KPOP HISTORY in 20 mins REACTION 

I don't think people understand how big IU is in Korea. She's the only person that could make Koreans ranging from teens to elders go crazy . She also single handedly can compete with BTS on Korean charts. I once asked a few of my Korean friends and also my Korean teachers to pick between IU and BTS and they were super divided but lastly they went for IU. Literally couldn't stop mentioning, talking or praising her whenever K-pop is the topic 😂

you should watch Seo Taiji 25th anniversary, he litteraly "pass the baton" to BTS , they performed 8 songs together (BTS oT7 or in subunit). The whole concert is amazing !!

funny how Ailee wasn't even mentioned when she won all rookie of the year/new female artist awards on the year of her debut. Beating Psy's Gangnam style winning streak in MuBank in her rookie year(2012). Attended Grammy's a year after her debut (2013) and performed in the pre-grammy party. and let me add she's the only female soloist who won Best Vocal Performance award for 4 years in a row.

You should definitely watch collaboration of seo Taiji with BTS in his live concert where he feels so proud of bts .

I am 67 years old Korean. Before Seotaiji ,we listened Korean music and also all western music such as MJ, Beatles, Abba, ,Madona etc., so i think all kind of world music are saturated in nowadays' Kpop. Seotaiji's music came out, it wasn't same as those days' existing Kpop and also I felt it was different from Western music.So much sensational, I think Seotaiji gave inspirations to many musicians in Korea, catalysts to produce better music.It's just my opinion.

Seo Taiji is highly important to KPop. There is no KPop without him. BTS would not have existed. I hope you can react to Seo Taiji music one of these days. You could first try his "Feel The Soul" music video. And then maybe "Classroom Idea" with BTS from 2017 Time Traveler 25 concert. Anyway, will await your video tonight.

Ahh To learn more about Kpop as a whole and goes in depth I would recommend “You’re wrong about Kpop: a video essay” by bby gang!! His videos are always very informative and well researched. He goes in deep and gives you a new perspective!! He’s very underrated and I think you will enjoy his content!!!!!

2:50 I saw actor EXO's D.O. 😍😍😍

I’m a big fan of EXO but Bigbang is the group that you shouldn’t sleep on, they’re one of the best Kpop group that ever exist 🫶🏻 Btw also check out EXO THE ROAD OF A LEGEND 🔥

Lee Soo Man the man who created SM Entertainment really based it off Motown like the whole system the training and the songs.

BIGBANG is BIGBANG, it's amazing how a 2nd generation group continues to dominate music charts in 3 different generations, there one can see the impact of these Kpop Legends, The title of Kings of Kpop is very well deserved, And now they're even calling them Emperors of K-pop!

Gotta give it to EXO for opening up the third generation, so proud of our boys. It's necessary to know who started what and know the history better for everyone instead of focusing only on one group just cos they happen to know them. So glad you did this video. One particular group can never define K-pop ever. K-pop is a journey and growth.

That V bit.. "am I a joke to you?".. made me laugh so hard 😂😂

As a 43 years old Korean, below is the biggest name of K-pop idol that I think and the reason why: 1. Seotaiji: introduced hip-hop, hip-hop based dance and rap in early 1990's of Korea. YG was one of the members of Seotaiji group. 2. H.O.T: Most of K-pop idol culture was generated by H.O.T. ex) Large Group of boy or girl who all good at dance, huge fan base by crazy young children, idol training system and etc. SM became a major entertainment company by success of H.O.T. 3. BoA: the first K-pop artist who became a super star in foreign country (Japan) 4. Rain: the first K-pop artist who become a super star in general Asia (Japan, China, Hong-Kong, Taiwan and SE Asia). JYP became a big entertainment company by success of Rain. 5. TVXQ: SM's super success in global (but, disbanded early due to the dispute between the members and SM. if not disbanded that early, must have been super super global star.) 6. BIGBANG: Super global star, Start of YG's famous producer Teddy's success (but, they also caused sudden collapse of YG, because V.I., one of the BIGBANG's members, was related with drugs, sexual harrassment and other dirty stuffs and caused himself and people around him got into the jail) 7. 2NE1: Start of different syle of girl group (A.K.A girl crush) 8. Psy: Introduced K-pop to North America (before him, K-pop was popular mostly in Asian country) 9. Blackpink: Take K-pop to the level of entire world truly 10. BTS: Become regendary. No need to mention. Small company, BigHit(now, HIVE), came out of nowhere, suddenly became the biggest company in K-pop industry. I know there are many other big names such as EXO, SuperJunior, Kara, Shinee, Girls Generation, TWICE and etc,... but those are not compatible with the above in terms of influence into the K-pop history.

