Honestly, the first time I was introduced to Kpop I balked at it. I was used to listening to j-rock for so many years that the bubbly pop of Kpop practically effed me a lot. I was introduced to Big Bang first but it was 2ne1 who finally converted me into a kerkerfag (a term me and my friends use to describe someone who is addicted to Kpop). So here's the reason why I love 2ne1. Let me count the ways.1) Music
I first fell in love with 2ne1 because of their music. It might sound weird but when I was shown a video of 'Fire' I actually hated it. But when I just plain listened to track I absolutely loved it. I love rock a lot but I'm actually a dance fanatic. I like songs with upbeat tempos and danceable beats.
I loved 'I don't care' too. It was totally a last-song-syndrome song and is so hard to get out of my head sometimes. I guess I loved their songs because they make me happy. Listening to 2ne1 brightens up my day.
2) The Message in their Music
2ne1's song 'I don't care' has a powerful message for all girls out there. It tells us to respect ourselves as women and not let boys off the hook when they cheat around. I respected 2ne1 a lot when I learned about what the song meant. I felt sick every time I had seen girls who cling to their boyfriends even if the assholes had plain out cheated on them. Knowing the meaning behind the lyrics gave me hope.
3) The Girls Themselves
Once I had passed through the initial stage of loving their music, I used google-fu and researched about the 2ne1 members. And wow, I was blown away by their pure talent and great personalities. I always have felt that these girls aren't FAKE. They are bad ass, quirky, funny, and real.
I knew before Dara from here stint here in the Philippines. To tell the truth, I wasn't impressed with her when she was here in the Phils but I actually got to like her when I learned more about her personality. From the videos showing her dorky self and her me2day, I think she is a dorky amusing girl who just loves to live life. And I respect that a lot.
Bom is really pretty and I just love her cuteness. Her cuteness is not the annoying kind but off the sweet and lovable kind. But what I love the most is her voice. She really has a wonderful voice that is nice to listen to.
CL and Minzy are the ones whom I admire the most. These girls are T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D. From dancing, singing, rapping and what not. They can do it and do it with style. It's true that they aren't your cookie cutter type of girls. Not the oh-so-pretty girls you often see in other kpop girl groups. But what sets them apart is that they are beautiful inside and out. They are beautiful because they are talented human beings not solely just because of physical attributes. They shine as individuals.
What I love about 2ne1 is that I can differentiate each and every one of them without being confused as to who is who. They all have different personalities and are unique in every way.
And I also love it that when they have fun it feels real and not faked. Even the energy that they show in their videos looks and feels real.
4) They Dare to Be Different
When the other girl groups go for fake cuteness they go fierce and fiery. When other girl groups are going for the 'black concept' they go the other way around and does oh so freaking colorful. They are FIERCE and have the attitude to be UNIQUE. 'Nuff said.
So these are the main reasons why I love 2ne1 as a whole. I love them. I respect them and I will support them all the way. Woot!
No comments:
Post a Comment