Why do Kpop groups make 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.

Do kpop stars speak Japanese?

It is not unusual to see K-Pop idols taking Japanese lessons since their career often requires them to tour and give concerts in Japan where the popularity of K-Pop is always thriving. So naturally, the majority of K-Pop idols know how to speak the language to some degree, with some being quite fluent as well.

Can Blackpink speak Japanese?

Apart from fluently speaking Thai and English, Lisa has learned to speak Korean since 2011, later also picking up on Japanese, and basic Chinese. Well Lisa can speak 4 languages, Thai, English, Korean, and Japanese. Jisoo can speak Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.

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 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.

Why can’t I pronounce the [l] sound in Japanese?

The lack of phones in your native phonetic inventory is the reason for most pronunciation difficulties. When trying to explain the [l] sound to native Japanese speakers, I usually tell them that it’s like an [n] sound, except you should point your tongue a bit to allow air to escape on both sides of it.

Why do K-pop idols make anime in Japan?

It’s simple really. They make them because Japan is one of their home-bases of A.R.M.Y. 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.