I feel like Luna owned Kcon this year. From her little bit of Arirang to FS to her duet with Taeil and then all of the f(x) songs, she was on stage SO MUCH and commanded every minute of it
Which is funny considering EDM is a huge staple in Kpop and both foregin and domestic EDM songs have topped the charts in Korea multiple times before. During the five years I lived there EDM was very much alive. I think it's more of the fact that they don't like idols doing EDM music. To the public there's always a huge divide between what they consider 'idol music' and 'public friendly music'. Idol music is often more marginalized and 'flashy'. While as before (since like late 2009) idol music has been music more dubstep-y/ high volume EDM to enhance the 'flashy-ness' (like what was done with hip hop) only recently has house and more tropical/chill EDM made its way into the idol industry (most notibly SM with Luna, Tiffany, Taemin, Jonghyun, and Taeyeon's recent solo albums as well as f(x)'s recent releases). Just as many things within the idol industry; it takes a while for something new to be accepted by the public. While they may listen to and enjoy EDM from foriegn artists, they look to idol music for more catchy and upbeat tunes (like Gfriend, Twice, IOI, etc.). I think it's a common misconception amongst foreign kpop fans that EDM and hip hop isn't popular in Korea; especially with Hip Hop/ EDM acts like Bigbang, 2NE1, and otherpopular soloists dominating the charts and hip hop based shows like Show Me The Money and Unpretty Rapstar sweeping the nation. In reality idol music is just stigmatized. Regular idols who haven't been around forever or have a HUGE fanbase barely make it into the top 10 on most charts (they tend to do well within the first 24 hours when fans are streaming and downloading on repeat but drop off wihthin the week). And those that don't fit those qualifications and do top the charts often have a more by-the-book idol song that the public is used to hearing from idol groups. Also in the case of Luna it doesn't help that although f(x) is a wildly popular girl group both domestically and overseas, their fanbase is also wildly divided. Those fans that showed up to support Amber's solo endevors, or fans that supported Krystal or Victoria's acting careers, aren't necessarilly the same fans that showed up to support Luna. (SORRY FOR THE ESSAY/ RANT! It's literally 3AM and I can't sleep.)
This is actually super informative! I had always wondered why Korea seemed to have different standards for what foreign music they like compared to what idol music they like. Thanks!
+ccc2 they're from SM. SM always has their own team. Dancers, choreographers, coordis, stylist-make up team, etc. That's why you gonna familiar with the dancers squad, literally. Bcs comeback after comeback they always used same team. Jonghyun's dancers is taemin and snsd's dancers, Luna's dancer also fx's dancer, tvxq's dancer also boa's dancer..
For example, Kasper. Kasper has been SNSD's backup dancer and also helped with TTS. He also is one of the choreographers for EXO. SM got the same crew.
if korean fans are not really in love with this song bcs its edm, IM SURE INTERNATIONAL FANS REALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG.i mean.. edm is totally international teenagers jam!
true she topped some international charts and her album sale internationally was much better than nationally. I really love this song and her whole album!
most of Koreans love EDM lol a famous festival called Ultra Korea Music Festival if u know, this is very famous festival w edm, electro, trans, dubstep all type of electronic music, most of Koreans want to go on this festival kkkkk
queen of vocals ♥ I've been blessed and lost all my voice when she and F(x) performed, they really are awesome performers. Such charisma and talent you all have to witness this at least once in your life omg
I still can't get over this performance! saw this on a fancam a few weeks ago. I loved the choreo in the MV, but I had no idea that she was this good of a dancer, at the time. This performance made me a Luna stan, and I've been getting slayed ever since.
Luna totally nailed it! Im so happy her so debut album was doing well on billboard chart (placed on number 2 or 3 worldwide). And i love this freaking amazing choreo!!!
