Impact of Pop Music on Teens
“You better run run run run run…”This is part of the lyrics from ‘Run Devil Run’ by popular Korean girl group- Girls’ Generation or So Nyuh Shi Dae (SNSD).
Korean pop, or Kpop, part of the Korean wave that has hit all over Asia, is getting highly popular with teens nowadays. From soothing love songs performed with powerful vocals or catchy dance songs with perfectly synchronised moves to match, Kpop has garnered many fans in the region. Even in shops, sometimes you do not hear English or Chinese pop songs being played. Instead, you hear the latest Kpop songs coming from the speakers. Among my friends, there are guys learning dance moves from SNSD, Super Junior, SHINee, 2NE1 or SS501 songs or I would hear some of them singing random lyrics from Kpop songs as well.
Many Korean artistes had undergone plastic surgery and were criticised as ‘plastic/fake’, but good looks are undeniably something that people pay attention to. However, I believe that what makes fans loyal is the effort that these artistes put into their performances. If not, why does Kpop still attract so many fans although we do not understand their language? Music is a universal language. Music is the language that connects people from all around the world. I know of friends who take up Korean language classes so as to understand what the lyrics are saying.
It is common to see teens going around with earphones over their ears, listening to pop music of course. Teens like to listen to music from different genres, depending on their mood. Music can also change the mood of the person listening to it. When we follow the lyrics or the tune, the images that the songs depict are conjured in our minds. We can be influenced by the mood of the songs and when we relate to the songs, it stirs our emotions as well. When emotionally unstable, one can play some soothing music to calm their minds and emotions. Many teenagers turn to music as a way to relieve the stress that they faced.
Pop music has many different impacts on teens. Teens might go and learn a new language just to understand the lyrics. They may spend hours learning and practising dance moves. It can also bring teenagers from all across the world with similar likings in pop music together not only bonding them together as loyal fans but also as friends sharing their thoughts and feelings with everything regarding their idols. Teens have also turned to music as a way to relax.
Next on the playlist: Snowy Wish - SNSD
