It is not surprising that today when opening social networks, such as: Kpop; short names and apparently not as easy to pronounce as Jungkook, Taeyong or Hyunjin; or such strange expressions as Selca Day, Oppa and Fighting.
And it’s incredible how despite the cultural differences, the different languages and the geographical separation hallyu (translated as Korean Wave) had such a huge impact on the Western public, especially in Argentina, a country that is considered a big consumer of K-dramas, gastronomy, K-beauty, etc.
K-Pop is an element to highlight right now Its greatest representatives have begun to conquer the lists of the most famous songs like the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200, have broken records by artists of the caliber of The Beatles and even been nominated in the grammy.
Therefore, it is not surprising that streaming platforms are giving it space and have created their own hit lists, as is the case with Apple, whose top K-pop songs are available for at least 39 countries, including Argentina; That’s encouraging South Korea’s music industry Jump between oceans and disrupt other cultures.
1. For me today
Artist: Jin
2. Touch love
Artist: YOON MIRAE
3. Speak this conversation
Artist: TWICE
4. I will go to you like the first snow
Artist: AILEE
5. collapse
Artist: AILEE
6. SUGAR
Artist: JUNGWOO
7. NO LONGER SWEET
Artist: ILLIT
8. How crazy
Artist: Jimin
9. Like crazy (English version)
Artist: Jimin
10.Don’t leave me alone
Artist: sunho974
Some of the most popular artists from K-Pop visited Argentina and consolidated the genre’s presence in the country. Super Junior is one of the most famous groups that has held concerts at Luna Park during their “Super Show 5” tours in 2013 and “Super Show 7” in 2018, proving their great connection with the Argentine audience. Groups like 4MINUTESwhich was presented in 2015 at Luna Park during his Fan Bash tour in Latin America and FRIENDwho gave a concert on the same stage in 2014 as part of their “Bewitch” world tour.
Other groups that have left their mark in the country are GOT7 and MONSTA. GOT7 launched their “Eyes On You” tour in 2018, playing a show at the Direct TV Arena MONSTA X He made two visits, first to Luna Park in 2017 and then to Obras Stadium in 2018, cementing his popularity in the country.
The arrival of these artists fueled the rise of K-Pop in Argentinawhich is also reflected in the growth of its audience on digital platforms such as Spotify, where BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and other groups determine local preferences. This phenomenon has impacted youth culture beyond music, with active fan bases coming together to learn choreography and share Korean culture, proving consolidation K-Pop as a cultural phenomenon in Argentina.
K-pop dance tutorials have become an essential tool for anyone who wants to learn their favorite groups’ choreographies from scratch.
Platforms like YouTube offer complete and free courseswhere teachers like Xènia teach basic steps that serve as the basis for many popular choreographies.
For example in your video “How to Dance K-POP from Scratch”Xènia explains basic movements that help improve coordination and rhythm, ideal for practicing at home or with friends.
In addition to the basic steps, step-by-step instructions make it easier to understand complete choreographies of famous songs. These videos recommend keeping both in mind official dance practices such as fancams to capture details and expressions, as Kev Lehmann, content creator specializing in K-pop, advises:
“To learn choreography better, it is important to pay attention to the musicality and small details of the movements and not just the repetition of the steps.”
These tutorials not only teach movements, but also encourage discipline and passion for dance, allowing beginners to progress gradually.