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Oh my god, I cant believe some comments here

Anyway.

This... "change" in style is good because if we are talking about a repetivie-80's-90's kind of music THAT IS the japanese Idol Music (not the rest of the J-popers)

I agree, more than sound like K-pop this sounds like... POP. A song influenced for worldwide pop, for say something.

The song sounds good but im not particulary hooked by it, and I like and follow K-pop.

I think its good for a change. Gives the group a little of that strengh that lost a lot of years ago. Tsunk will go back to the Idol-style-Comfort zone soon.

Compare this with K -pop its alittle risky because there is A LOT of groups with styles as differents as most of the J-popers. Just look at FIESTAR, HELLO VENUS, MISS A, SISTAR, GLAM (Oh my God... GLAM) EVOL, just to say a few.

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And Im agree, its all about publicity no doubt about that. There will be (and was) articles like this forever. TV shows, Rankings, attendants in concerts all that can be interpreted in many ways to favour this or that group or style, all of us know that, and this article its a proof.

But, even so, the points they touched are good. A Pro Korean article but its in the limit, the points remains (most of them ). And thats the most interesting thing in the end. I can understand that some people will be disagree with this for X or Y reason, but that will not change some facts there.

Anyway, another article for the colleccion and the "Korean Phenomenon" file

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Yep, its a Korean article after all, its VERY clear in the credits.

Even so, and being objective, they have a lot of points there. Yes like I comented after certain lines some points are exagerated, in Pro of they cause; "Korean Groups fame in Japan". I like Japanes Idol groups, but im also aware of why I like them. Im not a Wota (thanks God) I see the groups with a little more critic eye and I think this article touch some important points, in they way yes, but even so they are real.

Now Korean groups are as good or as bad as the japanese ones, they arent prefect and if some japanese witter publis a similar article but "Pro Japanese groups in Korea" well... will start again .

Oh boy... the "Idol-fandom world", always so predictible.

double post... sorry

Im sooooooo agree in most of the article, there are just a couple of things im not agree with

http://joongangdaily...ns.com/article/ ... id=2928057

For Korean girl groups, it’s all about quality
‘Japanese have a tough time understanding how we put artists through 12-hour training sessions’
November 08, 2010

Korean girl group Girls’ Generation is garnering a lot of interest from young Japanese fans these days. The band hit No. 1 on the weekly Japanese Oricon charts on Oct. 2. Provided by SM Entertainment

What is at the heart of the latest Korean wave, say some experts, has less to do with Hallyu itself and more to do with higher quality music and performances.

Korean girl groups are experiencing a sudden surge of popularity in Japan. Leading the pack are Girls’ Generation and Kara, who recently hit the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the weekly Japanese Oricon charts on Oct. 29. Some Japanese media outlets have even dubbed it the “Korean Invasion,” in reference to the “British Invasion” led by such groups as The Beatles and Rolling Stones during the early 1960s in the United States.

The Japanese had been far ahead the game in terms of girl groups. But as of late, Korean girl groups have hit their stride there. Some largely attribute their popularity to Korean entertainment companies famously rigorous training and preparation regimes.

“The amount of time spent on training and practice is incomparable,” said Hong Seung-sung, head of Cube Entertainment. “The Japanese have a tough time understanding how we put our artists through daily 12-hour singing and dancing training sessions.” (Well... that point could be a little exagerated )

“Those in the Japanese pop industry ask us how we’re lined up and in total sync during our performances,” said Jessica (Jung Su-yeon) of Girls’ Generation. “They seem to be impressed and asked us how much time we spend on training.” (They sync as well so... ? )

Chart-topping girl groups in Japan are significantly different from those found in Korea. (No doubt about that)

The most popular Japanese girl group at the moment is AKB48, a theater-based group that holds regular performances at one theater. The 48-member group performed at the Asia Song Festival at Jamsil Main Stadium in southern Seoul last month. The group’s members are constantly changing due to a popularity vote conducted among their fans.

Hong Hyung-jong, the head of Amuse Korea Inc. - subsidiary of a Japanese entertainment company - said the Japanese need to change the way they nurture their artists. “Korean girl groups undergo several years of hard training before they are given a chance to make their debut, but Japanese girl groups make their debut before they are polished and work toward perfecting their [shows],” he said. (He have a point there, even with Kenkyusei traing much AKB girls dont have good level, in fact some regular team girls dont have it either )

Aside from vocals and dancing, the appearance of Korean and Japanese groups is also notable. It is part of the reason why Girls’ Generation and Kara have garnered a large following of young Japanese. The “Kara-look” is catching on with the young crowd in Japan. (Again no doubt about that)

“The Japanese girl groups appeal to their fans with their cute looks and mannerisms,” explained Kim Dong-joon, a music program producer at Mnet. “They mostly give off a cute, girl-next-door image. Even when you look at AKB48 or Morning Musume, they’re charming in a cute way - but offer little of anything else. (Ouch!!! Yes a little exagerated again, but basically ... they are right )

“Those in the Japanese industry often point out that Korean groups have several charming qualities. They also point out that the Korean girl groups are sexy and charismatic on stage.” (Oh man... hes right again )

With Girls’ Generation, Kara, Brown Eyed Girls and 4minute all gaining popularity in Japan, many more Korean girl groups are expected to make their Japanese debut in the near future. Japanese entertainment companies are reportedly working to sign more Korean girl groups to keep up with consumer demand. (The consumer always right. So they said. )

“We have been getting a lot of calls from Japan,” stated Kim Tae-song, the head of TS Entertainment, which manages girl group Secret. “Since Girls’ Generation caught on in Japan, there’s been a huge increase in interest in Korean girl groups.” (Thats also true I saw it myself)



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Music industry insiders say it is all about quality.

“Korean artists need to remember that groups like Girls’ Generation and Kara have done well in Japan because they have proven skill sets and not because they’re merely Korean groups,” said Jung Hae-ik, head of Happy Holic Entertainment company.( )

“It’s true that Korean girl groups are gaining popularity, but there are plenty of skilled Japanese girl groups,” said Hong of Amuse Korea Inc. “For example, Perfume started off as an idol group member, but gained the respect of fans as a skilled artist over the years. (K.O. )

“It’s a battle with quality of music at the core above all else.”

By Lee Kyung-ran [[email protected]]

So the Korean Invasion begins.