Why do Kpop groups Record Japanese versions?

Japan is a potential market for Korean artists to get fame. Also, it is really close to their own country. Japanese like k-pop music and not all of them understand the lyrics. So, the Japanese versions of the songs help them connect to their idols and appreciate the beauty of the music more.

Why Kpop songs are translated in Japanese?

So, to wrap it all up: Kpop companies release Japanese versions of songs to appeal to Japanese fans and garner more loyalty, which equals more profit.

What does Japan debut mean in Kpop?

When idols and groups seek to extend their promotions outside of Korea, a number of “translations” occur. Most obvious is the linguistic translation between Korean and Japanese, in which Korean songs are released in Japanese. Recently, (G)I-DLE made their Japanese debut and performed a showcase in Tokyo.

Do Japanese BLACKPINK sing?

they sing in korean, english, and japanese. most of their songs they sing in korean which may have some english included in them. they also make japanese versions to their songs with english raps.

What is the BLACKPINK JP version?

Blackpink (stylized in all caps) is the first Japanese extended play by South Korean girl group Blackpink. The EP was released in Japan through YGEX on August 30, 2017, following digital pre-release on August 29. The six track EP consists of Japanese version of their previously released singles in Korean.

Why is Kpop so popular in Japan and China?

Japanese and Chinese audiences generally prefer to listen to music in their own language, and because Japan is literally the largest market for K-pop musical products (they buy more legal files and CDs than Korea), K-pop is economically incentivized to access that market.

Why do Japanese companies make K-pop idols?

They tend to make them because majority of their fans are living in japan. It’s also because the trading and marketing between the two countries are intense. The competition between k-pop and j-pop is also very high in demand. K-pop is a commercial product.

Why is Japanese music so popular in South Korea?

Japan is a great strategic place for Koreans to promote their music. The Japanese understand the concepts and structure of the industry much better than other countries like the United States, countries in Europe, Australia, India so on and so forth.

When did BTS start releasing songs in Japanese?

Pftt, BTS have been releasing songs in Japanese long ago. They released their first Japanese album ‘Wake Up’ in 2014, the year after they debuted. (correct me if im wrong) They learned Japanese since the beginning of their career, and they had not expect to be this popular till ARMYs asked them to make an English album so sudden.