KPOP

I need the rest of the translation >.< Awesome beginning!

 

"(Trans) What we know as Kpop is not Kpop because it deal with only idol music. Outside and inside of kpop are disconnected due to different views in terms of looking at kpop between oversea and domestic fans. Kpop is just like Samsung which has risen to the fame of global company based on no Laborers Union myth. Idol groups have become global stars through hard working effort, but they are shut off from any portal through which they can speak of their own troubles and sufferings. Just like global company Samsung without Laborers Union, kpop is also a global pop formed out of unlimited competition without freedom

It is a fact that global boom of kpop exist, but also over exaggerated by media. Why is it so? Because media is in the relationship of conspiracy with entertainment companies. Thanks to pouring articles praising SM concert in LA, 2010 written by media reporters who enjoyed free ride, stock of Lee Sooman quickly rose by 6 billion KRW on the very next day of the concert. Currently his stock value exceeds 200 billion KRW

Kpop is a transnational phenomenon formed by global fans who like 10s and 20s idol pop. Rather than that the musical skill is tested for positive recognition, it has hit a jackpot by filling up an empty space of idol pop which has been missing (disappearing) from the current scene of international pop market. Kpop is producing unique music while referring to the US pop music trend and adding outstanding dance ability, and an ironic situation is going on that the third world music market is mimicking back the Kpop.

Lee DY, Professor of Korea Art School start a series of articles explaining Kpop. It will dig into both inside and outside, intereior and exterior of Kpop, music and industry, secret of production and consumption. The series will appear once a week, with total 10 parts. The 1st topic is JYJ that is the best representation of the current address of Kpop.

P.S. Above is abridged translation of only introduction part. The 1st main part (which I have not translated here) is titled >>> 'JYJ, Kpop refugee who refused to be slaves, their fate is…

http://m.pressian.com/article.asp?article_num=30120103100911"

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dolittle123
#1
O.O Awesome....
Lady_Mitsuki
#2
bt it seems the link above will bring problems.. it speaks abt SM and HoMin.
JAZUMINE
#3
Wow