I started dipping my toes into K-Pop last August when I heard “Waste It On Me” by Steve Aoki & BTS which led to me falling into an ocean of Blackpink songs. I completely bypassed BTS somehow despite loving “Waste It On Me.” Yeah… I don’t know either! Not to worry though, I did eventually find myself back in the arms of BTS, but until then, I did what I always do when I want to know more about something: I turned to Twitter!
I was given so many recommendations including a master YouTube playlist from Mel in Anime Land that had so much early K-Pop for me to try out. Unfortunately, a lot of these songs aren’t on Spotify so I made a much smaller YouTube watch list of songs from Mel’s wonderful and extensive list. I even had some individual songs recommended to me from some of my blogging friends! Then, like the universe had heard me, a few of my fellow bloggers shared their K-Pop playlists and favorite songs. Before I knew it, I had fallen down a rabbit hole of amazing Korean/English lyrics, sweet vocals, and beats that lifted me up.
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I was a bit of obsessed with Blackpink for a few months before I finally expanded to more than just the four-member girl group. I enjoyed Red Velvet from Mel’s giant playlist so I gave them a listen and then I listened to TWICE, and then I just kept going until I rounded back to BTS, the boy group that started my spiral into K-Pop.
Thanks to some amazing bloggers like Geek Gals, Mel in Anime Land, Nerd Side of Life, and Lunah Magazine, I was able to compile a Spotify playlist from their suggestions. You can check it out below!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aKchBkzhQvz7T2OClfXF1?si=Z3AqK7jwS9Cfq2X7vjDItQ
Are you a fan of K-Pop? When and how did you discover it? Let me know in the comments below!
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I became a ARMY in summer of 2018 when I was going through depression and they really helped me in my hard times. I recommend listening to BTS’s songs Magic Shop, 00:00, Black Swan, and The Truth Untold!
It was August of 2015 . I was searching “bts of movie kai po che ” Because bts also means ‘ behind the scenes ‘ but because my PC was not working properly it just searched ‘ bts ‘ on the search engine. and that’s how i Became an army
Are you a fan of K-Pop? When and how did you discover it? Let me know in the comments below!
I am definitely a fan of KPOP. My first experience with it was when I was in high school, back then it was more of BoA and then BTS came into my life around the time they won their first Billboard award. What’s interesting is that I didn’t understand the hype at first. I first went to Spotify and tried listening to a playlist of their songs, but it didn’t click, similar to what you went through above. I couldn’t even get through the first song, but once I started watching their dance videos I WAS HOOKED. I also went down the rabbit hole of all their content and have been an ARMY ever since.
I’ve been a fan of BTS for a few months now and I’m obsessed! They’re just so true to themselves and their fandom I couldn’t help but keep their songs on repeat. I used to dislike (hate is a strong word XD) pop, but my friends got me into it and now I’m part of the ARMYs! Borahae and keep streaming!
I just recently discover BTS. Just like you, I heard one of their songs (Make It Right) and I instantly fell in love with it. I’ve watched so many videos on YouTube and the rest is history.
I discovered K-pop in January of 2019. I had friends who LOVED and I mean LOVED BTS. I didn’t put too much thought into that since I didn’t really care about music. One day we had a snow day and I was bored so, I searched up BTS and watched their DNA music video and FELL IN LOVE with these 7 korean men. I Also looked into their translations and found out the good meanings in their songs. I then also, started stanning more k-pop groups. I now stan more than 40 k-pop groups and I’m broke :’)
Actually BTS, in his first debut, their fans no more than a hundred 😢 they working hard and reveal so many good massages through their songs. If you ask when I becoming a fans of bts, I say proudly that I becoming an army (name of bts fans) since their first year debut. Those songs are my favorite, beautiful meaning and precious massage. Thanks talk about bts 😍❤❤
That’s amazing that you’ve been a fan since the very beginning! I’m very new to ARMY. I’ve just started with Map of the Soul, but I’m taking the time to listen to many of their past albums!
I’ve also been around since second gen (vaguely around Super Junior’s Sorry Sorry) and discovered BTS in Danger era. So much has changed in the last 10+ years. Kpop has reached more people and greater bounds than I ever could have imagined.
I’ve been around since second Gen. There are so many tracks I’ve grooved to over the years and my core playlist just keeps growing. They were the reason I started dancing again in college after abandoning it for years.
I’ve been taking a K-pop cardio class online for over a month and it’s been a lot of fun! The teacher is a sweetheart.
After seeing your music taste in Spotify, I recommend you to listen ‘who do you love’ by monstaX.. You’ll definitely love it! 💜
I will! Thank you for the recommendation!
