This essay must deal with the differences between the K-pop and Western music industries, with a strong focus on British music, and aims to prove that the influence of K-pop music is strongly rising in the West and how it impacts the global music market.
Content:
1. description of K-pop
– What is K-pop
– where did it originate
– what is the historical background of K-pop
– the economies of K-pop
– is K-pop becoming a soft power in South Korea? If yes, then how?
– fan loyalty – how is the Korean fan base different from the fan base in the West?
– how are the idols trained? + How does it differ from the West
2. description of Western Pop ( with a strong focus on the British music industry)
– similar points as in 1. must be discussed
3. Comparison between K-pop and Western Pop music industries
– how do they differ
– is Western music threatened by the rise of K-pop?
– give examples of K-pop music bands/artists and Birsith music bands/artists (in which way do they differ when it comes to creating music, interacting with fans, selling, and marketing their music)
– what are the pros and cons of K-pop and Western music industries?
4. What can we expect from the K-pop music industry in the future? (its global, political and economic impact)
Does K-pop threaten the Western music market?
What can the Western music market learn from K-pop?
Note: this is not a fixed structure of the essay but simply an idea of what the essay should include and discuss. Feel free to add other important points to the discussion.