I was 20's when Seo Taiji appeared and I've been an eye witness those musical history from the beginning wow, it was a long journey, now I know Seo Taiji is not only the father of K-pop but the alpha and omega of K-pop.

Super junior, shinee and 2pm are the groups that got me into kpop and I am only 26 now they made my passion for kpop grow and I got into so many other groups after that like exo, infinite and still like groups we have today like Monsta x who I am seeing in concert in June 😁😁😁😁

Seo Taiji remain Legend in Korea..but in worldwide.. Bts..yeahh..true.. without Seo Taiji there's no Bts or K-pop nowadays..so shout out to SEO Taiji

BIGBANG is literally the GODFATHER of Kpop, they invented and introduced so many things like : idols self-producing (this totally changed the bad perception that Koreans had of idols), 2 tone rappers (one low and one high), mini-albums, lightsticks (fans used banners or balloons before), colorful hairstyles (there were only brown,white and black at that time), USB album, they were the 1st who wore sponsored high named brands, all 5 members had successful solo careers and more. If you want to get into kpop, BIGBANG is a must or else you can’t consider yourself knowing kpop.

Unfortunately, EXO never have the opportunity to promote to western, as their part of marketing strategy is only promote to SK, China, and Japan. They have fans from other countries (besides those 3) is only a bonus..

*SM and his groups are LEGENDS, his vocals, concepts, visuals...are SUPREMACY in the industry.*

I was very far from the Kpop world before BTS blew up. The only Kpop i ever heard of was PSY and EXO. They were the only two names I would ever hear from news/ ppl in my college. I was into Kdramas and EXO would be mentioned at least once in any show I would watch and it was like everywhere. Cut to 5 yrs later in 2019 & BTS is everywhere. And I am wondering wow. This is insane. Another massive band? How many Kpop acts are there? What a weird thought now that I know exo & BTS are just 2 out of hundreds and hundreds. It’s shocking how big K-pop is once you start deep diving into it. And how many more artist/groups have been around. I live at the fringes of this world so I don’t know in detail about it, but mind blowing how saturated the Kpop market is with talent & hard work. And good music.

엑소는 여기 한국에서 여전히 관련이 있고 어떤 일이 있어도 여전히 왕이다.

Shinee aka the princes of kpop is definitely a worth 2gen to react to after so many years they still going strong. Known for their killing vocals and their insane choreos and being the trendsetters till this day 💎💎💎💎💎

This is a good overview for Kpop. For BTS more in depth journey like their vlogs before debut and what happened to them, I highly recommend “Rise of Bangtan” You can release then weekly. I promise I’ll watch it ☺️

*GIRLS GENERATION PAVED THE WAY FOR KPOP GIRL GROUP, they had to fight their way amongst the kpop boy groups and SUCCEEDED, and lead kpop to what it is today. Their LEGACY lives on, even 15years after. Legends as always* ✨💫👑 *Please react to Jonathan Miller mini docu on Girls Generation and you’ll see why GG is irreplaceable.*

Seotaiji and boys was with that yg ceo before. But he passed the torch to bts and told them “it’s your generation now” he chose bts to remake his song and performed with bts during his 25th yr anniversary concert and not a group from his former group member yg ceo (idk his name sorry😅) anyway, Legends know who to support and seotaiji know he is correct with choosing bts. Legends supporting legends wbk 💅🏻

Rain is a living legend in K-pop and K-drama. He is a role model for many idols.

Suuuuper junior the legends of kpop and they still moving ✌🏻✌🏻❤️❤️❤️

I'm proud of EXO starting a whole new generation ♡♡

rise of bangtan only documentry to truely know whole story of bts. please consider to watch it once in a week. Its more than 20 episodes and still ongoing. Its fan made docu so you can safely react it on youtube.

