Sunday, March 12, 2017

Diversity in K-POP


We all know that music can also be considered as the universal language because it can overcome different cultural barriers. In KPOP industry there are many idols that came from different parts of the world like my favorite group, GOT7. Another group proved that even more named VARSITY; they debuted on January 3 this year with their debut song “U R MY ONLY ONE”

Photo from Varsity's Official Facebook Account

Photo from Varsity's Official Facebook Account
VARSITY consists of twelve members; seven Korean members and five Chinese members. Their group can communicate with their fans using different languages like Korean, English, Chines, Arabic, and French. The maknae of the group named Manny is from China and he is the first ever Muslim idol in KPOP Industry. Korean and their international fans were shocked when they revealed that during an interview in “Music Bank” During the interview, they were asked what they would eat for lunch and they suggest different kinds of food including meat, chicken and sea foods. One member said that they have one member that cannot eat pork and they revealed that Manny is a Muslim that is why he cannot eat pork.


Photo from Varsity's Official Facebook Account

When I read the news about this, I was shocked because I never thought that KPOP groups will have a Muslim member ever. Muslim fans also shared their thoughts saying that this news made them proud and it’s something beyond borders. For me it’s a very good thing because KPOP Industry helps the people from different countries and races to be connected. It gathers international fans that vary with their religion. I hope that this will continue in the future. J FIGHTING!

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