Korean Pop Music through the years, starting from the first introduction of Korean melodies to Western style.

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>.