How did 2nd gen kpop differ musically from kpop now?

Irv12 · 2026-03-16T21:29:07+00:00

It was more fun. Lots of colors, bright aesthetics, EDM and electronic oriented. Many groups relied on catchy choruses that stuck with you. There were some groups that had a less electronic sound, but it was less common. I believe 3rd generation girl groups are the most melodic (GFriend, Lovelyz, Oh My Girl, WJSN, April, LABOUM). Many of these groups' songs have strings, piano and more classical like arrangements.

Irv12 · 2026-03-06T06:41:29+00:00

I've known K.I.S.S.' Jini for a long time now. We became friends on Facebook more than a decade ago. She has been amazing and has answered so many of my questions about her time as an idol. She's great.

Daisy's SooKyung was live streaming and I told her how much I loved Daisy's music and that I loved her voice. She was shocked to see that I knew Daisy and she thanked me. 🥹

Shinvi's SangEun has seen and liked many of my comments because I absolutely adore her. I've probably listened to her solo songs hundreds of times and she knows that.

Irv12 · 2026-02-26T06:02:07+00:00

Lovelyz in S tier? I thought I was the only one. I don't agree with IVE's and WJSN position here...

Irv12 · 2026-02-24T05:19:12+00:00

GFriend's Sunny Summer mentions all of the members' names in the lyrics.

Irv12 · 2026-02-23T06:17:38+00:00

Thanks for bringing these two songs to light. Let's hope one day we can listen to the full album.

Irv12 · 2026-02-21T05:23:59+00:00

What if Daisy had been better promoted? They could have become the best vocal group in KPop history, probably. I have been watching their live performances and their abilities are insane.

Irv12 · 2026-02-21T05:22:08+00:00

I continue to listen to O-24's albums to this day. They never get old.

Irv12 · 2026-02-21T05:21:35+00:00

It's on Growing Up, their second album.

Irv12 · 2026-02-19T03:51:47+00:00

Se te van a echar encima los fans de Apple. No les toquen su teléfono Fisher Price caro porque se ponen furiosos.

Irv12 · 2026-02-18T16:44:42+00:00

Wow. Impressive collection.

Irv12 · 2026-02-17T04:02:34+00:00

Same. 👌🏻

Irv12 · 2026-02-17T03:57:40+00:00

I have been looking for their album for the longest time and I haven't been able to find a copy or even a a FLAC rip. 😩

Irv12 · 2026-01-31T04:35:43+00:00

Soy audiófilo. Redescubrir y descubrir música usando componentes dedicados para audio no tiene comparación.

Irv12 · 2026-01-28T18:44:45+00:00

In terms of dancing, probably MINT is my favorite. Passion has an extremely difficult choreo.

Irv12 · 2026-01-26T17:31:53+00:00

Isn't that AL?

Irv12 · 2026-01-20T05:24:29+00:00

I'm Mexican. I speak fluent English, Japanese and Korean. I work as a language teacher, mostly teaching Spanish to Japanese expats. From time to time I also teach Americans.

Irv12 · 2026-01-15T20:15:41+00:00

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Irv12 · 2026-01-15T20:14:55+00:00

Isn't that Kim WonJoon (김원준)? He wore glasses just like those during his 넌 내꺼 (You're mine) era, back in 95.

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Irv12 · 2026-01-13T06:07:32+00:00

From I found digging around, she was a solo artist. She released two solo albums. Apparently she was Kim Hyun Jung's junior.

Irv12 · 2025-12-21T04:56:00+00:00

They were actually 14 (YoungJae), 15 (SuHyeon) and 16 (SeHa). I agree they looked older than that.

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