U.S. debut, I think it's a head-on CL match (2NE1)
全米デビュー、CLの真っ向勝負に思う（２NE1）
CL praised as "the hottest pop star" on CBS talk show
Singer CL, a member of the girl group 2NE1, appeared on CBS's signature talk show.
CL appeared on CBS's famous late-night talk show 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' at 12:35 am on the 16th (Eastern standards), and she overwhelmed the American living room with an extraordinary performance. With this, CL successfully held her official debut ceremony in the United States.
The facilitator, famous British actor and comedian James Corden, told American viewers, "We will introduce the most successful artists in the music market in the future. The hottest pop star at the moment." He is one of us and an artist who has swept the music charts around the world,” he introduced CL.
CL, who appeared on the stage, said, "I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you."
After that, CL unveiled the stage of her first official single "Lifted" in the US released on the 19th of last month, and received enthusiastic cheers from the audience. CL, who stood on the stage in hot pants and fishnet tights, caught the eye with her groovy vocals and choreography that showed her perfect breathing with the dancers. In particular, James Corden also made a surprise appearance on stage and presented a short live with CL.
CL's "LIFTED" was ranked 17th on Billboard's "Social Chart 50", 12th on iTunes' "TOP 40 US Hip-Hop Chart", and Apple MUSIC's "Best of the Week". The Times, Entertainment Weekly, USA TODAY, and other leading foreign media outlets have paid attention to this meaningful start.
On the other hand, ``The Late Late Show'', which boasts a long history and tradition since its start in 1995, will be broadcast not only in the United States but also worldwide through CBS partner channels such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is very rare for a Korean artist to appear on the big three American broadcasting companies for the first time in a local official activity, and it is possible to get a glimpse of CL's potential and global influence. (From K-POP News)
CL's "LIFTED" is a dull song from an Asian point of view. It's obvious if you compare it with BLACKPINK's debut song. BLACK PINK is definitely getting hits in Asia. Both debut songs have over 30 million views, and (BOOMBAYAH) is approaching 40 million views. Let this number prove it.
BLACK PINK will already be welcomed by many fans wherever they go in Asia. K-pop heroines quickly took Asian countries by storm.
"It's nothing but a tremendous power of transmission."
Compared to BLACK PINK's music, the music sung by CL lacks sharpness and a sense of color, and it invites depression (it's more like labor than depression). CL herself manages to make her presence felt, but if she puts out more than that, her presence will become uncomfortable and she will lose her power (although it seems that she has already come to the fore in the guest image). CL must save cool in hip-hop. The music has such an impression. Because it's an American hip-hop style.
I don't think there are that many fans who welcome and accept this music among the user bases that support the markets of Japan, China, and South Korea, which are the major Asian music markets. Even 2NE1's most devoted fans are disappointed, right?
The three Asian countries do not have the same gap between rich and poor as the United States, and employment is relatively stable (probably). There may be fewer elderly people who incorporate music into their daily lives than in America. However, many young people and adolescents spend part of their pocket money on music while living a healthy working life. Even if it doesn't sound like it, he keeps the rhythm of his work in his body and draws in existing music. Apart from the mavericks who are immersed in music, there are many people who don't have much dissatisfaction or stress in their daily lives.
I feel there is a clear difference with America.
CL's "LIFTED" has been lacking in growth recently when looking at the number of views on YouTube. I believe that more than 80% of 2NE1 pens are in Asia, but it's safe to assume that they haven't seen repeats, so the number of views hasn't increased.
"Now then, what is the weakness of CL's singing of "LIFTED"?"
American hip-hop is the mainstream of anger and dissatisfaction from the bottom of society. In such a situation, K-POP fashion visual type CL jumped in and sang. Is it possible for Asians to enter a predominantly white country and sing fashion-visual music?
It must have been an adventure as there were parts where the threshold was high to jump in. I think that this music was born from a last-minute compromise, even though there were parts that I could not compromise on.
Up until now, both the American nation and music have been supported by the frontier spirit, and while this has been functioning, America has enjoyed music as well as a prosperous economy. America, which has led the world economy by accepting diverse workers with a frontier spirit, has produced a lot of attractive music. Beginning with country songs that supported the hearts of immigrants in the early days, rock, jazz, folk songs, etc. coexisted and crossed over repeatedly, creating diverse and attractive music. It is true that many of them had a dazzling light. Therefore, American music continued to shine as the mainstream of the world.
However, it has been a long time since the US economy began to show signs of decline. It is true that it still pulls the global economy, but it has already lost its overwhelming power of attraction. The background to this is the decline of the European economy, which has served as a partner for many years, and the economic map is being reshaped by the rise of Asian economies such as China and India, not to mention Japan.
There is no way that music, which is dependent on economic power, will not be affected by it.
Recently, I saw a music program called "Hit Chart Top 20" on cable TV. Surprisingly, most of the music that charted was hip-hop songs like CL's singing.
"I was satisfied with this program."
"I see... CL didn't go with 2NE1's style because they wanted to match the soil here."
★ CL's "LIFTED" was ranked 17th on the US Billboard's "Social Chart 50", 12th on iTunes' "TOP 40 US Hip-Hop Chart", and Apple MUSIC's "Best of the Week". The American Times, Entertainment Weekly, USA TODAY, and other major foreign media outlets have paid attention to this meaningful start.
None of them are outstanding, but depending on your point of view, you might be able to praise CL's head-to-head competition (including the circumstances that are unacceptable in Asia) by saying, "You're doing your best."
