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Let's go with "Mr. Taxi" "Girls' Generation") December 2011

2022-11-01 21:38:17

Let's go with "Mr. Taxi" "Girls' Generation") December 2011

「Ｍｒ・Ｔａｘｉ」で行こう「少女時代」）2011年12月

2NE1 Ranks 6th Pop Album of the Year by US Magazine

2NE1 is attracting attention as it ranks 6th in the "2011 Best Pop Album" selected by an American music magazine.
2NE1's second mini-album ranked 6th and Girls' Generation's album 'Girls' Generation' ranked 18th in 'SPIN's 20 Best Pop Albums of 2011' released by the famous US music magazine 'SPIN' on the 22nd. ranked respectively. In particular, the magazine described 2NE1 as K-pop's TLC, saying, "It's an album that mixes electronic, hip-hop, and pop-rock, and Korean rapper Teddy participated in the production." In addition, 2NE1's 6th place is attracting more attention as it is a ranking that beats out notable pop stars such as Coldplay and Kelly Clarkson.
On the other hand, HyunA's "Bubble Pop" ranked ninth on the "Best Songs of 2011" chart selected by the same magazine.
(From K-POP News)

This year's review of the music scene, which takes place not only in Japan, but also anywhere in the world, has been done by an American music magazine. As a result, 2NE1's second mini-album was ranked 6th, and Girls' Generation's album 'Girls' Generation' was ranked 18th. Since it was done by an American magazine, the impact of the results would be tremendous.
"But it's strange." In my opinion, the order is the opposite. "Girls' Generation" was overwhelmingly popular in Japan and seems to be still selling well, but I can't remember if 2NE1's 2nd mini-album was even released in Japan. I wonder if it was?). However, I saw in the entertainment news that their performance at Yokohama Arena was a great success. Their performances were extremely popular, and some fans even appeared to imitate their respective look styles. However, after a while, the topic seems to have disappeared without a trace. It's true that they have enthusiastic fans, but when they disappear from Japan, it seems that the fans have suddenly disappeared. Is it just a phenomenon that TV doesn't pick up?
When I explored through K-pop flash mobs, which have become a hot topic in the world, both groups are prominent among girl groups, but I have the impression that 2NE1's music is played more often in white countries. be.
"But it's different in Japan." Girls' Generation's music is often played on the radio, and there are people who use it as a ringtone on their mobile phones.
"The reason is clear." This is because the musical style that "Girls' Generation" is based on is clearly Asian (although The Boys is different). "Genie," "Gee," "Hoot," and "Mr.Taxi" are known all over the world, but it can be said that they are Asian pop music that digests the incoming Western music and arranges it in their own country. It is clear that the dance also incorporates Asian gestures (similar to women in Japan, China, South Korea, etc.). When I see people of European or black descent dancing, I feel a little out of place and it makes me feel strange.
However, 2NE1's music performance does not give an Asian impression. To put it bluntly, it sounds stateless. Then we can look to America, the crucible of all the races of the world, as a model for that. It doesn't seem strange that Lady Gaga is doing their performance. In fact, their music is welcomed by young people in Europe and the United States.
The same can be said for 2NE1's HyunA from 4minute. HyunA's "Bubble Pop" has even created a bit of a boom in Europe and America, but Japan is just watching this. I don't feel like I'm welcomed as a dance or a music. However, while their 4minute song was no good in Japan, it has become a news item in Europe as music that represents K-POP and is gaining quite a bit of popularity.
It is no surprise that HyunA's "Bubble Pop" was ranked ninth on the "Best Songs of 2011" chart by the same American magazine.
However, I feel that their music is imported from the United States and brought back to the United States with the same flavor, singing and dancing.
Therefore, it is easy to become popular, but it is undeniable that it will quickly become boring.

From this point of view, Asian music represented by Girls' Generation has no choice but to slowly permeate countries outside of Asia. But it has its own charm. Once penetration begins, this will surely take root.
Therefore, I think that "Girls' Generation" doesn't have to force themselves to work on songs like "The Boys" (in a sense, it can be taken as pandering or compromise). Don't overdo anything and just go at your own pace with "Gee," "Genie," "Bad Girl," and "Mr. Taxi."