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[Evening Musuko]

Take it up with Teddy Riley, lol. The fact he produced it is another hilarious note in the middle of all the criticism in here.

I doubt most Gaffers know who Teddy Riley is. In fact, I doubt most people know how many westerners are involved in the production of Asian pop.

 

[Kaako]

"The Boys" is such a shit song.

 

[TheKaeptain]

I admittedly don't even know who Clazziquai and IU are, and I can't watch links in class, so I can't comment on them. As for GD & TOP...I don't see any reason to believe they would be anymore successful than Far East Movement. Maybe they would get one hit, but no real lasting impact.

2NE1 are the only ones with any real chance because they fit into what's big in western music right now more than Girls Generation and Wonder Girls. Admittedly, I think their attitude is the biggest thing though. They actually pull off legitimately seeming like they have swagger, which most asian girl groups in general fail miserably at.

IU is boss. That's all you need to know about her.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

As bad as most other pop groups. -shrug-

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

To be honest, I don't really mind KPop.

I just dislike their creepy fans.

 

[TheKaeptain]

To be honest, I don't really mind KPop.

I just dislike their creepy fans.

I'm not creepy.

 

[Eight Diagram Bat Fighter]

I don't wanna hate or anything like that, but those pictures creep me out a little. I mean they are doing these "hey, let's spontaneously take a picture" kind of poses but at the same time you know that they trained these hours and hours in front of the mirror.
There's no real emotion behind it. They could be robots and you wouldn't know the difference

Are these robots for sale and where can I buy one?

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

I'm not creepy.

I said creepy fans.

Not just plain old fans.

But, no, you're nowhere near as creepy as some people in K-Pop Gaf.

 

[MiniBossBattle]

I was hoping for a translated version of Gee Gee song.

 

[Evening Musuko]

To be honest, I don't really mind KPop.

I just dislike their creepy fans.

The creepy fans have been there forever, both in the West and in Korea. Honestly I'd argue the Korean fans are crazier than their western counterparts. If GAF thinks the Kpop fans here are "creepy", good lawd, their heads would explode if they find out the shit that goes down in Korea.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

The creepy fans have been there forever, both in the West and in Korea. Honestly I'd argue the Korean fans are crazier than their western counterparts. If GAF thinks the Kpop fans here are "creepy", good lawd, their heads would explode if they find out the shit that goes down in Korea.

Asian fans are crazy and deluded, and can be creepy. But, the gut reactions I feel running into k-pop-Gaf is not crazy, but creepy. Like, I would never leave them alone with female kin of mine.

However, a large number of Korean-Americans view Korean pop culture with caution, so, it might just be that.

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

Sometimes I just wish I wasn't Korean so I could be oblivious to this kind of stuff, let alone korea weeaboo-gaf.

 

[Kaako]

The creepy fans have been there forever, both in the West and in Korea. Honestly I'd argue the Korean fans are crazier than their western counterparts. If GAF thinks the Kpop fans here are "creepy", good lawd, their heads would explode if they find out the shit that goes down in Korea.

Stuff like this puzzles me because in the end, what's the point? Same thing goes for sport fans and alike. Shit changes, life moves on. Is it worth it to spend all that time on something like this? It feels good to not be obsessed with anything in life imo.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Sometimes I just wish I wasn't Korean so I could be oblivious to this stuff.

Jinjja.

Chengpihae.

 

[Red Blaster]

So this is Girls Generation. Song was pretty bad and it seems like 9 girls in a pop group is way too many. That said, girl in red in the Regis interview was fine as hell.

Is there much of an indie/alternative music scene in Korea?

 

[Switters]

I like Girl's Gen but hated this "the boys" song. Run Devil Run is that hotness and they should have debuted with that.

Also, Perfume is better. Let's do this.

 

[Dresden]

Stuff like this puzzles me because in the end, what's the point? Same thing goes for sport fans and alike. Shit changes, life moves on. Is it worth it to spend all that time on something like this? It feels good to not be obsessed with anything in life imo.

Sounds like a boring way to live.

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

Jinjja.

Chengpihae.

yes really

no shame at all when you think about korea-weeaboo gaf

 

[Slayven]

Should have been 2ne1.

