a musical kaleidoscope.
If you want to know this genre, it is worth checking all generations so that you can see how it has evolved and why it is so popular now.
My favorite for labels is SM, but you should see others.
Hi, thanks for commenting! KPop is definitely not one defined musical "genre". I actually started listening to Generation 1 songs on my channel if you are interested in checking it out! :)
I am not really into girl groups as they all sound similar to my ear. I am ARMY so I have to recommend BTS. I do listen to some other boy groups like Seventeen and Stray Kids. But there is a reason BTS are at the top. They cover all these genres and more but there are some things that really set them apart.
First their underdog back story and how they were really a grassroots project and were and are made famous by the love of their fans.
Next is their lyrics. They are just unmatched by any other group either western or Korean. Yes they have some light hearted tracks but many are deep and layered and can be applied to many of your own life situations.
Finally their work ethic. NO ONE works harder than BTS and you will see this when you look at the sheer amount of content they produce. And on top of that you have all members contributing to writing and producing too.
They really are amazing.💜
Hey Ali! Yes, BTS is for sure on my list, along with Seventeen and Stray Kids as well!! :) I'm excited to get to them soon, as I know that there's so much content to consume! Thanks for the comment!
'they all sound the same'? Maybe you haven't explore DreamCatcher's discography...if they went hard, they have that sound that similar to Boy group songs...
I didn't see anyone mention this but the term Stan comes from Eminem's song titled "Stan" it's about a man named Stan whose obsessed with Eminem. Stan is not supposed to be a good thing, but the word has lost it's original meaning as a lot of people just use it to express that they are very interested in a group or person.
Also, my favorite groups are Twice (very versatile music), SF9 (cool sexy vibe opposite from the aggressiveness of a lot of other boy groups), and Kingdom (concept kings, they have such an interesting storyline and have a lot of things coming including a webcomic). Here are some songs I recommend from them:
Twice: TT, Fancy, Feel Special, Alcohol Free, Talk That Talk, What is Love?, and Doughnut (Japanese track)
SF9: Teardrop, Trauma, Now or Never, Stop It Now (B-side), O Sole Mio, Mamma Mia, Believer (B-side), and Good Guy
Kingdom: Excalibur, Karma, Black Crown, Ascension, Promise (this is the order that the story goes), their new comeback is in Oct
Other songs: Replay - Shinee, Loco - Itzy, Maniac - Stray Kids, Don't Call Me - Shinee, Move - Taemin, Black Mirror - Oneus, You Calling My Name - Got7, Tomboy - (G)-IDLE, After Like - IVE, Love Scenario - iKon, Bang Bang Bang - Big Bang, Into The New World - Girl's Generation
Hey Anisa, thanks for commenting and for all of the suggestions!
Yes, I heard about the Eminem link. Interesting how the term came about within the K-pop fan culture however!
@@xynxreacts I think it's probably because of Twitter and other social media spreading the word around, but I'm not sure either
I recommend Stray Kids. They produce their own music and take inspiration from all genres. Very talented. Large discography. You can listen to God’s Menu, Secret Secret and Venom to get an idea of what they do.
Thanks for the comment! Stray Kids have been one of the most recommended in my comments!
I think most full-English songs from kpop artist aim to get a space on the US Radio (the easier way to get "points" for the Billboard Charts) so you're not mistaken they sound like music you'll here on the radio
That's true! I'm sure they must be targeting a specific audience to do a song all in English!
As far as I know, the term "Stan" is from Eminem's song "Stan," which is about an obsessed fan. The songs is great, but after hearing the song lyrics, you may not want to call yourself a stan. The negative connotations of the term have mellowed a bit since the song was released, though.
Pop-Rock is a good way to get into kpop if u liked songs in the video :D I really recommend Day6, they have so many different songs worth hearing.
Hi Karolina, thanks for commenting! YES, I honestly really enjoyed that Day6 snippet!! I have them on my list to check out after I get through some more of the older generation.
