These bands and filmmakers would have an artistic aesthetic that would span more than just an album, but can be seen across their entire careers. THIS is also a much better and smarter way to copy Western culture and music.much like the rock bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s or the auteur filmmakers of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. NCT 127 is hyper-progressive.choosing to forego the atypical Kpop aesthetic of “swag” vs “aegyo” and relying instead on artistic integrity. And the visual design of every single’s release is saturated with thematic colorings, creating eye candy that leans closer to art than “uwu”. The choreography is mesmerizing and memorable, but hard for fans to replicate themselves. The music of NCT 127 deconstructs the norms of pop music to create a sound that is both catchy yet alienating. Their biggest breakout hit “Cherry Bomb” wasn’t initially well-received by the general public.even if it gets rave critic reviews. Idols have done that for a long time, even if it wasn’t common practice.) Even as BTS creates newer music that redefines the Kpop genre.all of it is safely palatable for a wide-scope audience.īut not the music of our boys of NCT 127. (It’s not that they write their own music. Their sound is more Western influenced than other Kpop groups out there.but their main glory are the hidden theories in their concepts. But today’s pioneers are credited as BTS.not NCT 127.īTS does create great music. This was commonly done previously by acts like BIGBANG, who helped shaped Kpop we know today. This is what keeps NCT 127 one-step ahead of the trend.Īs awesome as this is to NCTzens, it makes them stand out like sore thumbs amongst the other Kpop groups in the industry. Songs break structure, use jarring instrumentals that can be unnerving, and push deep bass and beats that could pop eardrums. It has heavy Western influences, it mixes multiple genres in a single song.and NCT 127 music specifically was always hard-hitting using these techniques in an unnatural fashion. To NCTzens, this doesn’t seem like rocket science.īut the strictly sub-unit concept was paired with experimental music. This quickly divided the Kpop community’s opinions on NCT, leaving many traditional Kpop stans confused and struggling to grasp the purpose of the concept. But not like NCT’s sub-unit only structure. Sometimes to even fill a lull in activities to continue to generate fan interest if not all members would be available.the reasons being endless. Bands often used to use sub-units as extra promotions or to put more focus on certain members. It is strictly sub-units that serve specific purposes depending on the sub-unit and re-uses and shuffles around members.Īgain, a completely unheard of move in the Kpop community. As we NCTzens all know, with the exception of NCT 2018, there is no primary NCT group that promotes music. With the construction of NCT as a group since before debut, the sub-units were decided. This is NCT 127’s first strike towards being “singled-out” in the public eye. If trainees from other companies did receive “special treatment”, the typical method used would be a survival show that leads up to that band’s debut. Actually.you can take that idea even further back with the creation of SM Rookies, because it is not common place to provide the type of experience and promotional opportunities to trainees in most companies, even the other Big 3. Despite coming from SM Entertainment, little about the group fits the norms of SM. Since debut with NCT U’s “The 7th Sense”, the entire concept and dynamic of NCT as a whole has been progressive. So.isn’t that copying then?īut before I explain, I want to dive into more back explanation. NCT 127 talks about being “vibe killers” as a way of rejecting these standards and having faith in what they do despite unpopular opinions. We wear masks to “fit in” or disguise our true nature. On the surface.the message of “Simon Says” is to ignore the rules set by society and to be true to yourself. The important mention that makes this critic stand out is saying “autobiographical clapback”. NCT 127 Pay No Attention to Haters in Dramatic ‘Simon Says’ Video: Watchīy far of all the critic reviews of “Simon Says”, I think this nails it on the head. “The song leads off with sampling taken from Maori haka, serving as an introduction to the declarative nature of “Simon Says.” With sprightly bass beats driving much of the track, the members taunt haters with exaggerated verses and raps, effectively turning the new single into a seemingly autobiographical clapback at NCT 127’s naysayers who ‘think you know it all.’”
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