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The physical appearances of K-pop idols, with slim bodies and pale skin, impacts Korean beauty standards. Korean beauty standards have become a well-known feature of Korean culture . In 2015, a global survey by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons placed South Korea in the top ten of countries who had the highest rate of ...
[151] Their styling contributed in shaping NewJeans's girl-next-door image, [152] deemed by Tan a "stark shift away from the usually high-octane aesthetic" of contemporary K-pop groups. [150] NewJeans branched out and showcased a variety of concepts in the music videos released for Get Up, including cheerleading and ballet-inspired outfits.
K-pop (/ k eɪ p ɒ p /, Korean: 케이팝; RR: Keipap), short for Korean popular music, [1] is a form of popular music originating in South Korea. [2] It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. [3]
[265] Yonhap News Agency noted that the group helped "spread K-pop as a cultural brand spanning the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Middle East." [266] In 2011, the BBC declared that "K-pop bands, including Big Bang, are making their mark around the world", specifically citing the group's contribution to YG Entertainment's economic growth ...
It also includes masked scenes, partly inspired by Sia, as a means of repudiating the typically appearance-driven nature of the K-pop industry. [3] According to Dazed, the "song and video complete, and exist for, each other as a twin performance". [14] The video's aesthetic has been compared to Blade Runner. [15]
"Dreams Come True" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group S.E.S. from their second studio album, Sea & Eugene & Shoo (1998). The song is a cover of "Rakastuin mä looseriin" ("I Fell in love with a loser"), released in 1996 by Finnish girl group Nylon Beat.
The single became Enhypen's first Japanese release to exceed 300,000 copies sold according to Oricon, making Enhypen the fifth K-pop act to achieve this within one week of release. On June 14, Belift announced that Enhypen would be releasing their third extended play, Manifesto: Day 1 , on July 4, [ 88 ] with a trailer titled "Walk the Line ...
The Korean Wave has gained popularity in Pakistan, especially among youth, through K-dramas, K-pop, and Korean beauty products. Cultural exchanges, such as K-pop competitions, film screenings, concerts organized by the South Korean embassy, have strengthened ties and sparked interest in the Korean language.