A beginner’s guide to everything K-pop
One cannot deny that K-pop artists have been
dominating the music charts and social media platforms. From its danceable
tunes, amazing choreographies, and eccentric fashion, there’s something
captivating about the whole K-pop scene.
For many K-pop stans today, YouTube is their go-to
site to catch up with all the music releases, variety shows, and comeback
stages of their favorite artists. If you haven’t already been pulled in to the
crazy world of K-pop fandoms, check out this beginner’s guide and let the
fangirling begin:
Follow the
channels of entertainment agencies
Veteran fans know how overwhelming stanning K-pop
can be, with almost new songs and content being released each week. If you’re
just starting to follow groups, you should subscribe to the channels of the
entertainment agencies so you will not miss the latest singles and video
uploads. In YouTube, you can find the home of the biggest artists in K-pop
including SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, BIGHIT, and STARSHIP.
Stream live
shows to celebrate your group’s comeback
When a group makes a comeback with a new album,
they spend a month promoting in music shows. If you who want to show support
for your biases, you can live stream
online in the channels of the music shows. In YouTube, you can find SBS The Show (every Tuesday), MNET M! Countdown (every Thursday), KBS World TV Music Bank (every Friday), and MBC Music Core (every Saturday).
Get behind
the scenes of the K-pop life
You’re probably wondering what it’s like to live
like a K-pop star. Well, you don’t have to worry anymore as most groups are
opening their own channels to take their fans on the behind the scenes of their
everyday activities. Whether it’s a glimpse on the making of their music
videos, preparing for a photoshoot, or training for a comeback, groups like BLACKPINK, IKON, and NCT can connect with their fans through their
uploads.
Watch a day
in the life of your favorite artists
Some K-pop members are also venturing into
vlogging and starting their solo YouTube accounts. Two members of EXO, Baekhyun and CHEN, have already made their vlogging debut
with the former taking fans along in his daily and the latter posting song
covers. BLACKPINK’s Lisa also has a channel where she shares her
interest in filmmaking and photography to her many fans. Even 2NE1’s DARA, a familiar face to the Philippines also
known as Sandara Park, has a daily vlog channel to keep her fans updated with
her life.
Learn dance
moves from these popular dance cover artists
Your fangirl experience would not be complete
without checking out a few dance covers. Channels like East2West (watch: BLACKPINK - Kill This Love Dance Cover) and ARTBEAT (BTS - Boy With Luv Dance Cover) are known for their skills and
synchronizations that can pass the standards of K-pop! Solo dance cover artists
like Lisa Rhee (TWICE “FANCY” Lisa Rhee Dance Cover) and even Pinoy sweetheart AC Bonifacio (JENNIE - SOLO Dance Cover) are also capturing the hearts of fans
around the world. You can even try to practice your favorite choreos as some
channels post dance tutorial videos!
Being a K-pop fan is one of the most exciting
experiences worth giving a try. Get a headstart on your online fangirl journey
by subscribing to the channels of your favorite artists on YouTube.
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