 

[Kyon]

2NO1 remains local and they can keep filling the international visa application form. Ain't nobody here for that mess.

Well done sis

 

[suzu]

Is there much of an indie/alternative music scene in Korea?

Yeah, of course it's not as popular as the usual mainstream pop though.

 

[Jenga]

Do you like to suck the enjoyment out of everything you come in contact with?

do you like shitty music?

 

[ghst]

this odious shit perforates the starcraft scene at every avenue. don't give keeaboos an inch, america, they will destroy everything you love.

in korea, it seems even the young guys perpetually have this shit on rotation.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

yes really

no shame at all when you think about korea-weeaboo gaf

No, I was concurring with you. Sorry. No vocal inflection on the stupid internets.

 

[Kaako]

Sounds like a boring way to live.

Hope you didn't misunderstand. You can still enjoy all kinds of stuff but there's a big difference in pure enjoyment and obsession.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

this odious shit perforates the starcraft scene at every avenue. don't give keeaboos an inch, america, they will destroy everything you love.

in korea, it seems even the young guys perpetually have this shit on rotation.

Young guys in Korea don't get hit as much as they used to. Its sad.

 

[Evening Musuko]

Asian fans are crazy and deluded, and can be creepy. But, the gut reactions I feel running into k-pop-Gaf is not crazy, but creepy. Like, I would never leave them alone with female kin of mine.

However, a large number of Korean-Americans view Korean pop culture with caution, so, it might just be that.

I find Kpop gaf to be no more creppy than most of GAF. I'm guessing it's because instead of gifs of Games or male athletes, it's of Kpop artists that sets of the creppy alarm for some reason. But hey, to each their own or however it goes.

So this is Girls Generation. Song was pretty bad and it seems like 9 girls in a pop group is way too many. That said, girl in red in the Regis interview was fine as hell.

Is there much of an indie/alternative music scene in Korea?

There is but it doesn't get as much as exposure because it's, obviously, Indie.

 

[Ezalc]

Didn't care much for the song but Sooyoung lookin' mighty fine there a long with many of the other girls. Don't like Sunny's blonde hair though. They should have done Run Devil Run and they needed more room to dance.

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

No, I was concurring with you. Sorry. No vocal inflection on the stupid internets.

yeah wasn't sure so just assumed

no harm done

also i only very lightly skimmed but i didn't see any starcraft connotations so i'm impressed since usually either kpop or starcraft usually has someone mentioning the other

 

[Raiku]

Whoa gaf doesn't like Soshi huh? Different strokes I guess. Just for the record, this is probably one of their worst songs. Still think they did their thing on Letterman though.

 

[ghst]

Young guys in Korea don't get hit as much as they used to. Its sad.

you're korean!? who's your favourite girl's generation member!?

kpop hwaiting! xxx ^ ^ xxx zzzz

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[Evening Musuko]

Didn't care much for the song but Sooyoung lookin' mighty fine there a long with many of the other girls. Don't like Sunny's blonde hair though. They should have done Run Devil Run and they needed more room to dance.

I see people saying this a lot, but I wonder if there would have been any backlash because of Ke$ha's version?

 

[Parallax]

so kpop is hitting american shores now? im kinda... no i dont feel anything at all towards this since it doesnt effect me at all. good luck to them i guess.

 

[Kyon]

I see people saying this a lot, but I wonder if there would have been any backlash because of Ke$ha's version?

Ke$ha's version is a demo, it was never released.

Plus she only recorded it cause the producers wanted her voice for the guide demo.

 

[Red Blaster]

I find Kpop gaf to be no more creppy than most of GAF. I'm guessing it's because instead of gifs of Games or male athletes, it's of Kpop artists that sets of the creppy alarm for some reason. But hey, to each their own or however it goes.



There is but it doesn't get as much as exposure because it's, obviously, Indie.

Even I could've figured that out lulz. Is it anywhere near the level of Japan's (awesome) indie scene? Who are some of the choice artists?

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

you're korean!? who's your favourite girl's generation member!?

kpop hwaiting! xxx ^ ^ xxx zzzz

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I listen to MC Sniper, Cockrasher (Blatant Korean Rancid ripoff btw) and Suck Stuff

 

[KamenSenshi]

Saw the thread title and thought it was a mistake. Wow, is this real life. I guess Letterman gets a watch for a change.

