Here are 6 things you should know about K-pop!

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Here are 6 things you should know about K-pop!

What exactly is K-pop?

K-Pop (also known as Korean pop or Korean popular music) is a genre of contemporary music that combines elements of electronic, pop, hip-hop, rock, and R&B. K-pop has been around for decades, but in the last few years it has grown in popularity around the world, attracting legions of fans. There’s plenty of K-pop trivia to go around with BLACKPINK, BTS, Exo, Twice, and countless others, so buckle up for 15 K-pop facts.

Here are 6 things you should know about K-pop!

Here are six things you should know about K-pop.

1.Training costs

The entertainment industry can consider the cost of training to be an investment. The trainees (as idols are known while in training) are not required to pay for it.

Dance, vocal, and language lessons, among other things, are all part of the training.

If a trainee decides to leave, he or she will be required to repay the company a sum of money.

When an idol first makes their debut, they must share their earnings with the company.

JYP Entertainment, for example, splits the money 50-50 between the company and the artist, and this varies across the industry.

Here are 6 things you should know about K-pop!

2.Age is a big factor 

In Korea, age takes precedence over all other considerations. When speaking with someone older or higher in rank, you must use formal language. Similarly, you can use informal language (banmal when speaking with a junior or someone younger.

Unless two people agree to use banmal together, this usually stays the same.

Even in a k-pop group with members who are mostly the same age, a few months difference in birthdate can make a significant difference.

A and B, for example, were born in January and May, respectively. Despite the fact that they were both born in the same year, B still has to speak to A in formal language.

3.Comeback

In the k-pop world, the word “comeback” has to be the most anticipated. When a k-pop singer/idol group releases a new album/single, this term is used.

The “comeback” is known to include promotions related to the release.

4.Scouting

Some people believe that in order to audition, they must fly all the way to South Korea. They are, without a doubt, mistaken.

In fact, here are some of the strangest scouting incidents that most people aren’t aware of:

Minho of SHINee: He was scouted at a ski resort, but he politely declined each time. The SM manager who scouted him followed him to his school and home, offering him jobs until he accepted.

Sehun of EXO-K: A casting manager approached him while he was eating ddukbokgi at a street food stand. He thought the person was strange and bolted. He finally agreed after a half-hour of chasing.

Sana was spotted twice while shopping in Japan. She accepted right away after learning that her favorite actors and actresses were in the same company.

Here are 6 things you should know about K-pop!

5.Fanchants

When idols perform on stage, fans chant to show their support for them. It’s difficult to explain in words, so watch this video for a better understanding:

It’s essentially a more structured and personalized form of applause during a performance.

6.Fan involvement

It is critical to have fan support. When an idol or group announces their comeback date, fansites (social media accounts set up to support them) usually raise money.

The funds are used in a variety of ways to help their idols.

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