However, he also felt that American music had lost the momentum and brilliance it once had.
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Singer CL, a member of the girl group 2NE1, appeared on CBS's signature talk show.
CL appeared on CBS's famous late-night talk show 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' at 12:35 am on the 16th (Eastern standards), and she overwhelmed the American living room with an extraordinary performance. With this, CL successfully held her official debut ceremony in the United States.
The facilitator, famous British actor and comedian James Corden, told American viewers, "We will introduce the most successful artists in the music market in the future. The hottest pop star at the moment." He is one of us and an artist who has swept the music charts around the world,” he introduced CL.
CL, who appeared on the stage, said, "I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you."
After that, CL unveiled the stage of her first official single "Lifted" in the US released on the 19th of last month, and received enthusiastic cheers from the audience. CL, who stood on the stage in hot pants and fishnet tights, caught the eye with her groovy vocals and choreography that showed her perfect breathing with the dancers. In particular, James Corden also made a surprise appearance on stage and presented a short live with CL.
CL's "LIFTED" was ranked 17th on Billboard's "Social Chart 50", 12th on iTunes' "TOP 40 US Hip-Hop Chart", and Apple MUSIC's "Best of the Week". The Times, Entertainment Weekly, USA TODAY, and other leading foreign media outlets have paid attention to this meaningful start.
On the other hand, ``The Late Late Show'', which boasts a long history and tradition since its start in 1995, will be broadcast not only in the United States but also worldwide through CBS partner channels such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is very rare for a Korean artist to appear on the big three American broadcasting companies for the first time in a local official activity, and it is possible to get a glimpse of CL's potential and global influence. (From K-POP News)
CL's "LIFTED" is a dull song from an Asian point of view. It's obvious if you compare it with BLACKPINK's debut song. BLACK PINK is definitely getting hits in Asia. Both debut songs have over 30 million views, and (BOOMBAYAH) is approaching 40 million views. Let this number prove it.
BLACK PINK will already be welcomed by many fans wherever they go in Asia. K-pop heroines quickly took Asian countries by storm.
"It's nothing but a tremendous power of transmission."
Compared to BLACK PINK's music, the music sung by CL lacks sharpness and a sense of color, and it invites depression (it's more like labor than depression). CL herself manages to make her presence felt, but if she puts out more than that, her presence will become uncomfortable and she will lose her power (although it seems that she has already come to the fore in the guest image). CL must save cool in hip-hop. The music has such an impression. Because it's an American hip-hop style.
I don't think there are that many fans who welcome and accept this music among the user bases that support the markets of Japan, China, and South Korea, which are the major Asian music markets. Even 2NE1's most devoted fans are disappointed, right?
The three Asian countries do not have the same gap between rich and poor as the United States, and employment is relatively stable (probably). There may be fewer elderly people who incorporate music into their daily lives than in America. However, many young people and adolescents spend part of their pocket money on music while living a healthy working life. Even if it doesn't sound like it, he keeps the rhythm of his work in his body and draws in existing music. Apart from the mavericks who are immersed in music, there are many people who don't have much dissatisfaction or stress in their daily lives.
I feel there is a clear difference with America.
CL's "LIFTED" has been lacking in growth recently when looking at the number of views on YouTube. I believe that more than 80% of 2NE1 pens are in Asia, but it's safe to assume that they haven't seen repeats, so the number of views hasn't increased.
"Now then, what is the weakness of CL's singing of "LIFTED"?"
American hip-hop is the mainstream of anger and dissatisfaction from the bottom of society. In such a situation, K-POP fashion visual type CL jumped in and sang. Is it possible for Asians to enter a predominantly white country and sing fashion-visual music?
It must have been an adventure as there were parts where the threshold was high to jump in. I think that this music was born from a last-minute compromise, even though there were parts that I could not compromise on.
Up until now, both the American nation and music have been supported by the frontier spirit, and while this has been functioning, America has enjoyed music as well as a prosperous economy. America, which has led the world economy by accepting diverse workers with a frontier spirit, has produced a lot of attractive music. Beginning with country songs that supported the hearts of immigrants in the early days, rock, jazz, folk songs, etc. coexisted and crossed over repeatedly, creating diverse and attractive music. It is true that many of them had a dazzling light. Therefore, American music continued to shine as the mainstream of the world.
However, it has been a long time since the US economy began to show signs of decline. It is true that it still pulls the global economy, but it has already lost its overwhelming power of attraction. The background to this is the decline of the European economy, which has served as a partner for many years, and the economic map is being reshaped by the rise of Asian economies such as China and India, not to mention Japan.
There is no way that music, which is dependent on economic power, will not be affected by it.
Recently, I saw a music program called "Hit Chart Top 20" on cable TV. Surprisingly, most of the music that charted was hip-hop songs like CL's singing.
"I was satisfied with this program."
"I see... CL didn't go with 2NE1's style because they wanted to match the soil here."
★ CL's "LIFTED" was ranked 17th on the US Billboard's "Social Chart 50", 12th on iTunes' "TOP 40 US Hip-Hop Chart", and Apple MUSIC's "Best of the Week". The American Times, Entertainment Weekly, USA TODAY, and other major foreign media outlets have paid attention to this meaningful start.
None of them are outstanding, but depending on your point of view, you might be able to praise CL's head-to-head competition (including the circumstances that are unacceptable in Asia) by saying, "You're doing your best."
However, he also felt that American music had lost the momentum and brilliance it once had.
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