4th gen started in 2018 with groups like Stray Kids, (G)I-dle, Ateez but some groups that debut in late 2017 are also considered 4th seeing as they are more active during 4th gen(ex. The Boyz)

Pls check on the Rise of Bangtan series, that is a good documentary.

Seo taiji before bts really hit off, appreciate their artistry and invited them to perform together in his concert and said he is passing his legacy to him and after that it is just history. Btw is someone acclaimed and known by all these legends and now they themselves have become the biggest act coming from Korea everrrrr. Even as an international army I am soo proud to be their Stan.

Whoever made this video was a bit biased towards the end since people including other K-pop groups had covered those topics in their music before BTS… And SM has done something similar to SuperM before with MaxStep

i am so proud with BTS..their hardships before they become worldwide idols😘😘😘😘😘😘..ive been armys since 2019 not so long but enough for me to know about them..💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Rain is Kpop idol’s idol.

Exo is not over !! They are still going!!

one thing they didn't said in the video was that SM brought 3 different things to kpop in one group: the first non-Korean idol, the first group with more than 6 people, and the first group to have a sub-unit. the group was super junior, which debuted in 2005 with 12 members (over time, more members were added to the group, giving a total of 15). one of the members is Chinese (with the addition of the other members, another Chinese and a Canadian joined the group), and the first kpop sub-unit was Super Junior - K.R.Y. (a ballad sub-unit)

bigbang真的影响我深渊 以至于就算对现在的韩国来说我最喜欢的还是bigbang 因为他们真的很值得

There is no other group than Bigbang that makes korean public to listen to their song when they release new song. Now Koreans see idol as mass produced performers, so they don’t know when there is new group. But Bigbang is still the one that everyone wants to listen to their music.

EXO is never off the chart.🙃🥰

Please react to BTS and Seo Taiji in concert. There are 7 performances you can react in a row because they are short. Please tell me if you need the links. 💜

And I recommend trying out as well. I swear, Korean dramas and films are think with plots and twist. That’s also their strong suit. You can place it on Patreon.

Loved this reaction. Seen a few and you always hit the mark. New sub looking forward to more 💜

BTS introduced me to kpop and IU made me stay in kpop. That girl is a literal queen

Boa’s one of the woman in girls on top too

Even though Kpop is a well-known export out of SK, it's still not what generates the most revenue for South Korea. That title still belongs to the big conglomerates such as Samsung, LG, Hyundai and Kia.

I highly recommend watching the documentary Rise of Bangtan, to find out how BTS started

in rise of bangtan chapter 1 it also explains it.. it also has interviews with Jenny, Lisa, Wei fróm crayon pop and other idols.. it also has clips of the actual training

that's why i love EXO they're legend

IU simply divine....no other soloist in Korea is able to do a 2-days sold-out concert at Olympic Stadium....her longevity and still chart domination after 15 years is unparalleled....not to mention that she won awards for her acting and songwriting throughout her career and still going strong......

Pls Reaction concert EXO - Peterpan, xoxo, lucky, 365.

I literally started my KPop world in late 2006. I started with Rain, Se7en and Boa. Love this music world. 💜💜💜💜💜

영상의 kpop은 idol 위주로만 나왔는데... 실제 락, 발라드, r&b, 소울, 크로스, 트로트 등... 장르 다 따지면, 훨씬 훌륭한 뮤지션과 싱어송라이터들도 많음! 예를 들어 포레스텔라, 소향, 빅마마, 박정현, 브라운아이즈, 윤도현, 서문탁, 등...

rain went to hollywood for ninja assassin and came back after it flopped. people still call him 'world star' till today as a joke lmao

5HINee is THE LEGEND TAEMIN is THE KING

19:19 speaking of mixed groups, you guys should react too KARD. This group has 4 members (2 men and 2 women). I recommend their songs: Dumb Litty, Bomb Bomb, Gunshot, Red Moon, Hola Hola, and many more. I also recommend watching some go their funny video compilation because they're one hilarious group of people, especially BM...(BM is Korean-American and was raised in LA). I would explain everything, but I would like to wait and spread the info out just in case I miss something or someone else knows a more than I do.

People say Bigbang started kpop forgetting the legends SEO TAIJI AND BOYS.

