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I’m basing this on a thread I saw recently where someone was essentially repeating the same stuff about getting frustrated when people dare refer to Katseye as a K-pop group, because supposedly, the two are not related at all. I am aware I'm practically begging to get downvoted with this post, but hear me out lol. Yes, they do not sing in Korean, so I agree that it wouldn’t make sense to simply call them a K-pop group. However, that alone cannot possibly negate that the group was literally designed within the K-pop system to such an extent that some of you absolutely deny any relation to K-pop entirely. They got K-pop training within HYBE, had a Korean-style survival show, had their debut collab with a K-pop artist, appeared at KCON, the majority of their fanbase is from the K-pop community*, and have appeared on quite a few Korean TV variety shows. Not to mention that their music style is definitely in tune with the current K-pop music trends, especially Gnarly (although we all know K-pop is heavily based on a range of international styles, so that's a whole other conversation). Now, before anyone lists all the Western artists who have also done these things, in relative terms to the short period of time that they have been active, this amount of Kpop-related activities is pretty considerable. To me, they operate in the style of a K-pop group, so it's not insane to call them an international group that is K-pop adjacent. I really don’t get what's so perplexing and offensive about this to some fans; it's not like anyone is trying to reduce the group's identity into one of the many or something. If anything, it makes them extremely unique, and I am curious to see how they evolve and what impact their style can have on the global pop industry if they grow even more. --- \Obviously, I'm not gonna try and prove this statistically, but imma take an educated guess in stating this.* submitted by /u/Odd_Bison4256 [link] [comments]

[Disclaimer: the groups I'm about to list are purely for my opinions only. Please don't give any hate to them or to me, because we're all human at the end of the day...] 1) Current Underrated K-Pop Artists that I want to have for the upcoming potential season, because I was kind of glad that "Season 1" didn't go for the Big 4 route, but I hope it's not too late: Boy groups = AMPERS&ONE(OT7), P1Harmony(OT6), ZB1(OT9), xikers(OT10), NOMAD(OT5), CRAVITY(OT9), EPEX(OT8), CIX, XLOV, 8TURN(OT8), &TEAM (OT9) (With NOMAD, I mostly stanned this group, because member Junho was one of my picks during "The Origin: A, B or What". But then again, all-adult groups should really get more popular around here...) + (With EPEX, I truly hope that Keum Donghyun recovers well and returns back to the group, 😭🥺😭) Girl groups = ICHILLIN' (OT7) + CSR(OT7) (With ICHILLIN, I really hope they get the "BILLLIE clout treatment" soon, since Jeong Jiyoon and Kim Suyeon both appeared in "Girls Planet 999". In fact, I think Megan Thee Stallion would mesh really well with them too, mostly because I like their song "Siren" so much...) + (With CSR, I know they've already got their 1st win, but I also want them to get popular again...) Co-Ed groups = ALLDAY PROJECT + KARD(they most definitely deserve it!!!) 2) Big 4 group candidates, like ITZY: Girl groups = Hearts2Hearts(OT8) Boy groups = Seventeen, TXT, ENHYPEN, STRAY KIDS(OT8), NCT DREAM(OT7) 3) Other Groups I wish I could add, but I don't have enough emotional strength to do so; (I don't intend to give any of them disrespect at all): Boy groups = SF9, BAE173, OMEGA X, "ALL(H)OURS", ONEPACT, DKZ, TNX, ONEUS, YOUNITE, TEMPEST, JUST B(OT6) Girl groups = EVERGLOW + tripleS + "Baby DONT Cry"(because although I like their song "F Girl", they're still pretty young...) 4) Honourable Mentions: Boy groups = DKB(OT9), OnlyOneOf(OT7), Golden Child(OT10), TBZ(0T11/OT12), PENTAGON(OT9), ONF, WHIB(OT8), X1, UP10TION, VICTION, DRIPPIN(OT7), VERIVERY(OT7), LUN8, ASTRO Girl groups = Weki Meki(OT8), Purple Kiss(OT7), MAMAMOO, Cherry Bullet, OH MY GIRL(OT7), Lovelyz(OT8) There were some other names that I had in mind for this show, but I'm kind of advocating for the underrated groups to get their time to shine; I know it's unrealistic, but a fighting dreamer can only try... What do you guys think of this question, please...? Leave your thoughts in the comments below, ⬇️⬇️⬇️. P.S: I'll also put my extra comments for the groups I've mentioned here, because I was originally going to put screenshots for my list, but the SubReddit doesn't allow that.. submitted by /u/Routine-Badger-425 [link] [comments]

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I've wanted to do this for a while and will try to reply to everybody as soon as I can. Ik there are some really unique songs out there that probably won't have similar sounds to any others but i'll try my best to fit the vibe. I'm fishing songs from my playlist and hope I got a variety to recommend. You are free to ask for another rec if you've already heard or don't prefer it. submitted by /u/MelonUniverse [link] [comments]

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I'm going to be honest, I don't understand the revisionist history when it comes to LSM. People have been very critical of the new generation of SM groups: Riize, Hearts2Hearts, NCT Wish. And the most common thing I see is: "man I wish LSM was back, SM isn't the same anymore". To which I say: huh? Where is this coming from? The day Next Level dropped, actually when aespa debuted, there were so many comments saying that the girls would flop and Lee Soo Man didn't know what he was doing. Now, all of sudden, LSM was great and everyone misses him? Why? There used to be so much "Oh LSM has lost the plot" comments back when he was still in the company. Now he's gone and everyone is saying that he should come back. It's very strange seeing that switch when so many were critical of him and wishing for the day he would leave. Remember when he wanted aespa to sing a songs about planting trees? But anyway, now some people are practically begging him to be there again. I am confused. submitted by /u/Moonbunny120 [link] [comments]

I have many thoughts lately about the kpop fandom and I don't really know how to summarise them all. I became a fan during 2nd gen ending and 3rd gen starting, and remember how great of an impact bands from 2nd gen had on kpop as a whole. Whole community changed and it feels forced lately. I think the main problem is that the popularity of kpop suddenly exploded. Back then, you became a fan based on random song you heard and you would slowly get into things beginning from previously released songs which would lead you to other bands etc. While now i feel people try to be up to date just so they can be up to date. It doesn't feel organic. While I do listen to and like newer generations, i feel like the respect for the 3rd (with the exception of a few bands) and 2nd generation is slowly disappearing despite many of them still being active. I am sorry, but you can not act as if Infinite are nobodys while praising dancing and choreo in kpop. You can't praise fierce women while ignoring 2ne1 existance. You can not act as if BtoB doesn't exist while listing best male vocalits. I remember the excitement while witnesing the growth of kpop and expansion of fandom. I just wish people would begin again to appreciate older generations and things they did. That is all, that is a rant of a fan for the last 13 years. submitted by /u/jinxflight [link] [comments]

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~ Vocalist: Ningning ~ Dancer: Iroha ~ Rapper: Cocona ~ Leader: Seohyun ~ Center: Wonyoung ~ Visual: Tzuyu ~ Ace: Kyujin ~ FOTG: Yuna ~ Maknae: Chiquita ~ submitted by /u/Ok-Database9509 [link] [comments]

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Literally every idol! Only two rules are to check before commenting if the idol is already in the comments (and don’t submit an idol that has already won) and if you submit multiple idols, do multiple comments too. Most upvotes wins! Go wild :) submitted by /u/DaGayEnby [link] [comments]

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