If you want to learn about Kpop, then get KPOP 101 to learn about korean pop. This is a fantastic guide for kpop fans written from a real kpop fan's perspective! What is Kpop and why is everyone talking about it? Get Kpop Explained and find out!
Korean pop music isn't just a fad. It is a whole world. Interested in this world but don't know how to navigate it? We can help!
We'll tell you the differences between Kpop fans and the rest of the music industry. You'll learn the basics of how the Kpop industry works and how it generates idols so often. We even give you a glossary of the lingo - both in English and Korean! After reading this book, you'll be able to fangirl out and fit in with the rest.
Some other topics covered in this book are:
- Read about everything you need to know in order to navigate the Kpop world.
- What does being a Kpop fan entail? Learn the difference between being a Kpop fan and a fan of other genres of music.
- Learn the basics of how the Kpop industry works. What is the process of becoming an idol?
- Find a glossary of fandom lingo to keep in your pocket (both English and Korean words!) Get comfortable and be able to use them in everyday fangirling.
- Get a basic introduction to the hottest groups. Read about their accomplishments and entertaining trivia. Be familiar with the trending topics before even getting into Kpop.
- Go in depth about topics even longtime Kpop fans don't really understand. What are "Kpop generations?" "What is the difference between daesang and bonsang?"
- Find introductions about the major highlights of Kpop as a whole. What are the festivals and events you can look forward to?
- Read about the TV shows you can watch for more entertainment. There are variety shows, reality shows, survival competitions and more. Add them to your "to watch list!"
- Get exposed to the more controversial side of Kpop. The things that most fans don't want to talk about or tell you about.
- Know where to find your fandom family and enjoy the Kpop experience!
- Kpop generations
- The difference between daesang and bonsang
- Festivals and events you can look forward to
- TV shows you can watch for more entertainment and Kpop
- The more controversial side of Kpop
- Most importantly - we'll let you know where to find your fandom family and where you can enjoy the Kpop experience!
About the Expert
Fefe is a writer and translator. But more importantly, she has been a Kpop fangirl for almost 10 years. Her biases are Suga from BTS and the entirety of Exo. She spends her free time crying over her bias's pictures and participating in all aspects of the fandom. As a trilingual (English, Chinese and Korean), she helps translate interviews, songs and videos for international fans.
Other than Kpop, Fefe is also a fan of Cpop singers such as Bii, Leehom Wang and G.E.M Tang. Her favorite authors are Vladimir Nabokov, Laini Taylor and Maggie Stiefvater.
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