Let's settle this once that why people are so crazy about K-pop music, when they don't even understand the lyrics. What makes K-pop so magical?

Where did the K-pop music originate?

The music originated in South Korea reflects Korean new generational culture and the composition of music, which reflects the genres of R&B, hip-hop, experimental, rock, jazz, dance, disco, and classical.

What comes to mind as one hears of K-pop music?

When you hear K-pop you imagine doll-like faces, flawless skin, spectacular outfits, catchy melodies expert, and choreography.

World-class productions fans fell in love with perfection because in South Korea even guys put on makeup, dye their hair or wear feminine clothes. But more importantly, they're also not afraid to cry, hug, or be sweet to each other and K-pop fans are charmed by that type of bromance.

Their definition of masculinity is far from the macho image boys were taught to be and that is just one of many reasons why South Korean artists have been making music history from Wonder girls, Psy, Super junior, and Girls-generation to these generations.

Did K-pop music gain fans overnight?

What many people don't know is that none of these happened by luck, rather it is all a result of intense lifelong training a lot of K-pop artists took specialized training as early as middle school to study how to sing dance rap even how to behave for superstar fame.

K-pop trainees are said to practice dances as early as 5 A.M before they head to their normal school and then go back to studying singing language or behavior. They do this until midnight when they finally go to sleep and if they do get lucky that's only when studios hire them to join a group or get launched as a solo artist.

Why South Korean government made K-pop music a priority?

There is another reason why K-pop music blew up so much and the South Korean government made it a priority. It all started after a huge financial crisis hit South Korea in the late 90s when president Kim Dai Jung decided to invest in promoting their culture.

Fast forward to this year, South Korea has already built an official department focusing on the Korean way and bringing K-pop to people who don't speak a single Korean word well.

What did the K-pop artists do to get a global identity?

There was a strategy in most K-pop groups to make sure to have at least one member who can speak good English and answer interviews outside South Korea.

Their artists use English names to be remembered their songs include English words to make them catchy and sometimes their whole albums are translated into Japanese, just to appeal to that country alone.

It is a brilliant business plan K-pop makes such a huge effort to reach as many people as possible that it even reached the most secluded country in the world.

What else makes K-pop music so attractive?

In a 2022 survey conducted across 26 countries worldwide, around 15.6 percent of respondents stated that the K-pop genre is popular in their country for its catchy rhythm and choruses. The attractiveness and stylishness of singers was also a major factor.

Would you believe that two years ago the infamous Kim Jong-un admitted he adjusted his schedule just to watch red velvet perform in Pyongyang, meanwhile his citizens still risked their lives just to smuggle K-pop items and K-dramas through these they realize how much more to life there is outside of north Korea night farm.

Story Narration in K-pop music videos

The majestic set pieces co-relates to the story's narration in K-pop. The narration of the story in music videos is often distinctive. The artist changed the theme from pop to western and sometimes to a cartoonish look while presenting their videos.

This is exactly why international funds are crazy for K-pop because it's not just about good music that can bring joy or unity. It's also about an incredible amount of dedication and hard work a confident approach to being different or even a brilliant business plan of the government. Truth is there is much more than we think.