Spanish In K-Pop: Diversity In The Hallyu Wave

There is no denying that K-pop has a huge Spanish speaking fan base. Idol groups like MBLAQ, JYJ and U-KISS have embarked on South American fan meeting and concert tours. In the process, they have visited thousands of excited fans in Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and Chile, to name a few countries.

Spanish fans have caused mayhem at the airports, ambushed transportation vans, created charity projects in the name of their favorites, and consumed different media products with a passion. There's even a shopping center in Peru dedicated to South Korean music, clothes, and food. The movement has gained such momentum that the Huffington Post wrote an article about the trend.

According to the article, "Some 13,000 fans attended an April [2013] concert in Lima [Peru] by the group Super Junior. Another group, Big Bang, drew 14,000 in November. They've drawn similar crowds in neighboring Chile."

The author quoted a young fan, named Pamela Diaz, who said, "The [K-pop] lyrics are pretty. It's not as eroticized as reggaeton. It's more romantic." Another fan, Araceli Galan, continued, "My father listens to rock in English; he doesn't like K-pop at all," Galan said. "He tells me, 'Why do you listen to that music if you don't know Korean?' And I tell him that he doesn't know how to speak English either. Music you only need to feel."

The wonderful thing about K-pop is that idols like to give back to their fans as much as possible. There are handshake events, guerrilla street concerts and the occasional fan-service shirtless Instagram picture. But music is the best way idols show their appreciation for their fans. Below are 7 songs by K-pop idols that have verses in Spanish or are entirely in the language.

Super Junior's "Mamacita"

 

LUNAFLY's "Super Heroe"

 

[Brown Eyed Girls] Ga In's "Esperando"

 

Ailee's "Bésame Mucho"

 

U-KISS's "Dear My Friend" (Spanish Version)

IU's "Havana"

SHINee's "Amigo"


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About the Author: Elsa is the founder, head writer, and editor of KPopBreak.com. She's a coffee addict, K-pop enthusiast, fashion lover and one of the few remaining members of the Church of Kristianity.

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