 

[Jezan]

I prefer the bubbly tunes too, though I'm not sure if America would appreciate the Gee style get-ups. Genie may have worked though.

This.

I like The Boys, but is bad compared to the other nice songs they have, Trick > The Boys, for example.

but it's SNSD, so.... SNSD Defence Force ready for bubbly-choreographic-action!

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

Whoa gaf doesn't like Soshi huh? Different strokes I guess. Just for the record, this is probably one of their worst songs. Still think they did their thing on Letterman though.

I wouldn't say I dislike them but I'm not a big fan of the group's music either

if anything I don't like the enthusiasts

 

[Evening Musuko]

Ke$ha's version is a demo, it was never released.

Plus she only recorded it cause the producers wanted her voice for the guide demo.

I know that. I was just thinking about the people who still think it's "Ke$ha song". Which is quite a lot for some reason.

Even I could've figured that out lulz. Is it anywhere near the level of Japan's (awesome) indie scene? Who are some of the choice artists?

I honestly don't know what consists of "indie" in Korea, or the US, but for a lot of people it sounds like anything that isn't idols (SNSD, Suju). I've always been partial to Jaurim and Loveholic though they're both signed to major labels, IIRC.

 

[suzu]

Isn't Clazziquai actually one of the more popular indie acts? lol.

 

[Zoe]

I like Girl's Gen but hated this "the boys" song. Run Devil Run is that hotness and they should have debuted with that.

Also, Perfume is better. Let's do this.

I'm no fan of SNSD, but at least they sing live once in a blue moon.

 

[ghst]

I know that. I was just thinking about the people who still think it's "Ke$ha song". Which is quite a lot for some reason.



I honestly don't know what consists of "indie" in Korea, or the US, but for a lot of people it sounds like anything that isn't idols (SNSD, Suju). I've always been partial to Jaurim and Loveholic though they're both signed to major labels, IIRC.

that shit is just as banal and diluted as the aforementioned developmentally challenged girlband awfulness, who are korea's envy/mono equivalents?

good to see most of the keeaboos saving their rebuts for their community forum wank chamber, where they aren't at the mercy of stupid ignorant westerners and their ugly opinions.

 

[Zoe]

I honestly don't know what consists of "indie" in Korea, or the US, but for a lot of people it sounds like anything that isn't idols (SNSD, Suju). I've always been partial to Jaurim and Loveholic though they're both signed to major labels, IIRC.

There's no indie "sound.". Indie girl groups exist.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Isn't Clazziquai actually one of the more popular indie acts? lol.

I guess you could sort of call Fluxus an indie label maybe. But Clazziquai is certainly popular and talented. The most talented kpop group in my opinion.

 

[G-Fex]

so kpop is hitting american shores now? im kinda... no i dont feel anything at all towards this since it doesnt effect me at all. good luck to them i guess.

Sure it does. Your new theme song is Mr. Taxi

 

[Dude Abides]

I find Kpop gaf to be no more creppy than most of GAF. I'm guessing it's because instead of gifs of Games or male athletes, it's of Kpop artists that sets of the creppy alarm for some reason. But hey, to each their own or however it goes.

FistFullofMetal was deemed creepy for having a million gifs of Natalie Portman, and she doesn't even act deliberately infantile.

 

[ryan-ts]

good to see most of the keeaboos saving their rebuts for their community forum wank chamber, where they aren't at the mercy of stupid ignorant westerners and their ugly opinions.

Really dude? Stupid posts like this are a legitimate reason not to talk K-Pop in the OT.

 

[marathonfool]

As someone who is very familiar with Korea and Korean culture (born and raised for 8 years, but not Korean), K-pop fans can come off way too creepy for me. Especially those in western countries, that combine exoticism, adolescent affinities, and bad music taste.

 

[Dice]

that shit is just as banal and diluted as the aforementioned developmentally challenged girlband awfulness, who are korea's envy/mono equivalents?

I wonder if you're the kind of person incapable of enjoying a movie like Men in Black because a movie like There Will Be Blood exists.

If you are as tormented by reality as you seem, you have my pity.