Is K-pop 'Unoriginal'? Stans Defend Bang Si Hyuk for 'Controversial' Remark + Rebuke Genre's Authenticity
After his controversial remark on K-pop, stans have come to Bang Si Hyuk's defense rebuked the genre's originality.
Here's what happened.
HYBE Founder Bang Si Hyuk Defended by Stans: 'K-pop never had originality'
On November 8, X (Twitter) was flocked by stans who defended Bang Si Hyuk for his "controversial" comment regarding K-pop.
Earlier on November 7, an exclusive interview featuring Bang Si Hyuk was released by a Korean news outlet.
There, the HYBE founder gave his insights regarding K-pop's long-term condition and added that in order to appeal to a wider consumer base, he suggested removing the "K" in K-pop. This comment sparked heated feedback from both domestic and international fans.
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The netters called out Bang Si Hyuk for his intentions for the K-pop industry and claimed that by doing so would remove the unique identity of Korean pop music entirely. Some also pointed out the "Western worship" in Bang Si Hyuk's plans and thoughts.
- "Removing the K in K-pop would hardly solve anything."
- "Unlike in 2012, K-pop is now accessible these days because of its popularity. The portion who aren't K-pop fans are just people who are simply not into it because it's not their taste."
- "Why not just call it pop then and not K-pop?"
- "The Western worship is just insane."
it's declining because people like you are obsessed with western validation, kpop losing its essence and originality for many reasons one of its the lack of korean languages, too many white producers, most kpop songs have weird nonsense lyrics and sudden unnecessary drop beats. https://t.co/wtVZs8IXiB
— za (@zavanizaa) November 8, 2023
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Kpop has never had essence and originality. It has never been about good music. Its been about visuals and mimicking other cultures. Y'all are just mad that these idols are not singing in Korean as y'all you like. Because it's not about the lyrics as y'all don't read them. https://t.co/PMM8NXips7
— Joy⁷🇿🇼💜 (@BTSareHumans) November 8, 2023
Kpop was never in its own lane to begin with they’ve definitely taken from black culture in itself from the beginning they definitely took from American trends as well and reading your thread people are educating you and you are being very ignorant which speaks volumes https://t.co/hSEJKe0xxI
— ♡︎ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ʏᴏᴜ⁷⁺⁹⟬⟭ (@haeminkoo) November 8, 2023
Structurally the industry is built upon the Japanese idol system and western styles of music, primarily taken from black culture, such as hip hop. K-pop has nothing that resembles Korean culture other than it’s performers’ nationality and even that is not given +
— chrys⁷⁼¹ (@goldenlitlsmile) November 8, 2023
The “Western validation” argument you cry about is the industry’s attempt to enter new markets, it was there before BTS but couldn’t actualise because K-pop , as said, is not a genre but an industry. if you’re not interested in the visual & performance aspect, you won’t be a fan+
— chrys⁷⁼¹ (@goldenlitlsmile) November 8, 2023
Kpop is literally western music in korean?! Always has been, sm which is one of the oldest kpop companies has been buying demos from western acts for DECADES https://t.co/ECIaZtITbr pic.twitter.com/wEQ9xGj88N
— SosoPhie⁷ (@SosoPhiee1306) November 8, 2023
I don't see why it's his fault tho. At most he is responsible for what BTS and the other groups in Hybe do, but if the whole of K-pop is doing what you say, it's because everyone chooses to follow who is at the top. No one is forcing them to look for Western validation lol
— Lavi 💙 (@Lavi_Mais) November 8, 2023
Y’all actin like Kpop has ever been original is funny to me. 1st gen was TLC & Dru Hill rip offs. 2nd & 3rd gen was full of white producers. Many kpop aesthetics were found in jpop. Kpop has had western producers with nonsensical lyrics & English singles since the dawn of time. https://t.co/pD4xJ7VJke
— Zee3x⁷ (@zhazhabtxt) November 8, 2023
Meanwhile, some specifically pointed out certain aspects in K-pop music, including its concepts and styling. They also brought out sarcastic remarks regarding the lyrical substance of K-pop songs.
“kpop losing its essence and (originality)”
the originality in question: https://t.co/0KGouJmuUI pic.twitter.com/atxrdm9xZb— ✬ Zee ✬ 📚 (@zeemarston) November 8, 2023
yes bring back the good old days when kpop didn’t have any weird nonsense lyrics please😞 https://t.co/LvEuzwszFM pic.twitter.com/7n8ZPKXY8B
— 👾💤 (@armystjjk) November 8, 2023
ohh so original korean people invented cornrows✨✨ https://t.co/pNEBOgjkc7 pic.twitter.com/0WGP7vdvra
— cj (@kogami_twt) November 8, 2023
What are your thoughts on their claims? What would you like to see in K-pop a few years from now? Let us know in the comments below!
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