Korean pop music began in the late 19th century with the introduction of Western songs translated into the Korean language. During the Japanese colonial period from 1910-1945, Koreans used changga music to express their national identity. After World War 2 and the Korean War, American culture like rock and roll became popular in South Korea through US troops stationed there. The 1990s saw the rise of idol groups after Seo Taiji and Boys pioneered a new style fusing foreign genres like rap and R&B with Korean pop. This launched the global spread of Korean popular culture known as the "Korean Wave" or Hallyu.

1. Korean Music
By: Jussel & Micaela

2. Beginnings of Korean Pop
Music
 Korean pop music has said to begin with the introduction
of 여국어 songs in 1885 by Henry Appenzeller, who was an
American missionary.
 Western instrumental music that is sung with 한국어 lyrics is
referred to as “찬까” (changga).

3. WELL-KNOWN EXAMPLE:
 Oh My Darling, Clementine was translated into 심
청가, which became a hit.

4. Beginnings of Korean Pop
Music
 In 1910-1945, 한국어 사람 relied on 찬까 to express
their feelings during the Japanese oppression.
WELL-KNOWN EXAMPLE:
 The Song of Hope, 희망가 rose to popularity
during this time.

5. Beginnings of Korean Pop
Music
 While under the 일본어 rule (1910-1945) the 일본어 had
taken their 찬까 and made their own collection of songs
and lyrics.
 Due to this rise in 일본어 power, the first 한국어 album to
be produced was made up of popular 일본어 music that
had been translated into 한국어.
 낙화유수 (The Fallen Blossoms on Running Water) was
supposedly the first pop song that was
written/composed entirely by 한국사람.

6. THE ALBUM:
 This Tumultuous Time: 팍채선 & 리류색 (1925)
 The Fallen Blossoms on Running Water, 낙화유수
sung by 리정석 (1929)
THE SONG:

7. Beginnings of Korean Pop
Music
 In mid-1920’s 트로트* became extremely popular in 한국.
 Trot Music (트로트) – mixed traditional 한국어 music with
미국 Gospel music. Made famous by Masao Koga, a 일본
어 composer.

8. Introduction of the Western
Style
 After the partition into North and South Korea, 미국 troops
were stationed in South Korea following the Korean War in
1950-1953. Because of their stay in the country, 미국
culture (including music) had become more popular.
Younger generations had begun to listen to more western
music.
 In 1956 a radio station called “The American Forces Korea
Network” began to broadcast Western music.
 한국어 music had started to morph and become modeled
more like 미국 music.
 한국어 singers started performing for the 미국 troops in
clubs and bars. Popular genres such as country, blues,
jazz, and rock&roll became more popular following the
production of vinyl records in the 1960’s.

9. 1960-1980
 In this year, many musical advances had begun
in South Korea. The first commercial radio stations
had helped spread popular music and 한국어
singers were able to perform in more places.
 South Korea became more aware of the wide
selection of music, including the rise of The
Beatles.
 The Beatles influenced rock bands to appear in
1962, this included Add4 who was said to be the
first rock band to form.
 Even 한국어 singers became popular worldwide.

10. POPULAR SINGERS:
 THE KIM SISTERS, YOON BOKHEE AND PATTI KIM
had performed overseas in Vietnam and 미국.
 The KIM SISTERS were the first to perform and
release an album in 미국.

11. 1970-1980
 Carefree music became a trend among
students, influenced by “hippies” from 미국 in the
‘70’s.
 한대소 became one of the most popular singers
in this time, his song Give Me Water was popular
among young people. During this time, DJ’s
became a hit with teenagers.
 Ballads became immensely
popular during the 1980’s.

12. THE SONG:
 Give Me Water, 물 좀 주소, 한대소.
 이문세 and 변진섭 became referred to as the
Prince of Ballads.
 You’re Too Far Away to Get Close To, 리광조
(1985)
THE ALBUM:

13. A NEW ERA:
 The 1990’s was a revolutionary time, this era was
the time 한국어 artists became heavily influenced
by the 미국 culture. They incorporated multiple
elements that included rap, rock and techno into
their own music.
 The first 한국 group of Seo Taiji & Boys changed
the face of Korean Pop Music.

14. Seo Taiji & Boys
 The first 한국 group of Seo Taiji & Boys changed
the face of Korean Pop Music. Debuting with
their song 난 알아요 (I Know). They became
insanely popular with their relatable lyrics of the
problem with 한국어 society and their hip hop
and R&B mix.
 They influenced a new wave of artists and
companies.

15. TALENT AGENCY
(COMPANY)
 SM 엔터테인먼트- South Korea's independent record label, talent agency,
producer, publisher of pop music. SM Entertainment in Korea was founded
by Lee Soo Man. Kim Young-min is the current CEO. SM Entertainment in
Korea are included in the three major music companies.
 YG 엔터테인먼트- the current record label and talent agency founded by
three in Seoul, South Korea-based.
 JYP 엔터테인먼트- Record label and talent agency founded by JY Park.
 DSP 엔터테인먼트- Lee Ho-founded in 1991 by the year in Seoul, South Korea
is an entertainment company based in South Korea.
 Cube 엔터테인먼트- Song Hong and Monica wins in 2006 by new record
label that was founded in South Korea.
 Starship 엔터테인먼트- is a South Korean record label. The founder is Kim Shi-
dae.
 TS 엔터테인먼트- is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency
founded in 2008 by Kim Tae-song.

16. THE RISE OF IDOLS & HALLYU
 Because of Seo Taiji & Boys, companies began to
structure groups that attracted the attention of a
new audience. The formation of idol bands or
simply idols, both male and female bands, had
began to shape 한국어 music.
 The word 할류 describes the 한국어 wave. Artists
and actors/actresses who are known overseas as
well as in 한국.

17. POPULAR IDOL GROUPS OF
THE ‘90’s:
 H.O.T – debuted in 1995
 Sechs Kies/6Kies – debuted in 1997
 Fin.K.L – debuted in 1998
 Baby V.O.X – debuted in 1997
 NRG – debuted in 1997
 Diva – debuted in 1997
 Shinhwa – debuted in 1998
 G.o.d – debuted in 1999

18. HALLYU STARS:
 Girls Generation/SNSD/소녀시대- debuted 2007
 PSY – debuted 1999
 Big Bang – debuted 2006
 Epik High – debuted 2001
 2NE1 – debuted 2009
 SHINEE – debuted 2008
 DBSK – debuted 2003
 Super Junior – debuted 2005
 2PM/2AM – debuted 2008
 SHINHWA– debuted 1998
 T-ARA – debuted 2009
 BOA - debuted 2000
 Infinite – debuted 2010

19. Citations
 "Hallyu, the Korean Wave." Korean Focus. N.p., n.d.
Web. 12 June 2014.
<http://www.koreanfocus.org/hallyu-korean-
wave/>.
 "Korean Popular Music." Wikipedia. Wikimedia
Foundation, n.d. Web. 12 June 2014.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-
pop#The_beginnings_of_Korean_popular_music>.
 "The Root of K-Pop: The Influences of Today's Biggest
Acts." Billboard. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 June 2014.
<http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-
town/5638224/the-root-of-k-pop-the-influences-of-
todays-biggest-acts>.