Hahahah the shouts were super loud they toned it down so you could hear the song. People shouted througout the song and during the dance break, people were like "LUNA LUNA LUNA"
In Es Sorry I assumed not, since in the video you can't listen to the "really loud shouts". But if you say so, good because Luna really deserves it, she is a true artist.
+maria m I was at KCON, they turned down the screams and shouts from the audience, that I can guarantee you. There was a lot of shouting and screaming :)
+maria m I was at KCON, they turned down the screams and shouts from the audience, that I can guarantee you. There was a lot of shouting and screaming :)
agree with you she was perfecttt but i'm sorry to tell you she wasn't singing live during this, i was standing in the pit in front of her and i was able to see that..(i'm not saying she can't sing plz don't get me wrong) :)
That's okay though, maybe because of hard choreography she chose to focus on the dance instead of straining herself with singing. Ah, but still I want to see her perform live :')
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i can't believe luna saved all of france
same
I feel like Luna owned Kcon this year. From her little bit of Arirang to FS to her duet with Taeil and then all of the f(x) songs, she was on stage SO MUCH and commanded every minute of it
she and other members f(x) are belongs to international fans 😊
ain't that the truth
seems like french fans appreciated free somebody the way k-fans couldn't, luna's album was perfect for a european audience
ikr! i was actually thinking luna's free somebody is hitting on international charts more then the locals
Geum Juyun i guess synthpop and electropop are just more popular in western countries
Which is funny considering EDM is a huge staple in Kpop and both foregin and domestic EDM songs have topped the charts in Korea multiple times before. During the five years I lived there EDM was very much alive. I think it's more of the fact that they don't like idols doing EDM music.
To the public there's always a huge divide between what they consider 'idol music' and 'public friendly music'. Idol music is often more marginalized and 'flashy'.
While as before (since like late 2009) idol music has been music more dubstep-y/ high volume EDM to enhance the 'flashy-ness' (like what was done with hip hop) only recently has house and more tropical/chill EDM made its way into the idol industry (most notibly SM with Luna, Tiffany, Taemin, Jonghyun, and Taeyeon's recent solo albums as well as f(x)'s recent releases).
Just as many things within the idol industry; it takes a while for something new to be accepted by the public. While they may listen to and enjoy EDM from foriegn artists, they look to idol music for more catchy and upbeat tunes (like Gfriend, Twice, IOI, etc.). I think it's a common misconception amongst foreign kpop fans that EDM and hip hop isn't popular in Korea; especially with Hip Hop/ EDM acts like Bigbang, 2NE1, and otherpopular soloists dominating the charts and hip hop based shows like Show Me The Money and Unpretty Rapstar sweeping the nation.
In reality idol music is just stigmatized. Regular idols who haven't been around forever or have a HUGE fanbase barely make it into the top 10 on most charts (they tend to do well within the first 24 hours when fans are streaming and downloading on repeat but drop off wihthin the week). And those that don't fit those qualifications and do top the charts often have a more by-the-book idol song that the public is used to hearing from idol groups.
Also in the case of Luna it doesn't help that although f(x) is a wildly popular girl group both domestically and overseas, their fanbase is also wildly divided. Those fans that showed up to support Amber's solo endevors, or fans that supported Krystal or Victoria's acting careers, aren't necessarilly the same fans that showed up to support Luna.
(SORRY FOR THE ESSAY/ RANT! It's literally 3AM and I can't sleep.)
This is actually super informative! I had always wondered why Korea seemed to have different standards for what foreign music they like compared to what idol music they like. Thanks!
Shoutout ti her background dancers, they look like they're having the time of their lives. :)
Also, one of them doesn't actually korean...
Also, one of them doesn't actually korean...
Sure they are dancing with luna , god they are lucky
+ccc2 they're from SM. SM always has their own team. Dancers, choreographers, coordis, stylist-make up team, etc. That's why you gonna familiar with the dancers squad, literally. Bcs comeback after comeback they always used same team. Jonghyun's dancers is taemin and snsd's dancers, Luna's dancer also fx's dancer, tvxq's dancer also boa's dancer..
