TWICE - JIHYO’s 20th Dol Party | 20 Years with JYP (250715) [ENG SUB]

The Kim Sisters were a pioneering Korean female vocal trio who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming one of the first Korean acts to gain popularity in the United States. Comprised of Sue, Aija, and Mia Kim, they played a significant role in shaping perceptions of Korean talent abroad and laid the groundwork for what would eventually evolve into the global K-pop phenomenon. 1. Who Were the Kim Sisters? Formation: The Kim Sisters formed in South Korea after the Korean War, initially performing for American troops to support their family. Members: Sue (Sook-ja), Aija (Ai-ja), and Mia (Min-ja) Kim. Music Style: Their performances included American pop, jazz standards, and Korean folk songs, often with tight harmonies and instrumental versatility. 2. Their Achievements First Korean Act to Chart in the US: Their song “Charlie Brown” entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962, a historic moment for Korean performers. Television Presence: Their repeated US television appearances helped expose American audiences to Korean performers for the first time. Performance Skills: They were known for playing multiple instruments, incorporating choreography, and maintaining consistent vocal quality during live shows—traits that are foundational in K-pop performance standards today. 3. Influence on K-Pop While K-pop as a genre emerged in the 1990s, the Kim Sisters’ legacy influenced the industry in several indirect but significant ways: Performance Discipline: Their focus on polished, multi-instrumental performances set a precedent for the rigorous training systems later adopted by K-pop entertainment companies. Cross-Cultural Appeal: They demonstrated that Korean performers could succeed internationally, paving the way for K-pop acts to pursue global markets confidently. Girl Group Foundation: Although not a “K-pop group” by today’s definition, they were an early example of a successful Korean female group using synchronized visuals and harmonies, which are integral to modern K-pop girl groups. Cultural Diplomacy: Their success helped soften perceptions of Korea abroad, which is a soft power strategy later used by South Korea in promoting K-pop globally. 4. Conclusion The Kim Sisters were trailblazers for Korean musicians on the global stage, and their contributions created a foundation for the internationalization of Korean music. While not a direct part of the modern K-pop industry, their story is a crucial chapter in understanding how Korean artists have historically engaged with global audiences and built the road for K-pop to become a worldwide cultural force. submitted by /u/roselin_2348 [link] [comments]

Hi everyone! This post is a weekly thread for any thoughts you might have that feel don't need a post of its own but still would like to air to the world. All rules apply, but you can discuss anything you want related to Kpop. Please be respectful and have fun! submitted by /u/KpopThoughtsmodteam [link] [comments]

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Both debuted on same day Both had 6 members upon debut 1 member left due to bullying allegation Both faced 6 member curse The member that left is a korean 2 koreans and 3 foreigners Leaders are not the oldest Leaders are born in August Both had a comeback on Oct 17 Both the leaders are shortest in their respective groups Usually have comebacks around same time Both leaders are born in Gangnam Maknae got least lines in their debut songs respectively Maknae got more popular after member left Both debuted with a mini album consisting of 5 albums (Posted in many subreddits btw) submitted by /u/roselin_2348 [link] [comments]

https://youtu.be/BOhBOZCRpwM?si=DiPYNm4mzZPiGz9g alsoo congrats to Jihyo for completing 20 years at JYP at 28. truly is the best. submitted by /u/phookyi [link] [comments]

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Kim Sang-gyun wrote this message on Insta, explaining why the new 'JBJ' song could not be released under the group name. An unknown party claimed the rights to their name, so they are not allowed to use it. I can feel the frustration here. Hope they can find whoever claimed the rights and come to a civilized agreement. AI translation (not the best): It's been so nice to be able to work on a song together after such a long time, but I want to tell you all directly about the parts that I couldn't tell you while listening to Taehyung's broadcast. There were a lot of things that happened behind the scenes until we were able to be together again. The reason why JBJ's name was not used in this song but was featured is because a person who wasn't a third party applied for the rights to the name when we disbanded, so if we officially used our name, there would have been legal disputes and issues with rights infringement. I tried every means to find out who owns it. It’s not CJ, it’s not Kakao, it’s not the respective agencies. A person I have never met has patented and holds the rights. It is believed that he is related to the former entertainment agency that I have been fighting with for several years. It is said that recovering the rights is difficult. I will be honest with my fans. It's so disgusting that it makes me sick. I'm so angry that the stories that the members and fans wrote with their sincerity are being treated as a trivial money-making ploy. When I think about how hard our fans and members, especially Taehyun, have worked, I want to find them and break their heads. I don't know how long I will have to suffer because of irresponsible rights holders who keep nagging at me for entering. I am leaving a message because my anger is getting worse. I will tell you one more thing. Regarding the 95 trial, we have heard too many stories about people requesting contract termination and intentionally avoiding the schedule and losing, but requesting contract termination is by no means a stupid decision. It is a legitimate reason. It was a measure taken accordingly. If I stay still, I will be an idiot. For now, I will stop here and I will soon organize the facts and deliver them to you so that the path I have taken so far will not become meaningless. I really hate writing things like this and I've never written anything like this before, but I've been feeling very emotional lately. Please understand, I'll do my best under the current circumstances. submitted by /u/-_-Petra-_- [link] [comments]

I know racism & bigotry in general in the K-Pop community isn't new by any means, but good lord, these people are becoming bolder & bolder by the day. It's one thing to try to claim ignorance as some sort of defence / excuse, but it's another for said stans to not only have the same depraved views on race, but also outright say the quiet part out loud. It all comes down to a lack of good parenting, a lack of proper education, a lack of worldly experiences & an insane amount of self-hatred / bigotry, but even if someone doesn't experience all of these issues, it's become so easy to become deeply entrapped in rabbit hole's & pipelines & become radicalised (sometimes even to the point of no return). Of course, you won't see most of these people be dumb enough to flat out admit their prejudices, but when they're there, you can tell what these people are saying no matter how much they wanna play dumb. You'll see them try to care about certain topics, but we all know it's just a meaningless game to them & it only further hurts minorities, especially when it comes to trust & allyship. As much good as the Internet's done for society, allowing the absolute worst of humanity a platform was a huge mistake. submitted by /u/GenoveveSimmons15 [link] [comments]

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Smoking weed means you have to leave the group but zico saying the f word in song lyrics and having them released ,kiss of life or suju embarrassing themselves and many more we all know it.Obviously Koreans don’t care about it at all but atleast international fandoms should hold them accountable? How does an im sorry probably by ai these days and forced by the company mean anything? It’s an apology so people stfu about it ,not because they care that they offended someone, they don’t want their sales dropping.Its embarrassing seeing people defend them .And don’t even try to say they don’t get educated on it in school or some bs,they do they just don’t careeee.Korea is a racist conservative country and you guys don’t wanna admit that. submitted by /u/tritonthefish [link] [comments]

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