Teddy Riley is stunned over the power of K-Pop

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Teddy Riley, the composer behind Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” as well as the producer to Lady Gaga and new girl group Rania, has expressed his awe over the K-pop phenomenon.

Rania recently held their debut showcase and formally debuted through Mnet’s “M! Countdown” on April 7th. Since then, he’s been keeping track of all the attention the girls have garnered on community sites like YouTube.

A representative of DR Music revealed, “On the morning of the 7th, he made an international call and expressed that he was amazed over the power of K-pop as he watched news of Rania spread through YouTube and Twitter. He’s read all of the English news on the girls and is quite stunned.”

Riley commented, “The majority of the comments weren’t from Koreans, but international K-pop fans. I didn’t think that people from where I live, the States, would be so interested in K-pop. There were some that even recognized the girls’ names, and most of the comments were praising ‘K-pop talent.’”

He continued, “I’m glad that my girl group is doing so well, and I sincerely congratulate their debut.”

Although he was originally scheduled to make a visit to Korea during the girls’ showcase, his conflicting schedules with Rihanna’s album production led him to postpone his visit. Riley revealed that he has plans of going on stage with the girls on a music program soon.

Rania has already been selected for a total of seven CFs including chicken (“9ers“), make up (“Swiss Skin“), clothing (“Arena Sports“), school uniforms (“School Looks“), game (“Jin Online“), and banking (“IBK Bank“).

Source: Sports Chosun via Naver, AKP

Comments

[lopezfitzgerald.livejournal.com]

the only thing he's amazed by is how easily these girls will fuck for trax, especially whores like Raina

[iheartomntd.livejournal.com]

you just really love attention

[xalexandriam.livejournal.com]

I like the fact that are fierce as fuck on stage, but they look super cute here. I hope they don't continue to lipsync. :(

It's good to see that they've already gotten CF deals too. :D

[faramis.livejournal.com]

I really really like these girls. ♥ I hope they get big.

[deeinanutshell.livejournal.com]

Same. I don't really like girl groups usually (I find their 'concepts' irritatating)
but I like Rania so far and I was immediately impressed by their vocals.
I hope they show us more sides to them then just the ultra sexy one or else i'll get bored.
*stamp of approval*

[taecish.livejournal.com]

they need 2 get away from him! it was gross that he named their 1st album after him like they are nothing but dolls

[xalexandriam.livejournal.com]

flawless icon.

[desty-chan.livejournal.com]

the girls have talent on top of all that sex appeal which is good

Re: semi-OT but

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

they were banned from music charts for excessive pussy poppin'!

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

ngl i'm really warming up to them.

[jeit91.livejournal.com]

wtf they named their album after him e_e

[xalexandriam.livejournal.com]

pretty sure they didn't have a choice in the matter. but ia in that I don't like that it's named after him.

[katiewenchh.livejournal.com]

well i love 'em

[albondiga.livejournal.com]

should've stuck with blackstreet instead of these whorez tbh

[padmik.livejournal.com]

i'm liking them really fast lol. they need to do more singing though. they really do have good vocals.

[faramis.livejournal.com]

I agree.

[albondiga.livejournal.com]

*fuckin all the ahjussis to try and break into the top 300

TT

[cuyler-morgan.livejournal.com]

I like 'em!

[sodabrain.livejournal.com]

I can't help but agree with you. There has to be something more, I'm sure there is.

[hellodee16.livejournal.com]

I like them, but from the two songs I've heard so far
I can't say I'd want to buy their album/singles.

[aj-123.livejournal.com]

Teddy Riley in Omona, is this real life? Teddy Riley is old school and well known in the music biz. Hopefully whatever they do will sound good and be successful.

[yoghurts.livejournal.com]

Oh, I thought that was 4Minute in the picture..

[yourxstardust.livejournal.com]

The trolls are lively tonight!

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v453/missysue/gifs/Haters%20gonna%20hate/?action=view&current=mickeyhatersgonnahate.gif)

Whatever, I'll support you girls as long as you keep being fierce and perhaps try preforming Dr Feel Good once without lipsyncing.

[lcbarnes.livejournal.com]

Ikr. Hateful little monkeys! LOL. I love TR.

[linzer-jello.livejournal.com]

I bet he boned all those girls

[cruel-disorder.livejournal.com]

It's kinda creepy they're all draped over him.

[cinnabun11.livejournal.com]

I find it interesting that some groups that have little to no recognition in Korea have a sizable fanbase internationally because of Youtube and online comms. Some people start stanning groups that others in Korea don't even give a second glance

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

Not as creepy as JYP regarding all things Sohee <.<

[kimishim.livejournal.com]

I like them even if their stuff is a little too sexual for me. I'm just disturbed that they have two members born in 1994 and they're dancing and dressing like that, but then again maybe I'm being too conservative. But I just wonder about their parents?

[ijiified.livejournal.com]

I dunno, I don't think 16-17 is too young to be able to express sexuality imho, but that's just me - I'm pretty much as not conservative as they come.

As for their parents? well, who knows - they are (mostly) Korean, after all.

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

Someone call the Pepsi company... tall order in here.