@@facts_in_fictionhey could you do a Lee Chaeyeon dance analysis as I have always been curious about her . She varies a lot from hip hop and idol dance and could you do a dnace analysis on her . I’m also a new hip hop dancer coming from singing and would like to see her abilities !
There’s another aspect which SNSD Hyoyeon mentioned on her appearance in Gabee’s TH-cam talk show. She said back when she was younger she had stronger leg muscles to execute dance moves, but because people criticised her appearance she worked hard to get rid of these muscles (dieting). Now it’s so hard for her to do the same moves cuz she doesn’t have the muscles for it. Of course there are naturally slim yet strong dancers like Lisa, but if you’ve been told to diet because your natural body is not fit to kpop standards I doubt you will have the same energy and power to execute moves…😢
In my mind, it was pretty clear what was the differencies between idols and dancers but you highligthed these differencies really well ! As always, I learn a lot on this channel, thank you very much ! ❤
I feel like a lot of people don’t realise that idol dancing is a completely different genre of dancing and this video is so helpful and informative! The top example that comes to mind for me is always when Lee Chaeyeon competed on that show, Street Woman Fighter. There was a scene where she and a hip hop dancer did the same choreography and there were some really clear differences between the two’s styles.
Yes, I actually watched SWF cuz of her. Before seeing the scene I was thinking this is gonna be easy for her but that wasn't the case. I think that was the point I realized kpop idol dancers and trained dancers definitely differ in their own way.
omg i used to love boy groups but noticed the trend of being really powerful, sharp but STIFF. the sharp movements just don't have groove! groove is my favourite part of dance! its why i absolutely love groups like newjeans, billlie, xg cos they add GROOVE to their more hip-hop songs my favourite song for this type of stuff is crush + jhope's collab it was just so good and carefree
Really goes to show how much goes into K-pop releases. Music production, choreography, concept, visuals, filming, and then performing. It all requires so much time and thought.
yes! this reminds me of when ian eastwood was on steezy and him and clay were talking about how idols learn a lot of choreography so they can execute it (ofc prioritising cleanness, synchronicity, fast pick up) but they don't have the same access to proper technique in their training e.g. clay was saying most pops aren't pops in kpop but just chest drops because they don't get taught the proper technique but also a lot of the time the choreographer isn't the one teaching them the choreography (jinwoo + steezy) and able to show them the details. plus not ignoring time constraints preparing for comebacks and adaptations for live singing. though i guess the smoke challenge revealed that for a lot of people the difference between pro dancers and idol dancers. unrelated side note: but i've been thinking about warm up/stretching cool down/alignment/ technique in relation to injury prevention. common injuries in kpop idols i think that would be an interesting topic
Yep, the lack of proper popping technique is also a pet peeve for me. Most idols move their shoulders instead of actually isolating the chest for chest pops for example
I will say as a dancer and singer any popping while singing can be really difficult, especially chest pops. I know that you already have mentioned this as one of the reasons for variations in idol dancing but I just wanted to explain a bit more. It's just a lot of gathering tension at the chest which would make singing really unstable (honestly impossible to sing😅) which might be a reason for not having proper training in the style bcoz it's going to be a difficult style to pull off while singing. Obviously tho there probably are other reasons too. But yeah, if someone asked me to sing and chest pop, my vocals would be extremely shaky 😅
That's why I simply adore Sung Hanbin's dancing so much. He's an incredibly versatile dancer who is capable of showcasing the elegance of idol choreographies while backing it up with grounded skills that he's earned through over 10 years of dancing.
Idols almost add an "effortless" essence to their performance while professional dancers tend to dance more full out to accentuate the fullness of the moves 😄
When I watched swf 1 first time I was mad at how Chaeyeon was treated but after I saw her freestyle I kinda understood where they came from she was doing well in her survival show freestyle.. Like there's even a huge difference between choreographers and battlers leave alone idol dancers
I watched swf and Chaeyeon is actually better than a lot of them, probably half or more than half. She's really just not better at them at freestyling or making choreo.
