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AOA sends a thank you message "I love you" at 10:04 on the 1004th day since their debut
Korean girl group AOA sent a thank you message to their fans on the 1004th day since their debut.
AOA posted a message and photo commemorating their 1004th day since their debut on their official Twitter at 10:04 pm on the 9th.
"This is Jimin! To all our cute and stylish Elvises, today is the 1004th day since we, AOA, became angels. Kukukuku. Thank you for spending time with us until now! And please spend many more days together in the future. I love you!" she said in a cute message.
In the photo that was shown at the same time, all the members were smiling and making feather gestures.
The phrase "1004 days of angels" that was said in the photo at 10:04 added even more meaning.
AOA, a group under FNC Entertainment, appeared on stage with FTISLAND, CNBLUE, and others at the 2015 FNC KINGDOM in Seoul, held on the 2nd and 3rd, and sang hits such as "Miniskirt," "Short Hair," "Get Out," and "Like a Cat."
(From K-POP News)
As K-POP (especially group sounds) spreads its reach to the world, it seems to be moving at a rapid pace.
It is hard not to feel that two years is one year, and one week is three days, compared to K-POP (group sounds).
AOA, who debuted three years ago, could not shake the impression of just debuting until recently.
Even if they have two or three hits in a row, if those hits do not spread to Japan and other foreign countries and the trend continues, it feels like their popularity is just simmering in Korea.
In other words, they look just like singers of other genres who work at their own pace.
That is simply the same as before, and each day goes on as usual.
Group sounds, with its fierce competition and the rush of debuts, cannot survive like that.
If they cannot simultaneously secure popularity overseas, they will soon disappear.
You could say that K-pop groups are burdened with this fateful role from the moment they debut.
Instead, groups that have a hit in Korea, keep their YouTube access high, and become noticeably popular overseas will become like a two-stage rocket that will soar high.
They will quickly become known to K-pop fans (a large fandom that accepts K-pop dance music) all over the world, and will rise up a waterfall like a dragon.
Awaiting them at the end is the stage of a world star.
It's not the wind pressure or sweat you feel when riding a road bike, but the power and sense of speed that move forward is the fundamental appeal and the best part of dance music, which is not just about standing and singing.
That is why K-pop dance has captivated the hearts of so many people.
You can understand it not only by watching and listening, but also by standing on the stage yourself. The charm of K-pop flows from the feet to the heart.
It captures the hearts of K-pop fans and young people who aspire to be K-pop fans.
Young people want to become superheroes (heroines) in a short period of time, and fans also long for such heroes and hope to dream of them as heroes.
At an event somewhere in Korea, an MC made a sarcastic remark about JYJ's Junsu.
But it had the opposite effect.
The world is increasingly fascinated by K-pop. So much so that this path has become the elite course for music heroes...
You could say that the music of K-pop groups is carrying such expectations.
K-pop girls EXID, who have captured the hearts of K-pop fans not only in Korea but also around the world with just one clean hit song, are like Cinderella.
Three years after their debut, both KARA and Girls' Generation were about to start full-scale activities in Japan.
Looking back, KARA's time in the background wasn't that long.
Three years after their debut, we may be approaching an era when it would not be surprising if girl groups passed through Japan and headed for America.
AOA, who managed to break out of the rookie fray and secure a stable position in Korea, should start focusing on activities in Japan and abroad.
There are many groups that came later and are building up momentum.
If they miss this opportunity, they may be overtaken by younger groups.
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