Is Kpop a subgenre of Pop?

“K-pop” is a generic term that means absolutely nothing more than “popular music of Korea.” If you ever thought about the term “K-pop” rigorously, and thought hard about the kinds of music and the kinds of artists the term covers, you will find that it cannot possibly denote a genre or a style.

Is J-Pop and kpop the same?

J-Pop is the name given to Japanese pop songs, while K-Pop is the name given to Korean pop songs.

Does Kpop count as pop music?

Earlier, we learned Kpop means Korean popular music. However, Kpop in Korean is 대중음악. This term literally means pop music. But, this term can be a bit formal or literary so many young people use 가요 instead which means song.

Is J-pop or Kpop more popular?

In short, K-Pop is far more popular and has a much larger fan base. This is due to multiple reasons including reinvention, struggling economies, approachability, and international investment.

What is the difference between J-pop and K-pop?

Though both are made for mainstream consumption, the unfamiliar key changes and super sweet, high-pitched vocals can make J-Pop a little less accessible for mainstream Western pop fans. K-Pop is often considered a slightly left-of-center take on R’n’B.

What makes J-pop different from other genres of music?

While for J-Pop the focus has always been on their local market, musically the genre has stayed more or less in a vacuum since its inception. Though it can be quite diverse musically, the genre doesn’t borrow too much from outside musical influences, and the same goes for the genre’s image and marketing.

Does K-pop borrow too much from outside genres?

Though it can be quite diverse musically, the genre doesn’t borrow too much from outside musical influences, and the same goes for the genre’s image and marketing. K-Pop is definitely on the other end of the spectrum.

Why is K-pop so successful?

It’s a strange world of passive success. K-Pop, on the other hand, has long been branding itself as the cool cousin of the Western pop scene. Given that the country’s population sits at a more humble 51 million people, the opportunity and need for growth internationally is exponential.