Haven’t watched swf so what’s the freestyle that shows this difference between chaeyon, an idol dancer, and the other freestylers who are professional dancers?
i wouldn’t say that her not being able to freestyle automatically makes her an “idol dancer” there are many professional dancers who struggle with freestyle
One idol who I knew who switched from being a professional dancer to idol dancer is lee know. He still has his techniques intact like how he is relaxed, core strength and balance. I'm not even surprised cuz he is with bada lee, vata, redy shin before all in the same crew with just jerk young jae as their mentor before. I'm just amazed that lee know is still one of those idols who are originally professional dancers
Great video! I personally love the idol style of dancing, but I also love seeing the professional dancers versions as well. I think a comparison that really highlights the difference is watching both key's and kasper's version of the Killer choreo.
I feel like Seventeen is one example that easily shows that idols sometimes purposely change the way they execute dance moves, because when they do other videos and dances they go all out and when they do their choreo they execution is more controlled!!!
I think a good example to see the difference between idol dancers and professional dancers is comparing Aespa's Girls drafts (especially Rie Hata's one) with the final version. The difference in both technique and style is highlighted when they're put side by side imo
I think this just goes to show that as a form of art there are different interpretations to dance. I find it puzzling that people in the kpop sphere always want to judge some styles to be worse when it is really just a question of preference. So when groups dance in a fashion that is farther away from the usual ”open style” it does not mean they are worse at dancing. It just shows that there is a certain preference about what kind of choreo would fit a specific song, concept or group.
Here's how I think of it: if being a pro dancer is a sport event then being an idol is like competing in a triathlon. The people who complete in triathlons have to be at least decent at swimming, running, and cycling, kind of like Idols having to be able to sing, dance, act, etc. For a triathlete, the individual sometimes are better at particular events than the other, so for example, an triathlete may be incredibly good at running and may often place first in that portion of the triathlon, but put them against an actual marathon runners, they struggle to place. So an idol who is main dancer and is great compared to other idols may not be on top when compared to professional dancers. That's not to say idols are bad dancers, it just come down to training and their focus. Professional dancers dance for a living so their training and energy is focused completely on the dance, while idols have to also think about the singing, variety, act, modeling, etc.
okay but why do i feel like the teams and dancers on swf this year are much stronger this year than the first year? even the dance battles felt like they were much more serious displays of technique and styler and were of higher quality than season 1
Definitely more acclaimed battlers this season, also more styles are represented and individually more big names. I heard that some dancers declined to appear on the program when mnet reached out for the first season, but with the success there is more interest to join
@@facts_in_fiction That was the feeling I got. Nobody knew how the SWF format was going to go or be received but when the first to do it had such a big impact that means more and more people want to be involved. First seasons are always a bit different. (Reminds me of how SYTYCD changed year on year in its approach and skill levels)
Yeah the teams are so strong in battling this year kind of like on smf level also we got to see alot of different styles which were not that seen in swf 1
Lovely video (and yay my vata/Kai suggestion made it in!) I think I especially appreciated the ITZY/XG call out because you get to really see how the execution aesthetics differ between fairly high level dancing in idols vs pro dancers. I think when I am viewing kpop dancing from the mode of a holistic performance (live performances, MVs etc) the kpop style makes perfect sense to me (and frankly dancing like the pro dancers would not). But I do take a step back during dance practices to think about what I feel about the executions just in themselves as dance. And I generally prefer the pro aesthetics, not really so much for the obvious ‘they’re better dancers’ reason. But more because of the whole more restrained space use and expressiveness sort of thing. I guess I just always enjoy the feeling of a dancer being able to let loose and enjoy their movement - which is not typically a kpop priority (again not wrong, just my preference). But I completely agree with you on the 2 particular choices you had for preferring the idol execution of the choreo (I think I might have a few more that come to mind as well)
Haha yeah thank you for the idea! Pretty much agree, both make sense within their context. Though I'm also happy to see that kpop seems to go into a more free and individualistic direction again recently
Vata and Kai was an interesting one because where in the other cases it's pro dancers who would go "all out" and the idols would be more restrained/stylistic. But here while Vata has a more flowy style and focuses on sinuous lines it's Kai who's going for something more powerful with sharp accents all the while throwing his ass back like nobody's business (and I love that no one's asked him to do that, AND YET :D). Like it's mentioned in the video, Kai is one of those rare male idols who knows how to use his hips and isn't afraid to and that makes a world of difference.
