A Research Paper Presented to Prof. Pangan Rizal Technological University
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements In English 2
Lipalam, Mikielyn G.
March 29, 2012
Topic outline REASON FOR K POP POPULARITY AMONG FILIPINO TEENAGERS
Thesis: K pop truly captured the hearts of Filipinos, that’s why once you are k pop, you’ve never stop.
I. Introduction
A. K pop or Korean pop music convention
B. Koreans culture
1. People (Koreans)
2. Foods
3. Korean language
C. Culture Invasion
II. Popularity of Korea
A. K pop music
1. Influences from hip hop and R&B
2. Fun dance moves
3. Theme song from “telenovelas”
B. K pop artist
1. Various talents
2. Physical appearance as well as their nice hearts.
3. Idolization of fans
a. Loyal fans
b. Diehard fans
III. Music, videos and artist in a particular Korean groups.
A. Popular boy groups and artist
1. Super junior
2. Ukiss
3. Ze:a
B. Popular girl groups and artist
1. Wonder girls
2. 2ne1
3. Girls generation
IV. Conclusion
Most Filipino teenagers love k pop because of Korean nice culture at the same time their nice sound of music, this positive influence of k pop to most Filipinos is the reason why they can’t stop love Koreans.
REASON FOR K POP POPULARITY AMONG FILIPINO TEENAGERS
The Korean popular music, or the Korean pop or simply k pop is a musical genre consisting of electronic hip hop, pop rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea. Huyhn (2011) defined k pop as for Korean pop music that covers a wide variety of contemporary music including pop, hip hop, and R&B, dance-pop. Bubblegum pop, house, electro pop, and techno. Due to the big wave of success, k pop became so popular not only in South Korea but also to other parts of the world especially here in the Philippines. Numerous k pop groups like shinee, 4 minute, ft islands, super
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