Loved reading your experience in falling into kpop world! I have already posted my experience in my blog.. Do check it out! 😊💜
Thank you! Lovely post, I gave you a follow as well. Looking forward to more posts from you!
Thanks a lot 😊 ❤️
Amazing post
Thank you!
My pleasure
BTS is my jam. I love them so much.
I became a ARMY in summer of 2018 when I was going through depression and they really helped me in my hard times. I recommend listening to BTS’s songs Magic Shop, 00:00, Black Swan, and The Truth Untold!
Fantastic song choices!
It was August of 2015 . I was searching “bts of movie kai po che ” Because bts also means ‘ behind the scenes ‘ but because my PC was not working properly it just searched ‘ bts ‘ on the search engine. and that’s how i Became an army
Haha! I love that!!!
Are you a fan of K-Pop? When and how did you discover it? Let me know in the comments below!
I am definitely a fan of KPOP. My first experience with it was when I was in high school, back then it was more of BoA and then BTS came into my life around the time they won their first Billboard award. What’s interesting is that I didn’t understand the hype at first. I first went to Spotify and tried listening to a playlist of their songs, but it didn’t click, similar to what you went through above. I couldn’t even get through the first song, but once I started watching their dance videos I WAS HOOKED. I also went down the rabbit hole of all their content and have been an ARMY ever since.
Their dance videos are mesmerizing!
Thank you so much for reading. ❤️
I’ve been a fan of BTS for a few months now and I’m obsessed! They’re just so true to themselves and their fandom I couldn’t help but keep their songs on repeat. I used to dislike (hate is a strong word XD) pop, but my friends got me into it and now I’m part of the ARMYs! Borahae and keep streaming!
Welcome to BTS ARMY! Happy to have you here. <3
I just recently discover BTS. Just like you, I heard one of their songs (Make It Right) and I instantly fell in love with it. I’ve watched so many videos on YouTube and the rest is history.
Ahhh!! Welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
YES I’m so late to this post but I am an ARMY 100%!! I’m happy you’ve been show their music, and yes, Mel is a wonderful friend to have. 🙂
Do you have a bias yet?? Mine is Jin! 💜
I just did a YouTube video of me finally picking a bias. 😂😂 All the guys are amazing though. It was a hard decision.
Well I need to get on that then!
Haha! No pressure!
I discovered K-pop in January of 2019. I had friends who LOVED and I mean LOVED BTS. I didn’t put too much thought into that since I didn’t really care about music. One day we had a snow day and I was bored so, I searched up BTS and watched their DNA music video and FELL IN LOVE with these 7 korean men. I Also looked into their translations and found out the good meanings in their songs. I then also, started stanning more k-pop groups. I now stan more than 40 k-pop groups and I’m broke :’)
Oh my goodness! 40?!?! 😱
I can’t guessing it too, that bts will become a world star 😁 I bet you’ll be a big fan of bts after look for their past albums
Actually BTS, in his first debut, their fans no more than a hundred 😢 they working hard and reveal so many good massages through their songs. If you ask when I becoming a fans of bts, I say proudly that I becoming an army (name of bts fans) since their first year debut. Those songs are my favorite, beautiful meaning and precious massage. Thanks talk about bts 😍❤❤
That’s amazing that you’ve been a fan since the very beginning! I’m very new to ARMY. I’ve just started with Map of the Soul, but I’m taking the time to listen to many of their past albums!
OMG! Love K-Pop! Blackpink is forever my favorite- I love literally all their songs! Their new song Sour Candy is pretty good!
YES! I’ve always loved Gaga so I am loving the new song! I can’t wait for the rest of their solos!!!
Shinee was the group that got me into Kpop. Oldie but a goodie
I haven’t given Shinee a fair listen yet! I will make sure I do that. 🙂
I’ve also been around since second gen (vaguely around Super Junior’s Sorry Sorry) and discovered BTS in Danger era. So much has changed in the last 10+ years. Kpop has reached more people and greater bounds than I ever could have imagined.
It’s honestly amazing how music can touch so many people and for so long. <3
I’ve been around since second Gen. There are so many tracks I’ve grooved to over the years and my core playlist just keeps growing. They were the reason I started dancing again in college after abandoning it for years.
I’ve been taking a K-pop cardio class online for over a month and it’s been a lot of fun! The teacher is a sweetheart.
That’s so inspiring! A K-Pop cardio class sounds like so much fun!
It is! It’s Soul1Studio in CA. The class is late for my time zone but I don’t regret it.
you’re the sweetest thank you for mentioning me too!! and you’ve got GOOD taste, we have to stan 💜
Of course!!! And thank you! You make some of the best BTS and K-Pop blog content ever! And I love your YouTube videos!!!