I'm gonna talk about ones I watch and enjoy mostly Are NCT dancers idk about their battles and freestyle abilities to be honest but in general iltheir body control and flexibility are amazing.. Ten is for me a very one of a kind beside others like shotaro and taeyong... Kai also is a great Dancer but I still believe even great idols are a bit behind dancers as they're trained to perform a song as a whole not just a dance so they split their focus in different areas
but something that irks me is that the reason idols turns down the intensity of the dance is so that they could sing, but everyone uses a backtrack now and just lipsyncs so what's the point of turning it down. tho i do understand that they still have to fit the running image of an idol in every performance, even when compromising some of the quality, it's not easy being an idol.
I don't think people really understand just how hard it is to sing, dance, and have stage one at the same time. I know most idols lip sync or use backtrack, but like you said they still have to keep up the illusion that they're singing live.
Honestly, as someone who has been watching dancers/choreographers like Kyle Hanagami, Haley Fitzgerald, Bailey Sok, Sean Lew etc., I was never a big fan of "IDOL DANCE". They are okay, but it just doesn't give me that satisfaction. But then I discovered TEN and it sparked my interest to look around for impressive kpop idol dancers. That guy needs to be seriously promoted while he is still fit to dance hard! His technique, artistry, style and versatility in different genres are just 🤯🤯🤯 There are still many idols who are also really great dancers such as B.I, Taeyang, J-hope, Mark, who don't feel generic and have their own colors but TEN is a just another level. I hope many kpop fans get to see his body of work with fresh and unbiased eyes.
A lot of changes is on the idol, but most are on the choreographer. A lot of choreographers change the style the idol dances it to come as as more clean and refined. They also often lower the energy to be more conducive for performance and singing
I think having XG's "move #1 or #3" would have been a good reference because these girls work like a "dance crew" it's just that, as you already mentioned, they have to lower the intensity of the dance to include the singing,
I really enjoyed watching Park Jisung from NCT dancing. He has been doing popping since a very young age. His musicality is really beyond average that he can catch all kinds of beats.
Late but I love your videos so much, your examples/explanations are so clear AND I appreciate how you always make the point that there are reasons why idol dancing is what it is - actually the tension and balance between the sometimes competing aspects of a great performance (dynamic choreo, stable vocals, well-expressed concept, and so on) is one of the things I find the most interesting about kpop!
The biggest difference is that, Dancers are just dancers and that’s all they exceed at, K-pop stars are pop stars that also sing dance,model, do variety shows, act, tours, singing while live,recording music,doing cameos,diets etc…. They aren’t dancers maybe only the main dancer of the K-pop MUSIC group
And bitter kpop stand saying... dance pratice now are useless because they look stage while it literally better quality to see the dance movement in details
I loved that you used XG as an example. While I would love to watch Sienna and crew do more of the choreography, "New Dance" is one of the very few idol girl group dance performances that I could watch on repeat! XG's version uses the subtle refined girl group style, but they also have excellent flow (and dare I say even a bit of groove).
From what I remember it was mostly about the pre-chorus (?) part with the fast footwork. Fast footwork is notoriously difficult to synchronise. I'm not sure if there were other reasons but I'd say that played a role
I think with Kai and Vata, it's more of a stylistic choice. They both execute the choreo however they felt like based on how they hear the music. They're feeling the song. For me, no matter who I look at, I always prefer Kai. His timing, execution, and interpretation always matches the music the best. It's how he dances plus the song. I noticed for other dancers, they might be really good but they're execution doesn't always the match song they're dancing to. Always knowing how to dance that matches song is pure talent and not something that can be taught. I feel like D.O has that same talent but isn't as polished and advanced.
@@a.t.l400It's called core and body strength not stiffness. He has a lot of control because of this. Do you want dancers to just flail around? Have you seen Chanyeol? That's stiffness.
as someone who doesn't really know anything about dance this video is super interesting! I could tell there was some differences in the examples pointed out in the beginning (IVE/BP compared to the others) but wasn't able to place what the difference was exactly but once it was pointed out, it felt very obvious
the thing ive noticed in the smoke challenge is a lot of the idols are literally dancing at 200% and super tense. most of the challenges for me at least were very off putting.
I always enjoy your videos since you break things down in ways that are clear and easy to understand even for those of us who don’t dance, so thank you ^-^
That's a very interesting subject matter. As a followup, it would be interesting to focus on the techniques used by idols to sing and dance similtaneously, because I think this is one of the main reason for the differences in dance training. I dont know if you're as knowledgable in singing as you are in dancing, but I sure hope you'll touch upon this subject !
