Any Nell lovers here :D ?
They're unlike any other K-pop I've heard so far.

They released a new album 2 months ago

Nell - The Day After

Slip away (With subs)

The video feels awkward tho

I'm only awaiting for Epik High's comeback ^ ^

As an artist himself, yes JYP has his flaws. But as a producer, he is flawless. Respect for JYP comes from the fact that he not only runs the company, but produces and choreographs a great majority of his groups' songs. He is also the man behind Rain. YG needs to take some lessons from Park. YG even acknowledges his talent, collaborating with him for SE7EN's comeback.

SUPER SHOW 3 ~ SUPER JUNIOR LIVE IN JAPAN
YOKOHAMA ARENA
2011.2.18/19/20

Here are the photos courtesy of sup3rjunior.com

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rofl yes there are but its sounds like 'kpop' too~ i mean.. its so 'pop' not unlike japanese bands do.. and in ballads,, the voices are ok.. they have high notes too but its boooooooooooooooooring..............

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Yes, there is. CN Blue, TRAX (my favorite!!!), FT Island, etc.

Does S Korea have a band, you know bunch of people playing drum, guitar, bass and etc. Does S Korean people didn't get bored with all K-Pop dance group all this years.

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Very well said dude!! i agree, specially about their videos and choreography (they can really dance!). They really go out of their way to make one. Very creative and trendy. The quality of music for each song is also great.

I'm not really a fan, i tend to watch their videos because of the beautiful ladies, (love the butt dance by Kara and RunDevilRun by snsd ) (sorry about that) and here in the Philippines, these groups really skyrocketed when it comes to popularity.

However, 2NE1 rubs me off differently, love their style, they have some Punk elements in them that, for me, sets them apart from the other group.

[Interview] SHINee-EMI Japan PD Miyake


Akira Miyake


SM boy band SHINee

Korean Idol Groups Appeal with High Quality Music?

SHINee, an idol group to make an official debut in Japan in March, have chosen as their partner EMI Japan, a company known for producing Utada Hikaru called national singer of Japan. Miyake Akira, who discovered and promoted Utada, will also be the producer for SHINee. After attending SHINee?s solo concert, he said he?d like to promote SHINee as an all-Asian pop group.
- Why SHINee?
?I met them in Korea twice. They were fresh. I didn?t hesitate to make my decision to work with them. They are versatile, they can do diferent genres like ballad and dance, and each member has a different musical style. There are many groups with manly and strong images, but SHINee will appeal to the protective instinct of fans with their sensitive and cute images.?
- The main target?
?Beyond the existing fanbase of Korean Wave, women of 30~50s, young women of 10~20s are showing explosive responses to them. SHINee is a rare idol group with sustainable contents such as good singing ability, purity, and creativity. It is unusual to make a successful concert even before an official debut and to fill the two and half hour concert only with performances. ?
- What is the strength of Korean idols?
?Korean idols appeal with their music, not just with constructed talents. Their musical ability and quality is much better than that of Japanese idols, and Korea has a more advanced training system. They come into the market in a perfectly prepared state.?
- Your future plan?
Only the debut date has been confirmed. What is certain is that SHINee can?t be defined just as K-pop or J-pop, but will be Asian Pop, that is, A-pop. They will make a success in the Asian pop market after taking in new things from Japan after their debut.

Joongang Ilbo
Trans by jujugal

This is what I've learned since I jumped into the K-pop bandwagon:

1. There's a new group every five minutes (no limitations)
2. Every member of a group has to have a solo mini-album and then surprise us with an unfinished track to release as a single
3. Their choreography is so damn good and catchy (rest of world should take notes)
4. They stick to the concept of the songs/fashion/etc.
5. They make high expensive music videos and don't give a damn (there are some bits of controversy, but nothing major)
6. They're in-your-face and kicking ass!!!