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I think so too which is sad

Not to mention, their fans will still argue that the song is still kpop despite sounding like a literal basic pop song

Controversial but very true, slowly losing what made it popular and unique

"Beware that, when fighting trolls monsters, you yourself do not become a troll monster, for when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you"

I've heard that before. I think there will be acts who have more appeal in both the East and West compared to others.

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WAIT U THINK IM TROLLING

No, not necessarily, but it is an often retreaded topic that the trolls like to bring up. So you could get associated with them.

I think topics like this need to be much more detailed and in-depth to spark actual discussion.

Just a caution not to end up looking like what you condemn.

If everyone says yes can we move on?

Yes, but no.

I am sorry but kpop was always westernized. It was literally made out of western trends.

Dont speak on Lisa like that

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It was made out of western trends I agree. But I don't think it was always this westernised.

Well your argument is English singles and performing on foreign tv shows. 2nd gen did that too. Not sure about 1st gen though.

All pop around the world is based off American pop.

Kpop was based off American boyband music of the 90s.

Nowadays, though, Kpop is pretty distinct to me compared to pop music in the US. I dont see the comparisons between acts like Lil Nas, Drake, Weeknd, Ariana, Taylor vs BTS, BP, and Twice, they're completely different sounds. And this is in addition to the very obvious differences in terms of language and synchronized dance/performative aspects of Kpop.

I do a bit but I think it's the way it's going considering how popular it is around the world. One of the reasons I liked K pop from the beginning was its unique sound and concept that I feel is being lost. Unless it's somebody I'm really interested in, I'm more or less a casual listener after ten years as a fan.

Yes, but kpop was always influenced by the west

No, bc i never saw a successful kpop group/act stop being 100% kpop and going to the west route..

I think kpop is losing it uniqueness and weird sound which was huge on 2nd gen, but all of this is happening bc the public is changing too.

Even less groups are becoming relevant with GP (not bc of the music, a lot of groups have top tier music but are unknown or "underappreciated" within s.k.) so companies and groups are going where the money is. And the money is on the global market and spreading even more.

The western sound shouldn't be the main culprit when the second biggest kpop GG in the west is literally Twice and they are famous since their early years with their "cute" sound.

I think we could say kpop is taking away their focus solely on Asia and trying to put all together and with a more "accepted" sound..

About schedules which you are obviously including Lisa. They (kpop in general) also are going where the demand is. They are moving like a international act/genre.

Anticipate The Feels for organic kpop song

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Controversial but very true, slowly losing what made it popular and unique

We can discuss unique, but popular?

That doesn't make sense, K-pop is more popular right now than it has ever been, and it keeps increasing.

It's hard to accept for a lot of users, but people like how K-pop sounds rn, numbers don't lie.

it's just a different era. Kpop has always been changing. Mid 00s retro was the trend, then came techno, then hiphop and now the trend is basic happy lovey dovey songs...

different strokes for different folks i guess

It's called globalisation. And also, if you think it's too westernised,

listen to Chinese, Thai, Viet or Mongolian music instead

music constantly evolves for better or worse pop, rock, and rap sound drastically different now than it did years ago

Absolutely. I need kpop to get back to their traditional Korean roots...The good old days of kpop when they didn't release pop music...Also are you calling someone a butt?...

I'm no butt, so I won't kill you

English songs have been done in Kpop for a long time