Is KPOP still popular? (2024)

I feel like KPOP from 2016 to 2020 was when it was at its height of popularity. Is it still popular in the US?

Blackpink were invited to a state banquet hosted by King Charles so maybe KPOP is still popular?

For me, yes

TWEET TOMLIN said:

It peaked last year.

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Oh wow thats interesting. Why?

Rogue1980 said:

The popularity in Korean entertainment in general has slowed down but still popular. I've noticed many people don't talk about Kdramas anymore they way they did a couple of years ago which is interesting considering Netflix has set aside one billion in funding for Korean entertainment investment.

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As someone who used to watch it-- Kdramas have changed a lot, they're not nearly as good as they were. Idk about Kpop but it's probably the same. Kdramas are trying to copy Western entertainment which is a big no.

Now instead of good shows that have longevity you have stuff like Squid Game, which was super popular but is not getting talked about now and I'm sure it doesn't have any re-watch value either like other Korean shows. It's a shame but whatever. I've been exploring Japanese shows instead, even C-dramas (chinese dramas) are entertaining especially the historical ones.

Yuzu said:

As someone who used to watch it-- Kdramas have changed a lot, they're not nearly as good as they were. Idk about Kpop but it's probably the same. Kdramas are trying to copy Western entertainment which is a big no.

Now instead of good shows that have longevity you have stuff like Squid Game, which was super popular but is not getting talked about now and I'm sure it doesn't have any re-watch value either like other Korean shows. It's a shame but whatever. I've been exploring Japanese shows instead, even C-dramas (chinese dramas) are entertaining especially the historical ones.

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In hindsight, Netflix expanding their entertainment to where half their original content is Kdramas wasn't a great move. These entertainment companies are either producing the same concept over and over or they're more mid or lackluster shows the gem. I will say that Hulu have some good kdramas but they aren't promoted.

blackice82 said:

As far as in the U.S. Kpop is still very niche but has a big following. I will say it has gown in popularity. Meaning folks know of Kpop and definitely know the bigger groups like BTS but outside of them and maybe Blackpink the other groups aren't as known by casual music listeners.

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Is it bigger in Europe?

Kitty12 said:

Is it bigger in Europe?

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I'm honestly not sure since I'm American. I know it's popular in Latin America.

It is dead in America, thank god!

They are a creepy, soulless plastic-looking ripoffs of Black Americans. Koop was trash and racist.

Yuzu said:

As someone who used to watch it-- Kdramas have changed a lot, they're not nearly as good as they were. Idk about Kpop but it's probably the same. Kdramas are trying to copy Western entertainment which is a big no.

Now instead of good shows that have longevity you have stuff like Squid Game, which was super popular but is not getting talked about now and I'm sure it doesn't have any re-watch value either like other Korean shows. It's a shame but whatever. I've been exploring Japanese shows instead, even C-dramas (chinese dramas) are entertaining especially the historical ones.

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People always sh*t on Squid Game. It definitely is still popular. Way more popular than any kdrama ever.

Kitty12 said:

Is it bigger in Europe?

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Yes it’s big in Europe, a lot of the Kpop groups have concerts in Europe especially last year.

My friend takes me to these K. pop club nights where they just have DJ that play K. pop all night every time we go that club is packed.

I know people going to multiple concerts this month. These concerts get sold out and people are staying up like all night to get tickets it's still very much crazy. It's just not your demographic.

Kdramas fell off once they started having seasons (thanks Netflix, you f*ckers).

kpop is dead except for new jeans and ive (rip LSF)