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Infinite Deep Dive #1/2: All ‘The Eyes’ On You
INFINITE is approaching fifteen years in the k-pop industry (next year), which is no mean feat. They’re solidly in the second generation, debuting in 2010 with seven members: Sungkyu, Woohyun, Sungyeol. Sunjong, L, Dongwoo, and Hoya, the last of whom left the group in 2017. They’ve all left their previous company, Woollim Entertainment, but are…
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Kpop Classics: Generation #5
K-pop: A Starter Pack (Generation 5) Defined by social media and a more focused appeal to those outside of Korea. Very much run by girl groups. More minimalistic, light, and confident. You’ve probably seen them up on your recommendeds: Le Sserafim, New Jeans, IVE, and RIIZE, with songs like Fearless, Super Shy, I Am, and…
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Kpop Classics: Generation #4
K-pop: A Starter Pack (Generation 4) A darker era in the timeline, defined by trap, EDM, and so-called “girl crush”. Both a time of idols starting to have more creative control and inspiration from genres around the world. Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, TXT, and ATEEZ find popularity with songs like God’s Menu, Tomboy, Lovesong, and Halazia.…
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Kpop Classics: Generation #3
K-pop: A Starter Pack (Generation 1) A breakthrough to the West, with a separation into “cutesy”, or more poppy and childish, and “mature”, or more electronic-based and dark, groups. Most people’s introduction to k-pop: BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, and Red Velvet, with songs like DNA, Boombayah, What Is Love, and Russian Roulette. 2013-2017. All Generations <–…
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Kpop Classics: Generation #2
K-pop: A Starter Pack (Generation 2) More organized, more smooth, more colorful; inspiration from disco and synth, and still with a bit of a fun edge. Really the start of the infamous trainee system. The birth of royalty: SHINee, SNSD, 2NE1, and Wonder Girls, with songs like Lucifer, Gee, Go Away, and Nobody. 2006-2012. See…
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Kpop Classics: Generation #1
K-pop: A Starter Pack (Generation 1) The beginning of it all, taking from American hip-hop, rock, R & B, and J-pop, with some definite social messaging and very little filter (for better or for worse). The legends–SHINHWA, Seo Taiji, S.E.S., and BoA–all got their start here, with songs like Perfect Man, Come Back Home, Be…
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