The iconic song “APT” has recently sparked a heated debate among music fans, as discussions arise over whether it should be categorized as Pop or K-pop, highlighting the evolving definitions and boundaries of the genres.
On theqoo, many argue that “APT” falls under K-pop due to its incorporation of Korean cultural elements, while others firmly maintain that it belongs to the broader Pop genre.
Comments:
1. But isn’t the APT concept heavily influenced by Korean sensibilities? In the music video, they play a Korean drinking game, and they even wave the Taegukgi (Korean flag). It’s surprising how much Korean culture is incorporated into the recent songs – waving the Taegukgi and the chorus being entirely in Korean.
2. It’s just pop, right? The album was categorized as pop too.
3. K-pop feels like K-pop when it targets the Korean market, but genre-wise, I think it’s just pop. The beat and everything point to pop, and I see it as a pop song inspired by Korean culture.
4. K-pop!
5. I just think of it based on the record label. The emotional aspects are too subjective…
Ultimately, the debate over whether “APT” is K-pop or simply Pop reflects the evolving nature of music genres, with cultural elements, market influence, and musical style all playing a role in shaping perceptions.
