Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, M.S.L.S. University of South Carolina Lancaster A recent Rolling Stone article discusses the major thread of American R&B in Kpop music. A producer notes the attraction towards the genre, sharing, “Korean pop music likes differentiation and changes,..the average American song is four melodies, maybe five. The average K-pop song is eight to 10….
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Let KPK Introduce You To…Aaliyah
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, M.S.L.S. University of South Carolina Lancaster Song: “Play Me (소나타)” Artist: Taemin Album: Ace Album Release Date: August 18, 2014 Press Play to Hear “Play Me (소나타)” by Taemin. “Play Me (소나타)” echoes… Song: “Rock the Boat” Artist: Aaliyah Album: Aaliyah Album Release Date: July 7, 2001 Press Play to hear “Rock…
It’s a K-pop Thing(Link)….
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, M.S.L.S. University of South Carolina Lancaster You’ve finally convinced a friend/co-worker/parent/spouse/transit-seat partner/random stranger that your favorite group is worth taking a closer look at, and *gasp* they’ve asked a K-pop Fan Gateway Question (while feigning nonchalance): “which one is [member]”? As a K-pop fan, you already know this game: such a question is…
SHINee: It’s Another World
SHINee debuted in 2008 under the S.M. Entertainment label. During the same year, U-KISS, Davichi, and 2AM also debuted. SHINee has five members: Onew (Lee Jinki), Jonghyun (Kim Jonghyun), Key (Kim Kibum), Minho (Choi Minho) and Taemin (Lee Taemin). Known for their emotional songs, avant-garde fashion, and mastery of difficult choreography, SHINee call themselves a…
KPK: Kpop Kollective 