Will K-pop music work out in US?

K-Pop artists such as Wondergirls will debut their music album in US market, followed by 2NE1 and Girls Generation. Though many Korean idol groups have earned a lot of US fans through the internet, we have yet to see how the US music market will respond.

Wondergirls will release the TeenNick movie "The Wonder Girls" on February 2. The girls will release their album including the single featured on the soundtrack of the movie.

2NE1 is preparing to debut in the US music market with10 songs that are collaborated with Wil.I.Am.

Girls Generation will release a special album in US which will include their original 3rd album plus English songs.

"The past Korean singers who have entered the US market through small independent record labels didn't gain much recognition and popularity, it seems difficult to enter the mainstream market without a help of the major local record label," according to SBS News.

Kim Bong Hyun, music critic shared, "It's difficult to say that Asian musicians have more potential to become successful than the local musicians of that country. Therefore it's a bit more risky."

"It is interesting to see if US music market will recognize Korean idol group’s talents," added the SBS News.

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