Always love how you illustrate your examples, the differences are so clear! I became more interested in dancing in kpop because of a former professional (Stray Kids' Lee Know, whose background is absolutely nuts. I really hope he gets to reunite with Bada to do some challenges next comeback but God knows Div1 were allergic to acknowledging his long relationship with Vata and all we got for Saebbing was behind the scenes footage. Anyway, that's getting off-topic lol.) What makes Lee Know so interesting as a dancer and what might be interesting topics for you to explore more generally are (1) His group's dance style can be at odds with his own. Not always (see "Easy", which you showed in your video on groove!), but frequently enough that people talk about SKZ getting different choreographers. I'd be interested in an exploration of how concepts are portrayed through dance and what happens when idols in the same group have different dance styles! Cohesion and synchronization are so prized in kpop, so I find how that question is approached really interesting. (And think SKZ are an example of a group whose main dancers are all completely different in terms of style.) (2) He purposefully takes a more "background" role. (Though contrary to a lot of the discourse on his facial expressions, he's more than capable of stepping up, as seen during Kingdom.) It might be because he comes from a crew background, but it would be cool to see a video where you explore different idol dancers' backgrounds with dance and how it translates to their performance tendencies! Sorry for the thought dump, you just inspired me!
Great video as always, it was such a relaxing and straight forward watch and to answer your question I think some idols that could work in the commercial scene are Shotaro, Woonbin, Cocona, Jurin, J Hope of the top of my head! Oh and i forgot HARRY JUNE OF course!!
Idk if you are gonna read this comment or not but I just want to say that I freaking love your videos so much. I am learning so much from you and honestly you and sung hanbin has made me go back into dancing after 10 yrs leaving it. I lack a lot but I want to learn so much and have fun dancing again like I used to. Love you and your content. It's is insightful. It should especially be watched by those particular kpop stans who jump at any opportunity to bully idols and their skills. Through out the careers idols do end up developing their own personal style bc they have to dance so much in their career and different styles as well. It doesn't matter they were a good dancer or a bad one. And it's so interesting to watch these idols growing love for dancing along their original skill like singing or rapping etc. For example, taerae is developing love for dance and I have seen so many senior idols becoming great dancers.
i think it depends on the music if you need to take up space or not like bada's dance i like how kirsten took up space but for wannabe i think they should have used space especially with moves that make them seem bigger if that makes sense
Honorable mentions to feeldog and euijin who are both idols and professional dancers but K-pop Stan's didn't care about that. They are the only ones bridging the gap
Nice video, it's detailed enough that even not-informed audience like me can get the gist. Will you doing more damce analysis videos in the future? I wanted to see more about styles of Lee Know, Ni-ki, Yunho* and etc
ah I love your content! im happy you're doing such comparative videos focusing only on dance. I hope that you can do a video about how boy groups that are known to be always in sync (seventeen, infinite, as examples). and please please I wanna see an analysis on stray kids hyunjinl his dance style is so epic and I do think he's underrated :(
Thank you for another clear and interesting video! I know it must take you considerable time to find the clips and get everything so clearly laid out. Your work is truly appreciated
Can you talk more about the groups that debuted this year, boynextdoor, riize, zb1 and others that I don't remember the name of. And by the way, can you check out Riwoo from bnd's dance? Wow, I saw videos of him dancing and he is VERY good I would like to see an analysis of him
Also a lot of idols are underweight (especially female idols) which causes decreased muscle strength and muscle strength is very important for dancers im pretty sure hyoyeon said that she had to diet because people complained about jer leg looking to muscler and now she can't dance as good anymore
Amazing video as always! I love how you make things so easy for all of your viewers to understand and I appreciate your insights and research so much. Can we expect to see an Ateez ranking in the future please?
this was a very gooe thought! butnI really think the difference between Dancers ans Kpop idols is that, Idols have images to portray - which often makes idols do moves in a lighter way ( movements are not fully done/ extended ) along this, power and technique is really not the idols strength as their focus is more on keeping their image and vocals ( tho they lipsync 😂 ) And most of the time, when idols do good, they tend to regress as more times comes as they tend to be one with their group which makes them do moves not in their full potential also becoming a hobby. The technique and power surely is the main things that are not found in kpop groups.
