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omonatheydidDutch magazine Stars dedicated four pages to K-pop in their most recent issue, becoming the first news media in that country to give such attention to Hallyu. Titled 'Very 2012: Kpop conquers the world', the article is a kind of Kpop for Dummies.
'K-pop: it's almost impossible to escape it! In Asia and the USA Korean pop music is already popular, but in Europe, it's only known with a small group of trendsetters. The trendy and distinctive looks and different music styles make these girlgroups and boybands absolutely hot. Watch out, because K-pop is about to rule the world!'
The article continues with bio's on T-ara, Super Junior, Big Bang, Beast, 2NE1, SHINee and Girls' Generation, giving info on the members of the groups, their signature songs, style and looks, and some nice facts. TVXQ is given a honorable mention for their legendary status.
Lastly, the writer recommends some more Kpop groups: 'Can't get enough of K-pop? You'll surely be hearing more of these groups! 2AM, 2PM, 4Minute, KARA, f(x).'
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My country is another one that doesn't really know Kpop exists, so I was really excited to see this (especially since there is almost no sloppy research, valid information and no awkward photo's (although members are missing for T-ara/Beast/SJ).
'K-pop: it's almost impossible to escape it! In Asia and the USA Korean pop music is already popular, but in Europe, it's only known with a small group of trendsetters. The trendy and distinctive looks and different music styles make these girlgroups and boybands absolutely hot. Watch out, because K-pop is about to rule the world!'
The article continues with bio's on T-ara, Super Junior, Big Bang, Beast, 2NE1, SHINee and Girls' Generation, giving info on the members of the groups, their signature songs, style and looks, and some nice facts. TVXQ is given a honorable mention for their legendary status.
Lastly, the writer recommends some more Kpop groups: 'Can't get enough of K-pop? You'll surely be hearing more of these groups! 2AM, 2PM, 4Minute, KARA, f(x).'
Scans & translations: yours truly
timetobeginMy country is another one that doesn't really know Kpop exists, so I was really excited to see this (especially since there is almost no sloppy research, valid information and no awkward photo's (although members are missing for T-ara/Beast/SJ).
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Date: 2012-01-12 01:47 pm (UTC)Er okay. Also DBSK aren't legendary status yet, they're no Seo Taiji.
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Date: 2012-01-12 01:48 pm (UTC)In France people are more focused on the japanese culture and J-pop especially since we have tones of japan con (Japan expo, anime con and such) but lately there is a k-pop trend.
At first it was only a couple of k-pop things during the japan expo, now there's even a k-pop con and the magazine Japan lifestyle did a special issue on Hallyu.
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Date: 2012-01-12 02:52 pm (UTC)I was waiting for someone to mention those articles!
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Date: 2012-01-12 02:03 pm (UTC)Hahaha!
That's too funny.
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Date: 2012-01-12 02:11 pm (UTC)I really dislike it when a Dutch article uses (unnecessary) English to make it seem hip.
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Date: 2012-01-12 02:23 pm (UTC).....foreveralone
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Date: 2012-01-12 02:28 pm (UTC)ehhh I guess it was an ok article.
oh and obligatory dutchies roll-call~
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Date: 2012-01-12 03:45 pm (UTC)They probably never heard of the fan wars.
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Date: 2012-01-12 03:51 pm (UTC)Oh well, Dutch shout-out. Gonna see if I can find this mysterious magazine...XD
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Date: 2012-01-12 04:28 pm (UTC)Would have put them and KARA before Beast and T-ara.
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Date: 2012-01-12 06:26 pm (UTC)don't think kpop will be big here though, at least people around me don't think much of asia in general
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Date: 2012-01-13 12:41 am (UTC)Such an awkward mix of dutch and english...
But anyways, good for them. More exposure is always welcome, I guess.
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Date: 2012-01-13 08:46 pm (UTC)En lol hoi /hides