K-pop choreography splits along gender lines: harder for boy groups, freer for girl groups
K-pop choreography is increasingly diverging by gender, with boy groups focusing on high-intensity, synchronized movements and girl groups favoring freer, individualistic styles. This trend is influenced by the rise of short-form video content.
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At a press conference for NCT 127’s seventh LP Blingy in southern Seoul, the members repeatedly singled out the title track’s choreography as one of the most physically demanding of their career.
Listen Summarise Boy groups in K-pop are focusing on physically demanding and tightly synchronised choreography to showcase skill and stamina. Girl groups are adopting freer, looser choreography that highlights individual expression and personality. This gender divide reflects changing trends where short-form videos emphasise memorable individual moments, shaping choreography styles in K-pop. AI generated
SEOUL – The gender divide in K-pop choreography is taking a new shape, with boy groups pushing towards more physically demanding performances and girl groups moving in the opposite direction, embracing freer movement that puts individual character and expression at the forefront.
NCT 127 and rookie girl group Tuide offered contrasting examples of the trend when both released new music on Aug 24.
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