K-pop from other countries should take on their own personalities and Names. Singapore could be S-pop, Indonesia could be I-pop and Thailand could be T-pop. Sung in their own cultural languages, backed by top bands, expands cultural arts and Identities and could include percussion with local historical instruments.
Agree! For example, Indonesia has its own girl group named Noona, and other countries do as well. However, it sometimes feels like the term "girl group" has become exclusively associated with South Korea. While it's true that the K-pop industry has perfected and globalized the concept (and I think this is why people continue to trust South Korean agencies when they recruit talent from other countries), we have to acknowledge that long before K-pop girl groups existed, there were iconic Western groups like the Spice Girls, Little Mix, Destiny's Child, and others. The same goes for boy bands. Groups like NSYNC, A1, Westlife, and the Backstreet Boys were already hugely popular long before the K-pop wave adopted and redefined the format. Of course, they existed in a completely different era before social media dominated the industry (which makes a huge difference, honestly).
In my opinion, one of the main reasons K-pop agencies recruit SEAblings and members from other countries is to expand their global audience, particularly in Southeast Asia, and to strengthen their international communication and market reach. Let’s be real: the entertainment industry ultimately aims for global influence, often with Hollywood as the benchmark. And since Asia is still navigating that space, having international members can help attract broader audiences and increase global visibility.
K-pop from other countries should take on their own personalities and Names. Singapore could be S-pop, Indonesia could be I-pop and Thailand could be T-pop. Sung in their own cultural languages, backed by top bands, expands cultural arts and Identities and could include percussion with local historical instruments.
Agree! For example, Indonesia has its own girl group named Noona, and other countries do as well. However, it sometimes feels like the term "girl group" has become exclusively associated with South Korea. While it's true that the K-pop industry has perfected and globalized the concept (and I think this is why people continue to trust South Korean agencies when they recruit talent from other countries), we have to acknowledge that long before K-pop girl groups existed, there were iconic Western groups like the Spice Girls, Little Mix, Destiny's Child, and others. The same goes for boy bands. Groups like NSYNC, A1, Westlife, and the Backstreet Boys were already hugely popular long before the K-pop wave adopted and redefined the format. Of course, they existed in a completely different era before social media dominated the industry (which makes a huge difference, honestly).
In my opinion, one of the main reasons K-pop agencies recruit SEAblings and members from other countries is to expand their global audience, particularly in Southeast Asia, and to strengthen their international communication and market reach. Let’s be real: the entertainment industry ultimately aims for global influence, often with Hollywood as the benchmark. And since Asia is still navigating that space, having international members can help attract broader audiences and increase global visibility.