Reasons for mainstreamed sexy dance in Korean-female idol groups

Reasons for mainstreamed sexy dance in Korean-female idol groups
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Introduction
It is essential to note that Korean female idol groups have become common not only in Korea but in other parts of the world. Ideally, these dance groups have their unique characteristics such as their sexuality dance works and the dancers also wear sexy clothes which leaves them exposed. Based on the dance videos that have been watched in class, it is essential to examine these videos and conduct external analyzes to determine the trends observed in the Korean-female idol groups. There are different reasons why the Korean-female idol groups have become sexualized over time; one major cause is due to the twenty-first-century globalization and the emergence of different websites such as YouTube where these dances and videos can be shared. The literature examines how globalization has influenced Korean idol dance groups and evaluates the different factors that facilitated the sexualization of Korean-female idol dances, these include facilitating the aesthetic and attractiveness of the dances and the need to attract more audience.
The Korean Female Idol Groups
Music has always been taken in various ways. To entertain, and soothe. For the performers or artistes, it is their source of income. It is what makes a living for them. The Korean female idol groups have always attracted a lot of attention from both critics and supporters in equal measure. Some wonder why most of their fans are boys or men, others question the type or genre of their music, while others critique their style. Their dressing style, especially the stockings and the shorts has always been one that generates quite a lot of views. But at the end of the day, it all depends on what they deliver.
It is crucial comprehending that the Korean female idol groups have become a global phenomenon in the past few decades and this is facilitated by factors such as the high skills and experience portrayed by the dancers, the nicely choreographed moves and the use of addictive music. These groups were established in the early 1990s, they matured in throughout up to late 2000 and flourished after 2010. Usually, beauty is often ideal in the Korean culture and this has been greatly presented in the female idol groups. Throughout the development of the idol groups over the years, the groups have demonstrated the beauty norms in different ways. For example, in the 1990s, individual cuteness was among the female dancers was demonstrated by chubby faces. The idol groups, however, made changes to their clothes adopting more revealing clothes; during this period most videos were censored for sexual as well as explicit content and major cases of sexualization were reported mainly among the female idol groups.
Ideally, the earliest idol groups based their music styles and dances on the various genres such as disco and soul; besides, both male and female groups had their unique dancing and dressing code. The clothes worn by the early idol groups were generally decent and not revealing. It is, however, essential to note that the Korean idol groups were significantly influenced by western dance moves and music and this had a major implication on the songs, clothes, and dances developed by the Korean idol groups. As a result, the dancers and singers started combining fancy styles and exiting music.
Moreover, the development of technology in the music industry has also had a major impact on the Korean idol groups as electronic music such as techno has dominated the industry. Additionally, the current idol groups in Korea have also inherited other music elements from other different countries such as rap from American hip hop. These changes seen in the Korean idol groups are consistent with the effects of globalization on the culture of a country. Globalization has resulted in the adjustment and embracement of various new sets of beliefs and practices, which have had an overall effect of changing the perceptions of the society.[Kyong Yoon, 2018. "Global Imagination of K-Pop: Pop Music Fans’ Lived Experiences of Cultural Hybridity." Popular Music and Society 41 (4): 1-19.]
Since most teenagers and young people are exposed to the other new music genres from various other parts of the globe, the dancers are necessitated to change their practices so that they can meet the needs of many people not only in Korea but also in other parts of the world. The industry is very brutal and as it goes, if a business doesn’t adhere to change, then it will most likely be out of business within no time. The youthful generation will always have trends and fads that would define their respective preferences, something that the music group needs to learn in order to remain afloat and relevant to the masses.
The need to make the dance and songs more aesthetic and attractive to the audience has played a huge role in promoting sexualization. It is relatively easier to find videos of Korean idols particularly those of female groups in social media and other video sharing platforms. The ‘sexualization’ has been brought about by the perception of various people, especially the critics of their outfit and style. As initially mentioned, there is the general notion that ‘sex sells.’ For the group however, their outfit and the fact that they are all female will automatically illustrate this as well.
The popularity of the Korean idol groups has grown significantly since they have also gained a lot of attention from people across the globe. The songs produced by Korean female idol groups are not only catchy and addictive but they also exhibit strong visual and cinematography. The ability of an artistic work to be pleasing to both the eyes and mind is an essential bit in its ability to sell. Additionally, the songs also tend to sexualize and objectify women through both videos and lyrics. It is crucial to note that the Korean culture considers men to be superior to women; it is for this reason that male ...