Why The Sudden Concept Of Being Sexy Among Korean Female Groups; What Happened To The Concept Of Just Great Music

Sexy concepts were all seen in the beginning of January 2014. First it started with Girl's Day for their track, "Something." Followed by a group of ladies who were Dal Shabet, AOA, and Rainbow Blaxx. Each of them got the sexy concept down and did not disappoint the audience during their return as well performances on the major music shows. Sure there were some minor adjustments due to their choreography being too hot to handle which required modifications. Though other than that, it was great entertainment from all of this female groups. 2014, the beginning of the month, had the theme of sexy concepts while maintaining elegance. Which is what these ladies proved.

Why The Sudden Increase of Being Sexy?

Notice that the girls who promoted their comeback were ones that were popular; though not too hot compared to female groups such as After School or Girls' Generation. So, in order to compete with this fierce cats, you need to return with an awesome comeback promotion. This is where sexy concepts come into play; if nailed down correctly, you are definitely known to get noticed really quickly. What am I saying? I am saying that sexy concepts is a stepping stone to getting popular if done right. To be sexy, you need to act sexy; especially on the music video. Choreography needs to have that sexy flare to it; guys you know what I mean when you see something entertaining and your eyes gets wide open. Females, same applies to you when you see perfect six-pack abs and muscled chests and all. If you have a perfect body, why not show it right? This is sexy concept; to launch and gain popularity as well recognition.

Girl's Day, Dal Shabet, AOA, and Rainbow Blaxx. Each of them had a sexy flare to their promotion. Girl's Day, it is the slit on their dress and slowly moving that one feather to their you know and quickly moving it. Couple of times the girls does this which is to tease. Showing and not showing; open and close at a quick swift. Definitely, this is one that Girl's Day can do well. The girls has mature so much by going this route.

Dal Shabet made their return by their recent track, "B.B.B. (Big Baby Baby)." While their clothing is non-revealing by being clean, it is the choreography that is one to pay attention on. When the girls put their hand on their chest, and rub their chest that signifies out of breath; this definitely caught attention and was a red flag to viewers; especially, on public television like "KBS Music Bank." The ladies had to modify their choreography because it was too hot. While the track is good and all, it did not really give them a whole lot of success. The song never reached number one. Girl's Day was really popular amongst this group of females that did a sexy concept.

AOA, the beautiful angels who dared to keep going with the sexy concept after "Confused;" composed another song titled, "Miniskirt." "Miniskirt" signifies that ladies can be sexy while keeping it elegant. You show this with Girl's Day by the dresses their wore. AOA did the same thing, wear a mini skirt to signify being sexy while keeping a beautiful figure. Young and sexy is what the girls went for. The part sexy is the unzipping of the skirt and when they raise their legs up as well spread them while sitting on the chair. Other than that, choreography is somewhat clean as the girls are still novices in-terms of being sexy. Though they are really good and can pull it off; just get some pointers from other girl groups who have done sexy concepts, and they will be up there with the best.

Finally, we have Rainbow Blaxx. The ladies did numerous teasers which fans were expecting this to be the best for last. Rainbow Blaxx returned for their latest track, "Cha Cha." The music video has numerous concepts of sexy; from lingerie to sweet pastries being eaten to signify sexy. Though overall, clean concept still. Not too much sexy went on as the country of South Korea will not tolerate anything too sexual on public television as well give a bad representation of their country. Which is fine by viewers as this is what they want to see instead. Great music without having anything negative; sexy by keeping it professional still.

Does Being Sexy Pay Off?

Tough question is it? Does being sexy pay off? Well, it does have its up's and down's. Reason is because you want to increase popularity while not over-doing it. Numerous artists' has difficulty with this because it is not easy. Ladies can be shy as well nervous when it comes to doing this kinds of promotions. Cute and having aegyo is very easy as it is the safe route. Hence why when you see sexy concepts from one of your favorite K-Pop idols you say, "No, do not go that route, stick by having great music while keeping it real." Another is, "You already have fans, no need to have a sexy concept which could end by losing them." This are just examples that you might think whenever your singers or group thinks on going this route. Though back to the question above. There is really no right or wrong answer; just that in order to compete, your stars needs to do drastic measures to gain popularity. Just have confidence though that your idols will do everything to make a brilliant comeback. Your idols do listen and does not want to ruin their career; which is why doing sexy concepts takes maturity as well can be nerve-wracking. So fans, keep supporting your idols as they do read your comments as well follows the news media's. Stay positive and your idols in-return, will bring you great music entertainment.

Who Are The Fans That Watch and Does it Increase or Decrease?

Fans, depending on your age, idols will have fans no matter the age group. When your K-Pop stars are performing cute songs; the audience will be around the teen age. Reason is because the song is cute and one that a teenager might like. As the concepts get more mature, their fans are also going to be mature as well. This means that if the song is rated "M" for mature, the people will be as well. No bad talk saying how "so and so idol group are now too much." "They want attention", and etc. The audience will be mature and support their idol no matter what concept the group chooses. So really, it depends on what concept the group does that affects the viewers/fans who watches. If it is cute, lower and upper teens (between ages 14 and 19). Sexy concepts; mainly adults like around 25 to mid 40's. Traditional Korean music, you know the age here. Back then, the fans can apply today by the concepts stated. No matter the year, fans will listen to the music that specifies their age group. Unless, your different and do not really like music that your age category listens to. Which is fine as well. You listen what your favorite music preference is.

Fans will never go away; so decreasing is not an option for K-Pop idols because it is what makes them popular and get noticed. No matter the concept, rather it be ballad, cute, or sexy, the fans will be loyal and follow their group no matter what happens. Fans are an idols best friend; without fans, they will have no motivation to compose fantastic music. Sexy concepts; great, more attention and new fans to possibly like them. There will be no decrease here because no matter what gender you are, you will what to go "wooo" and "ahhh" when your fans do decide to go the route of sexy.

K-Pop in the Early Years

Go back a few years like around the early 1900's thru early 2000 which you probably were or were not a fan of K-Pop as well even not born during those years. Generally, the concepts back then were really different compared to this year. Women back then had to dress professional. If they showed skin, it was minimal; tank top was the closest to too much skin showing. Other wardrobes were pants, skirt, and T-shirt. Plus, less make-up as well by not putting too much. Sexy concept back then was different compared to today. Women had to be conservative as it was imperative during those years. Fin K.L. and S.E.S. are two female groups that kept it clean during the early years. Nowadays, women are taking drastic measures by showing more skin to gain attention and "woo" audience.

Sexy Concept's Common?

Unless you do not watch TV or something, sexy looks like to be common nowadays because we are exposed to it through TV or movie shows. So, you will just go with the flow and say sexy concepts is just another way to entertain the audience; no big deal. Will South Korea be more strict on this concept? Probably; though K-Pop will just keep on getting popular and ideas will be taken now that Korean music is global and artists' are getting ideas to change it up and bring something new as the years come. Especially, by them working with other singers around the world.

Though, your favorite K-Pop stars do know that keeping it clean and just composing awesome music can make as well keep them popular. Sexy concepts should always be the last resort; Korean pop should be just fantastic music so that fans everywhere can enjoy.

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