Reaction concert EXO - Peter pan, xoxo, lucky, 365.

Guys you are missing out Red Velvet, check them out pleasee

Exo paved the way for 3rd Gen. That's why people called them KINGS after Bigbang (2nd Generation Kings).

There is a very interesting and informative video on K-pop's path to popularity vs BTS's path to popularity and how they relate. It'll be nice if you could react to that as I think you're interested in these kind of discussion. It talks more widely about genres and how people have to come to differentiate between genres. Here is the link: BTS vs. K-POP: a video essay - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rBsZhHPA7t8.html

Can you guys please react to the Rise of Bagtan chapter 1? You guys will love it!

The fact that they skirted over T-ARA. 🤧 I think they were big enough to mention along with KARA and Wonder Girls at the very least. And they are definitely 2nd gen. Former T-ARA member Soyeon was meant to debut in Girl's Generation but she left SM right at the last minute.

SM is an amazing company that's why kpop is still around today thanks to the influence of SM entertainment too, the company always puts out amazing groups especially EXO They are kings ❤🐣

SUPER JUNIOR = THE LAST MAN STANDING !!! 🔥🔥💙💙💙💙

I don't understand why some fans insisted that their fav are the one who paved the way for kpop to be known worldwide when its clearly PSY name is on the chart first..... I know imma be getting mad for this but who ever came to me is triggered 🤣

Fun Fact) In Korea, k-pop idol industry has been their own league, even BTS. so, many people have not interested in idol music unlikely back in the day. EXCEPT BIGBANG. ++ I'm south korean.

I am a 48 year old Korean who has been with Seo Taiji since his appearance in 1992. After that, I witnessed the change of k-pop for 30 years. To tell you now, Seo Taiji is the most important person when talking about modern K-pop. and without him, there might not be current K-pop. Seo Taiji made the big bang of modern k-pop. Seo Taiji was not an idol(self producing musician), but he was the role model of all 1st generation Korean idols that started with SM Lee Soo-man. There is a saying in Korea. "The history of Korean pop music is divided before and after Seo Taiji"

I really like how in depth it gets into the first 2 generations. I just wish it didn't skim over the 3rd so fast. Especially the Girl group trinity. Felt really rushed.

yg the ceo of blackpink and bigbang is memeber of seo taiji and boys

Not trying to discredit Big Bang, but Super Junior was bigger in Korea as a 2nd gen boyband. Guess what's the result when you search for King of Hallyu Wave? It's #SuperJunior ! 1) SJ had more award nominations and wins vs BB, and 2) SJ had the most albums sold in Korea for years before EXO took over. 3) SJ was also big in China way before EXO, being the 4th foreigner in history to have their faces on China stamps. 4) Their song 'Sorry Sorry' was such a hit that every Korean knows how to dance that song, even Philippines inmates had a dance performance with 'Sorry Sorry' for visiting day! 5) And many more achievements but I'm not listing here since I doubt there'll be anyone reading anyway lol.... Yet this 20-min kpop history class only mentioned Super Junior and Sorry Sorry for 2 seconds and it's done?! Seriously?!

Thanks guys,..for your reaction. 💜🙏

You certainly have to check about Rain...even now he is such a great dancer!he makes youtube videos and sometimes he meets new k-pop groups and he dances with them...he takes a lot of attention about is health,his body...he is over 40 but quite healthy..hahahaha

For a mixed group, you guys should definitely check out KARD

First time I heard a TVXQ was from fast in the furious Tokyo drift movie with song Rising Sun.

So glad y'all checked this out! If you want to know more about the Kpop industry and how brutal it is, I suggest watching, "Exposing the Dark Side of Kpop..." by Project Nightfall. There are also more dark sides of Kpop vids if anyone else wants to recommend those.