For example, Kasper. Kasper has been SNSD's backup dancer and also helped with TTS. He also is one of the choreographers for EXO. SM got the same crew.
if korean fans are not really in love with this song bcs its edm, IM SURE INTERNATIONAL FANS REALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG.i mean.. edm is totally international teenagers jam!
true she topped some international charts and her album sale internationally was much better than nationally. I really love this song and her whole album!
Is there somewhere we can see what her international sales actually were or will that always be sort of a mystery?
Audrey Phoart yea i rlly like it
most of Koreans love EDM lol a famous festival called Ultra Korea Music Festival if u know, this is very famous festival w edm, electro, trans, dubstep all type of electronic music, most of Koreans want to go on this festival kkkkk
Those shouts, though. Good job as always, Luna! 💜
And look at those fans singing along with her. 💜
Marah Allen Bilang MeU💜💪
Yes Luns slay my country
Oh Yes
yasss!
she should go global tbh, send her song to radio and ask them to play it!
i feel the cameraman loved lunas legs as much as i did when i was there 😍 lel
😂😂😂
hell yea, her legs are sexy.
This was definitely one of the highlights of the night for me. Luna slayed!
i forgot how to breathe
Same#
Breathe in breathe in breathe
queen of vocals ♥ I've been blessed and lost all my voice when she and F(x) performed, they really are awesome performers. Such charisma and talent you all have to witness this at least once in your life omg
Luna is so sassy, God bless her omg
The highlight of the evening for me! :D She slayed! ^^
Ikr! I really regret not listening to the song earlier so that i could sing along:(
SHE DESERVES SOOOO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION!!!!
LUNA SLAAAAY. SHE WAS PERFECT
SLAYYY! She was perfect even in her first stage!
i still can't believe i witnessed this 😱😱
lucky!!♡
Lucky
so lucky
LUCKY
YAAAAAAS
SHE DESERVED TO PERFORM SOLO IN THE KCON
And she slayed as always
I still can't get over this performance! saw this on a fancam a few weeks ago. I loved the choreo in the MV, but I had no idea that she was this good of a dancer, at the time. This performance made me a Luna stan, and I've been getting slayed ever since.
She's got into SM when she auditioned as a dancer. Then they discovered ,during her training years, that she also have a really great vocal
+Stellar Stealer Well, they've definitely got a gem. I really hope that she has more comebacks b/c she really killed w/ this debut.
Pretty Luna! Waiting for your next comeback
Luna totally nailed it! Im so happy her so debut album was doing well on billboard chart (placed on number 2 or 3 worldwide). And i love this freaking amazing choreo!!!
The shouts should have been louder, Luna deserves it!!!!
Hahahah the shouts were super loud they toned it down so you could hear the song. People shouted througout the song and during the dance break, people were like "LUNA LUNA LUNA"
In Es
Sorry I assumed not, since in the video you can't listen to the "really loud shouts". But if you say so, good because Luna really deserves it, she is a true artist.
+maria m I was at KCON, they turned down the screams and shouts from the audience, that I can guarantee you. There was a lot of shouting and screaming :)
+maria m I was at KCON, they turned down the screams and shouts from the audience, that I can guarantee you. There was a lot of shouting and screaming :)
Luna's live performance is world-class!
imagine getting to see song of the century live
Being there, watching her performace, I would have been excited AF!! LUNA 😍👊😳
how lucky 😣
young jiy I said "I would have been excited AF!!" I wasn't there! LOL 😂
+Itsmarco99 aihh jinjja babo !! 😂🔫 i was miss understanding ur sentences (?)
young jiy Don't worry! 😊👊
I love luna stage presence, she is so young and yet she is confident it's like she own the stage
LUNA IS MY QUEEN REALLY WHEN I SEE HER MY EYES OMG... I CAN'T
찢었다... 루나는 이런 큰 무대가 어울리는구나
2.03 her adlib shoots my heart
I love Luna bc she is always has this glow when performing. Seriously, her happiness is contagious!
since 2008 i love kpop this is ma first time amazed how her backup dancers enjoy the song and dance...
