[Polyrhythm]

Originally Posted by blackmage

Why not and their popularity as more bands continue to follow in the footsteps of BoA and DBSK show that it is welcomed with open arms for the most part.

Because, they're all coming off the same way and pretty soon, the "openness" will be gone. The whole "wave," if you believe in it, is being self destructive by pushing so hard for Japan. Kpop is good at promoting itself, despite revenue issues and other problems we won't get into, and it has opened up opportunities for some artists to make it big in Japan. We have BoA, KARA, basically all the early entrants. Kpop was different and fresh. Its just not going to stay this way if Japan keeps getting bombarded with the same beats, the same concepts, w/e. It's going to get old eventually and probably errode the popularity and novelty Korean acts currently have in Japan.

Because of that, since KPOP is so different, fresh I think that is why it is really big and a lot of Korean groups are able to make the jump into the market there because my guess is that Japanese do want some variation or something fresh sounding.

If fresh and different is what Japan is looking for, Kpop would be flopping all over the place. Artists like BoA and KARA who are not of the one-image-one sound variety are rare. They actually bring something new to Japanese music. You talk about wanting more original, Japanese works from Kpop artists trying to break in. Well, their record labels don't have the same thing in mind. The plan is to make it big and make it quick. Milk Japan while the novelty is there. Kpop will not be popular forever and frankly, it's a waste of their time to build up an original, Japanese discography. The source material is already right in front of them, the songs that make kpop acts famous. Why spend all the time and money to create original songs, not knowing if a profit can be made? Not every act will become a Japanese hit, even if some have done it.

It is an opportunity to bring JPOP back to its top quality and sound with all these KPOP artists crossing over right? If the industry wants to see it in a good light, they can use it as inspiration or motivation.. to rise back. You can agree or disagree with me that's fine.

Jpop is pretty healthy as is. It's not #1 in the world but its not like Japanese music is dying. Why would they need Kpop to make it better. As you yourself have stated, they're two completely different things. The only thing it'll "inspire" is more backlash for Korean artists.

As far as the making money comments. So what? Have you ever thought that maybe these bands, the people in them really love what they do and want to perform more and if crossing over to Japan allows them to sing and dance more; maybe that is what they want as people too?

So Sure the money aspect will always be there, those advancements and opportunities. If you were in their shoes you wouldn't say no either! Lets be real about that. So don't hate. Everyone wants to make money no matter what your goals in life are and how they vary.

Not bashing on your opinion at all, but you are aware of how Korean singers are treated right? I doubt they're truly "loving what they do" or making very much money at that...when you consider their work hours that is.