In a world where K-Pop has taken the globe by storm, one thing has become abundantly clear - English lyrics are on the rise.
Fans of iconic groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, and NewJeans have been buzzing with mixed emotions, uttering phrases like 'I'm honestly disappointed.' But what's behind this shift in the K-Pop landscape, and how are fans reacting to it?
K-Pop's Language Shift: Why English Now Features in Over Half of Hit Songs
It's no secret that English has started playing a more prominent role in K-Pop, and the numbers don't lie.
These are some comments from fans:
- “I honestly am disappointed that BTS only releases music in English… But I do understand that it’s inevitable.”
- “These days, it is so serious. How can you call it K-Pop? See how good songs like “Rose Blossom” and “Event Horizon” are.”
- “At the end of the day, they are trying to make money. Because the Korean market is small, they are writing songs in English to attract more international listeners. There isn’t anything to be done about it. It isn’t like they don’t release any songs in Korean.”
- “I was shocked seeing LE SSERAFIM sing that game song on Music Bank, LOL. There was a time when singers couldn’t even color their hair blonde.”
- “I don’t understand why they use English songs and promote songs that are only in English.”
- “If you don’t like it, then don’t listen to it. Why are you making it seem like songs that are written
- Is English a problem? There are people who listen to it because it’s good.”
- “Then they should debut as pop artists. Why K-Pop?”
- “Why does the report only name girl groups when there is BTS?”
- “But I don’t think they would be competitive internationally if they didn’t use any English.”
- “They call it K-Pop but sing in English gibberish.”
- “I really hate English lyrics.”
Meanwhile, a more pragmatic view suggests that these acts are embracing English to attract a wider international audience due to the relatively smaller Korean market.
As fans continue to voice their opinions, it's clear that this debate is far from settled.
While some feel that English lyrics compromise the authenticity of K-Pop, others argue that good music transcends language barriers and should be appreciated for its quality, regardless of the language.
In a world where K-Pop evolves with global demands and preferences, it seems that the English invasion is sparking heated conversations among fans.
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Madison Cullen wrote this.