SHE WAS PERFECT !
Befor you die you need to hear her singing in live !!
PS : I'm disappointed that they didn't broadcatsed SHAKE THAT BRASS..
Maybe they will? I hope so
agree with you she was perfecttt but i'm sorry to tell you she wasn't singing live during this, i was standing in the pit in front of her and i was able to see that..(i'm not saying she can't sing plz don't get me wrong) :)
That's okay though, maybe because of hard choreography she chose to focus on the dance instead of straining herself with singing. Ah, but still I want to see her perform live :')
+RedHeatCorona92 exactly the chore is hard also this was her second or third time performing this song so i understand why she didn't sing live :)
+Dina Ata yup, the song sounds so back played (if u know what i mean 😂🔫)
début stage in Paris ! U got it girl
What would my day be without hearing this song to cheer me up and get me going. Crap... is the answer.
LUNAS LEGS SLAY ME
I've already seen this like 10 times only today
SHE HAS AN AMAZING VOICE AHHHH
Luna slaying all of us
I would love to see and hear her perform galaxy live
If you haven't bought her album then please do so. We should support her so she'll get more broadcast, such a gem!
I MISS HER
This is my type! I love her song and her style.
Luna's voice is gold
i like this song.Luna love you😘
Omg Luna 😱🔫 You totally slayed this performance with your high notes! 💜💋🔥
I love Luna and her beautiful brown skin
Luna & f(x) are belong to international fans. 💜🔥
I was crying when I was watching her through livestream. She slayed my heartueee
she is fire
i don't even like the song that much but luna is such a good performer and singer i cant stop watching
i love thia
SHE'S THE QUEEN
SHE IS INCREDIBLY TALENTED HOLYYYYY
Amo sus piernas, tiene su musculatura trabajada.
Luna's stage presence tho
Luna suits this dance so well
Queen
I LOVE YOU LUNA
pretty luna 😭😭😭💜
Luna my babe I'm so proud of you ...!! I love you
i loved this performance! the dancing was on point!
she is so goooood
Queen of live vocals
SLAYY!!
QUEEN SLAY FREE SOMEBODY
Yes, Luna, YES!!!! YOU'RE TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL AND A GREAT SINGER AND DANCER AND I LOVE YOU!!!
I'm here to support my girl Luna, and enjoy her great music. You doing great Luna :)
i'm so glad to have witnessed this
HER LEGS ARE FREAKING GOALS
my baby 😢💖💖💖
OMG her vocal so amazing
SHE DID THAT!
I love this live!
Good Job My QUEEN Luna FIGHTING!
Bring KCON to Scotland please !!!!!!!!!
LOVE LUNA
I like the part where she roll her fingers at the I just wanna free somebody part
OMGEE SHE'S SO PERF
QUEEN AF!!!
I made sure to listen to the song a LOT so I could sing along!!!
So perfect Luna!!!!!!
Luna💓
my heart is doke doke
My favorite backup dancer at 0:36. Love. Her.
props to the choreographer
As expected, my bias slayed 🔥🔥🔥
SO GLAD THAT INTERNATIONAL MEUS HAVE LUNAS BACK💜💜💜💜
a QUEEN.
BITCH SHE'S GLOWING
2:57 slayed my soul
luna so cool!!!!!
her body
omg >>>>>>>>
LUNA IS AMAZING... IS OUR VITAMIN C. SHE COULD BE BOA OR MUCH BETTER.
she`s perfect
luna really is a goddess
LEGS. HER LEGS. G O R G E O U S.
LUNA SLAY LUNA SLAY
Since this perf' my heart beats for Luna. 💜
I wanna Free Somebody
Luna Queen.