You know what??? You’re right??? We’re arguing over the wrong term because PinkPantheress isn’t even uk garage, SHE IS HYPERPOP
Omg I know this is over a year old atp, but you absolutely have no idea what you're talking about. Did you miss the part on the wikipedia screenshot where she is labeled DnB and Jungle, two genres linked to Garage bc they all utilize break beats and 2 steps. PP has never referenced Grimes or alluded to her being an influence, but she has talked about her very UK influences, and has worked with other house and dance musicians.
This isn't specific to what you said, I'm just further adding to the thread, but absolutely ZERO Kpop is made in a vacuum. All of it can be traced back to American R&B and specifically Black American artists, but everyone knows this. Even PP's music can be traced back to Black American house music, so truly arguments like this about who influenced who become repetitive and redundant. However it is undeniable that because a lot of Korean record companies chase trends, they can accidentally step on more authentic artists toes. PP didn't invent garage or DnB, but NewJeans sound and aesthetic is clearly chasing the trend made popular by her and artists such as Piri and Tommy. This was obvious when NJ debuted in 2022, and this past year when hella Kpop artists started making afro beats songs, chasing the popularity of Tyla's "Water". She didn't start the genre, but her popularity got attention from producers, clearly.
