Humanity - Silk Voices on a Silk Road - Fun with Korean Hallyu

Here are some reasons I admire Korean Pop Music with all respect to technical/digital requirements, other Asian popular music, and Western influences. I love unique Asian cultures and their arts and pray Asian popular art will always be their own and less Western in time. A respect to SM Entertainment and Lee So Man who seems to be the initial visionary.

• Discipline: Korean culture has respect for discipline, work ethic, and standards of perfection that show in their performances. I appreciate their males serving in the military; their work seems to be more focused and more disciplined which makes them all the more successful.
• traditional elements - costume, musical instruments, historical themes
• I hear Pansori vocal styles in some of their songs (Taeyang from Big Bang is my favorite)
• Vocals: The Korean language lends an anatomical exercise for the respiratory system, especially the vocal chords.
• Arrangements: The compositions seem to have a balance in melody, rhythm, and harmony, as well as incorporating traditional Korean elements such as unique singing style, instrumentation, as well as a long history of complex stories. Asian rhythms and scales actually make sense when I read the stories/lyrics. 
• Dance: The choreography is very well trained, prepared, and seasoned. Performers are already professionals when they begin their career after years preparing through formal performing arts education. Commonly performers begin in middle school to train for performing arts.
• Relative: I find my own taste of classical dance forms, traditional elements in set designs, even stories I can relate. I especially like the set designs, makeup, and costumes ranging from fine business suits to casual that is modest, and the very dramatic. 
• Modesty: One reason I shy from female entertainers (globally) is the immodest dress and behavior. Nothing makes a female more beautiful than a refined, modest character and dress.
• Male Vocals: I have always been a fan of the male singers/dancers since birth; male Gospel quartets, acapella groups, male counter classical singers. Male voices have a particular balance in color and texture. 
• Asian Traditional Themes: I have always dreamt of learning Asian musical forms and cultures in general. In God's time, the study privilege will be worth the wait. 
• Modest Lyrics: Modest lyrics with very familiar stories and experiences. Yes, I am very selective (my own choice to be 'too young') and find works that are modest than those with adult content. 

I say thank you to performers who have made my life so much fun through their culture such as:

• Topp Dogg, Arario, very hip hop using traditional props...very exciting
• Taeyong, Eyes, Nose, Lips, Ringa Linga, he makes me cry every time; stunning vocals
• Tiger JK/Yoonmirae, Bang Ditty, Bang, Bang, reminds me of India's Holi festival
• Tiger JK/Yoonmirae/Bizzy, Fly Like an Eagle
• Exo, Growl/Beauty and Beast performance at Moma 2013, was thrilling ballet, jazz, opera. Total package.
• NCT U, 7th Sense, totally every element making this a classic piece.
• Block B, Nilli Mambo, clever encouragement to excel
• Big Bang, Babe Babe, complete with hanboks
• Kim Hyun Joong and Jay Park, Unbreakable, featuring traditional drums, costume
• VIXX, Shangri-La

I've been watching Asian dramas via DramaFever and Viki for five years and still trying to pick up/learn languages. God help me improve and thank God for such privilege.

KAMSAHAMNIDA (감사합니다) 
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