@@xynxreacts I highly recommend you Dreamcatcher !!! They are massively underrated IMO
Hello! Welcome into Kpop world, it's gonna be one hell of a journey haha
My personal recommendation is EXO (the first group you said you liked the dance quite in the beginning) and all their subunits and member solos. They are on eof the most known group in Korea as well in China (they are HUGE there) and Japan, not only bc of their music career but also for some of the members' acting career.. EXO-CBX, EXO-SC, Kai, Lay, Baekhyun, Suho, Chen, D.O. and Xiumin are the 7/9 members that have solos. Whatever comes up with their name is going to be good. Also, I would recommend EXO "Love Me Right" and "Tempo". These are the only two I feel like recommending for now as they are more pop/funky and I'm not really sure about what you like. They have great ballads as well and they are top tier vocalists. Exo not only sings, they are great dancers, some are actors as well, luxury brand ambassadors, producers, models and for this reason they are currently the richest kpop group around. Their music style is quite various but each song has unicity that screams their name. They also hold the Guinness World Record for fastes sold out tour, beating their previous record of 0.4 seconds, by selling out 5 dates in 0.2 seconds.
I fell in love with them 8 years ago (they've been around for 10y) and they are the only group I stan and forever will. I'm sure you won't regret diving into them.
Hi Vale, thanks for the rec! 5 dates in 0.2 seconds?!?!? o_o
@@xynxreacts Yes, you read it right haha you can check on internet, don't need lies when it comes to them! Especially if you like good vocals, some of them are like Whitney Huston good lol I will also follow your dive into kpop as for first generation I don't know much and you seem to be starting from the genesis haha
i've been into kpop for almost 3 years now, and there were quite a few songs in here that I haven't heard yet...lol
Haha, glad to introduce you! ;)
I will say Listen to TXT they definitely have a lot genres they are from 4th generation they are very compassionate as well their music.Another group I would recommend is twice they really also have so much different that are all so good they are very hardworking as well. WELCOME TO KPOP ASWELL❤
If you love K-Pop group with Pop Rock/ Metal vibe...then you should react to DreamCatcher, it's a girl group btw...
Thank you Durio! Excited to listen to them! :)
If you are interested in how the storyline/lyrics of the song relates directly with the MV and sound, I highly recommend VERIVERY. Specially their Thunder and GBTB MVs, which use experimental sounds and techniques that enrich the experience of the MV's storytelling with the song.
Hi @MeruHina! Thank you for the suggestion -- sounds like an experience!!
if you like rock music genre. I highly recommend you to listen to the songs from Dreamcatcher.
"Deja Vu" is my favorite song. and other songs from dreamcatcher are : Scream, Boca, Odd Eye, BEcause, Maison, Chase Me, Good Night, Fly High, You and I, What, Piri, Breaking Out, Eclipse, Endles Night, No more, Tension, The curse of spider, Diamond, Wake Up, Mayday, Trap, Break The Wall, Sahara, and many other songs.
Yes!! Dreamcatcher is on my list but thank you for the individual song recommendations!
A characteristic of K-pop as a genre is the rapid stacking of styles or genres within a single song.
Hmm.. I've heard about that actually!
If you want some good older groups/ songs to check out: Shinee has tons of songs but I have a soft spot for Your Number and or View. Tvxq’s Something (jazzy), Girls Generation Oh, anything by 2ne1, Got 7’s Ah, Fly etc
HONESTLY, try one group or soloist at a time to see if you like the feel of them! Some groups/ artists have been around for awhile and their sounds have changed overtime! Don’t feel too stressed about where to start, but you will 10000% like Day 6 if you like ballads/ rock. Their entire discography is simply amazing! Definitely worth going through their albums!
Thanks Jaxxen! I took a look at TVXQ's music, though their early stuff! Haven't got to the other groups yet, but super excited to get to Day6!
I recommend reacting to Monsta X, a super talented and unique sounding group.