I haven't been able to watch barely any history of kpop the only thing I seen was rise of bangtan and is bts kpop or boyband I believe that's title so this first time watching these but I want to watch more I feel guilty not during deeper dive so i hope not late to learn

waiting for my bangtan boys💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Bigbang = quality

Mmmmm my fav trio reactors is finally here✨✨

Rain, Crush, Fx, Mamamoo, Girls Generation the choice is endless, have Fun 💜

Im here to comment that yall look so cuddly😆

I want to say that BIGBANG and EXO are made by K-Pop, and for your information, EXO has proven their strength all over the world without "global promotion from the company" and BIGBANG are the ones who paved the way for all the teams, even though they disappeared for 5 years without returning, they were at the top of the charts! , a great group. As for EXO, they did the same. Their activities were suspended due to the recruitment of members. They were serving in the army. However, their fame did not end, and they proved to us that their first positions are always stable. Now they are back solo. EXO and BIGBANG, the best international group, is over.

please react to how bts paved the way by bbygangmag and bts : more than kpop by bbygangmag

You should react to Seo Taiji 25th anniversary concert. Bts were there and they perform together

shinhwa legend

bigbang make upgrade in kpop.. i think they one of reason why kpop so big now..

Rain, if you are looking for a song by Rain to review, try Magnetic with Jackson Wang. So very good.

thank you guys for video, and i'd like to recommend you some '80s legendary k-pop singers(left out in the video), below 1. [고화질] 김완선 KIMWANSUN 팩스뮤지카 - 리듬속의 그 춤을 2.[1988] 박남정 - 널 그리며 3.[1988] 30년의 역사를 도도하게 관통하는 명곡 응원가 무한궤도 - 그대에게

Bigbang is the kings of kpop

You can check out IU and Suga’s collaboration. Its a very good one. Being a kpop idol has its low as some took their own life and IU and Suga’s song is about them.

I am proud of exo! Love you boys💜

I'm always so proud of my Bangtan boys💜💜💜They'll always be my no.1 until i die😇💜💜💜💜

There are RU-vid documentary series about history of Kpop much better and the artists themselves are in the video

2nd gen of kpop, EXO and whole SM for me *fullstop*

If you want to react to different and diverse kpop I recommend: -WINNER (HOLD, I LOVE U, ISLAND); -THE ROSE (SORRY, BABY) they’re a k-band ; -SPICA (YOU DONKT LOVE ME, TONIGHT); -AKMU (HEY KID CLOSE YOUR EYES, MELTED) they’re a brother-sister group; T-ARA (SUGAR FREE, ROLY POLY, DAY BY DAY which mv is 15min long and like a mini movie); -BOL4 (SOME, TRAVEL); -YOOA (BON VOYAGE) she’s from a girl group called OH MY GIRL ; -ZION.T (EAT, NO MAKE UP, YANGHWA BRDG) soul and R&B ; -ZICO (ANYSONG, BOYS AND GIRLS, BERMUDA TRIANGLE) he’s from a kpop group called BLOCK B but he’s also recognized in the khiphop industry; -TREASURE (JIKJIN, I LOVE YOU, DARARI, MMM) they’re SO good; -BROWN EYED GIRLS (KILL BILL, ABRACADABRA) a must know 2nd gen girl group; -PARK HYO SHIN (HOME, BREATH, WILDFLOWER) he’s one of 3 godly voices recognized by S.Korea; -NELL (VAIN HOPE, TIME WALKING ON MEMORY, WHITE NIGHT) one of the greatest bands in kpop; -KARD (GUNSHOT, YOU IN ME, OH NANA) is a mixed group with 2 males and 2 females; -2NE1 (I LOVE YOU, COME BACK HOME, UGLY, GO AWAY, LONELY); -BIGBANG (STILL LIFE, BANG BANG BANG, BLUE); -AILEE (HEAVEN, DON’T TEACH ME) female soloist; -YOON MIRAE (BLACK HAPPINESS,KAWIBAWIBO) she’s the hip hop queen; -SECHSKIES (COUPLE, ROAD FIGHTER) they’re 1st gen idols still active now under YG; -B.I. (BT BT, ILLA ILLA); -CRUSH (FALL) R&B artist; -DEAN (INSTAGRAM, HALF MOON)

love the OU hatttt

Lee soo man is always next level and prepars new things that no one have seen before . He also made Universe and storyline for all SM artists . All the groups have they own storyline but they are connected to each other and create SM Culture Universe . He has been thinking for this project for about 30 years !!

Whoever made this video was a bit bias. I'm a kpop fan since 2007 and kid you not it's surprising to see how kpop grew this far and bigger