momo, momo could absolutely be a dancer if she wanted to. Simply by looking at her covers you can see she has such a diverse range of dancing capacities
I really like his more relaxed approach! I heard he trained with Gof (one of the dancers who were on smf) recently and he seems to have a similar style
Tbh I don't understand people who compare professional dancers to idol dancers. I might sound harsh but there's no comparison, even the best idol dancers can't compare to professionals. There are some idol dancers that have the talent to be on some professional dancers' level (maybe not the top of the top) but the difference is the training and focus. Idols have other things to focus on like singing/rapping, recording or promoting and also a different training (except the ones who specifically trained a lot before becoming a trainee) so you can't expect them to be on Kristen Dodgen's level (just an example). But I don't mean one can't prefer an idol/idol group execution, that's preference based on style and personal taste. 2 questions: 1) what's the dancer you like the most amongst the ones participating in SWF2? Mine's gotta be Audrey, even before the show. 2) there are idols that had professional experiences before debut, as you said in this video. One of them is Lee Know of Stray Kids. What do you think about him and the fact that stays say he's a professional dancer who became an idol? I'm a HUGE stay (my fave group) and I love Lee Know in general and as a dancer, and yeah he had that experience and it shows but... I see stays saying in his crew there were dancers like Bada Lee and Vata (which is true) and they automatically put him on their same level because of that... but as much as I love him I think it's too much. Edit: maybe I was too harsh
1. I've been following Cera for some time, she was quite overlooked until her viral battle video a few months ago but I really love her style and approach to battles 2. I would say that not all professional experience is equal. Lee Know's experience as a backup dancer is far from the amount and quality of experience that Bada and Vata have in different aspects of the dance scene. I do think that quite a few idols could find jobs specifically dancing backup, theoretically Lee Know probably still could. If you think about Cha Hyunseung on Be Mbitious for example, he worked many years as a backup dancer, but doesn't have much of a skillset beyond those requirements while some former idols showed more. The required skillset boils down to a certain level of technique and learning ability, and then other variables like looks, contacts (it's no coincidence that idols who had some professional jobs like Lee Know, Hanbin trained for years at renowned academies). Therefore my conclusion is mostly that I don't find the "professional" distinction that useful when it comes to skill, but rather achievements, reputation and so on within the scene. Which is why I agree that Lee Know is not on the same level as Bada even though they used to dance together some years ago.
Do you think transitioning into idol dancing affects the overall growth in skill of an idol that has a previous proffesional background or one that has received a more "legitimate" and conventional dance training? I feel like those idols will experience an inevitable regression in skills ( unless they themselves keep wanting to improve and never stop training ) mainly due to being obligated to shift their focus into other fields such as singing, acting, etc. They also have to take the skill level of their own members into consideration, a dance/performance focused group will usually have a good and competent dance line, but for a more well rounded group where one field isn't the main focus, those idols must feel the need to tone down their abilities in order to achieve better synchronicity with their members. This might become a habit for them and lead to the regression of their abilities. It's not like with singing where the best vocalist of the group can just flex his/her range and go crazy with belting and singing high notes ( K-pop groups are first and foremost, musicians after all ), but in dance, when you're clearly one of the best/THE best in your group, the attention focuses on you and you stick out like a sore thumb. You either get accused of "overdoing/overdancing" or wanting all the attention for yourself.
Yeah, I definitely think that the artistic growth is usually affected when dancers become idols. Lack of time, the different focus of dance practice with their group etc. I don't think technique necessarily regresses, but their focus / goal probably does
i have never been more frustrated by ive's group name till now cuz i keep hearing/understanding this as "i have" ---- yada yada. but great analysis anyways
lets be honest, idols give mostly one dancing emoution - to be hot. mostly sell sexy/cool emotions for kids. you cant be really good dancer with one emotion. also they can dance only kpop style at good level. idols got way to much to work to be 10/10 dancers. buy still most of it looks fun, nice and enjoyable. dancers (even korean who dance same kpop moves) will be ahead. and we dont know how would a real pro from countrys like USA, Russia, France bang same moves. its like a day and night.
@@facts_in_fiction even korean - same culture/style dancers. real dancers - there are a real education with degree in dance. more like classic styles and so. Also for dancers is important to try out and do new styles. new emotions, its a problem idols got. its like c-walk moves is a one of oldest youtube dance moves. and k-pop use it sooo often, its cringe. dont wanna be rude, just wanna say, idols job dont give them time to be a real pro dancers. on live stage its a paint to look at them. and i get why, in such a age you need to work a lot.
