In just a few years, Korean pop music (K-pop for short), with its upbeat-dance-friendly tunes, colourful fashion, dynamic dancing and a ridiculous amount of group members, has seen a great surge in popularity all over the Western world – not least in the UK.
Last night's 'MBC Korean Culture Festival' at the Indigo2 (smaller venue at O2) in London, which featured both traditional and modern Korean acts, saw no exception in the British fans' enthusiasm for everything Korean.
All eyes on the Koreans Photo: Me |
While the traditional cultural acts included performances with drums and traditional instruments, dancing and a fashion show of 'Hanbok', traditional Korean dress received loud cheers and woo's, it was obvious that the K-pop performance was the concert's main attraction.
Volume Up: Hyuna from 4Minute Photo:Mine |
Not deterred by the fact that the songs are entirely in Korean (except for the occasional oh yeah's and other nonsensical words) the fans sang heartedly - and loudly - along.
Contrasting the sensual performance by the five-member girl group, were the comedic duo Norazo - combining funny dancing with humorous singing about everything from Curry to Supermen (I could only assume).
EXO-K performing their title song 'MAMA' Photo: Mine |
The concert is the latest evidence that the British K-pop fans' are not to be underestimated.