"Stan" actually comes from the Eminem song of the same name, adopted to represent the absolute devotion of kpop fans, while overlooking the outright harmful obsessive nature of the original Stan. That type of crazy-obsessed entitled boundary-violating fan depicted in Eninem's MV is known in Korea as a _saesang._
That video really challenged people who know kpop to not sing along and then proceeded to play me a ton of my favorite jams how rude 🤣 ALSO
in the EDM part the first group shown was A.C.E and if you decide to look into groups more I highly recommend them they are super talented and the have the edm vibes but also a lot of other styles and their cover videos are IMMACULATE
I honestly only found out about kpop is about 7 months ago and a Kpop groups mv (BTS) on my CZcams recommendations and I started listening to it and I was like this sounds good but sense I already watched k-dramas so I already knew things about Kpop but didn’t look into it but I’m still learning new things about Kpop even after 7 months
Hey Julie! I've noticed that there is tons and tons (and tons!) of content out there, that I'm not surprised that there are still new things for you to discover after 7 months! This is gonna be fun... :)
the word stan comes from eminem’s song Stan in which an obsessed fan goes to extreme lengths to get eminem’s attention. honestly a lot of fans use the term without actually knowing where it comes from bc it’s not a good term 😪
deff react to stray kids they are my ult group they debuted in 2018 so they are on the newer side
I was reading some other comments that recommend stray kids they didn't really give songs recs so here you go
Gods menu( most well known song how many people found them )
thunderous
maniac
Venom
charmer(doesn't have a mv but a great song)
freeze
cheese
Domino
back door
miroh
hellevator
district 9 (debut)
they have so many more songs those are they only ones i could think of off the top of my head but they also have a lot of dance practices if you want to see some of the choreographs they originally had 9 member but one left to pursue his solo career so you see him an earlier music videos and dance practices
hope you react I will follow your journey and watch all the groups you react to hope you enjoy your time here 😊
Awesome!! Yes, Stray Kids as a group has been recommended quite a few times, so thanks for the specific song suggestions!! And thank you for watching/following!
@@xynxreacts yeah np 😊
I recommend BTOB but they were not listed here. They are underrated but have really great vocals. Literally every member can sing. Some of my personal favs are Missing you, Thriller, Wow, Movie, It's okay, I'll be you man, Insane, Show your love, Outsider, Beautiful pain, The Song, Father, Only one for me, Blue moon, When it rains and Stand by me. Also, you can try their B-side tracks as well. There is a whole playlist in CZcams. Hope you enjoy them.
Hi SVARA, thanks for the comment and the BTOB suggestions!
I felt like this video was pretty heavily biased, so I hope you check out other videos too! I am a BTS ARMY and there's tons of amazing songs by them that could have been used 💜 If you have a genre you gravitate to most I would love to give you recommendations! I did appreciate seeing woosung in the video though 🤭
First recommendations (for BTS) are
ON - kinetic manifesto film
Black Swan
Film Out (Japanese)
Airplane pt 2. (Japanese)
Mic-Drop (Steve Aoki remix)
@Gabriel Paixão my statement was clearly an opinion. I stand by my opinion. You're right that I also have a bias (as do you), but he asked for our comments and suggestions, so I gave them. 🤷♀️ It's not that deep
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If you talking about pop-rock and Kpop mix, there is one group that does it really well which i kind of surprise no one mention it all.
Hi Lorelei! Which group is that?
@@xynxreacts I refering to Dreamcatcher - maybe 1 or 2 might have mentioned it but the lack of greater recognition is baffling despite their status of being from a smaller company
some of my favorite kpop songs you should check out is truth Untold BTS, ddaeng BTS, Cypher 4 BTS, On BTS, Black Swan BTS,Not BY The Moon GOT7, Love Scenerio Ikon, Dont Wanna Cry Seventeen, Tempo EXO, Dance The Night Away twice, and Maria Hwa sa
The term "Stan" is actually a western term that came from Eminem's 2000 song "Stan". Which is a song about an overly obsessed fan. And added to Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2017.