The idols whose dancing styles/techniques that stand out to me are: Taemin, Kai, Chaeryeong, Yeji, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook. I don’t know why but I think that they dance differently than their other group members.
Kai is an expressive and high-energy performer, which makes him stand out and he is enjoyable to watch, but he doesn't have the best technique. He has stiffness and tension issues, especially in his upper body. he lacks groove and fluidity, and he usually dances hunched over.
There’s no difference imo. The kpop people get paid to dance don’t they, and they train too? =Professional dancers They may not be choreographers or freestylers tho, but they make a living dancing & they train for it If the groups were told to have something different, they’d train for it, but they’re told to keep it certain ways and that’s just style, still does not take away professionalism Dancer-one who dances Professional-one who gets paid to do something, or is trained in a certain area- related to their work (collins) Professional dancer-a dancer who is trained in an area to dance and may earn money
Like I stated in the description, I put "professional" as a simplification in the title to make it short and understandable, also put it in quotation marks in the thumbnail. This is the way kpop fans usually distinguish between people whose work involves dancing (idols, cover dancers) and those who get jobs specifically as dancers and based on a certain skillset (backup, teaching classes at a dance school, paid to choreograph etc).
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Now that we've seen collabs like Jam Republic with Hybe artists, is there another combo that you would love to see?
Mannequin and Chungha since Chungha does waacking
I wonder how they would work out
@@eternalregardohh agreed, would love to see that
I would like to see Lee Know , Bada and Vata do a dance collab since they were in the same dance crew in the past
@@facts_in_fictionhey could you do a Lee Chaeyeon dance analysis as I have always been curious about her . She varies a lot from hip hop and idol dance and could you do a dnace analysis on her . I’m also a new hip hop dancer coming from singing and would like to see her abilities !
Please make dance analysis for boys next door and riize
There’s another aspect which SNSD Hyoyeon mentioned on her appearance in Gabee’s TH-cam talk show. She said back when she was younger she had stronger leg muscles to execute dance moves, but because people criticised her appearance she worked hard to get rid of these muscles (dieting). Now it’s so hard for her to do the same moves cuz she doesn’t have the muscles for it. Of course there are naturally slim yet strong dancers like Lisa, but if you’ve been told to diet because your natural body is not fit to kpop standards I doubt you will have the same energy and power to execute moves…😢
Whaattt... I love Hyo's dance. Can't imagine if she still has the muscles. Would love her more
In my mind, it was pretty clear what was the differencies between idols and dancers but you highligthed these differencies really well ! As always, I learn a lot on this channel, thank you very much ! ❤
I feel like a lot of people don’t realise that idol dancing is a completely different genre of dancing and this video is so helpful and informative! The top example that comes to mind for me is always when Lee Chaeyeon competed on that show, Street Woman Fighter. There was a scene where she and a hip hop dancer did the same choreography and there were some really clear differences between the two’s styles.
Yes, I actually watched SWF cuz of her. Before seeing the scene I was thinking this is gonna be easy for her but that wasn't the case. I think that was the point I realized kpop idol dancers and trained dancers definitely differ in their own way.
it’s not rlly a different style, it’s just a simplified amalgamation of multiple styles with emphasis placed on synchronization
omg i used to love boy groups but noticed the trend of being really powerful, sharp but STIFF. the sharp movements just don't have groove! groove is my favourite part of dance! its why i absolutely love groups like newjeans, billlie, xg cos they add GROOVE to their more hip-hop songs my favourite song for this type of stuff is crush + jhope's collab it was just so good and carefree
Really goes to show how much goes into K-pop releases. Music production, choreography, concept, visuals, filming, and then performing.
It all requires so much time and thought.
True!
yes! this reminds me of when ian eastwood was on steezy and him and clay were talking about how idols learn a lot of choreography so they can execute it (ofc prioritising cleanness, synchronicity, fast pick up) but they don't have the same access to proper technique in their training e.g. clay was saying most pops aren't pops in kpop but just chest drops because they don't get taught the proper technique but also a lot of the time the choreographer isn't the one teaching them the choreography (jinwoo + steezy) and able to show them the details. plus not ignoring time constraints preparing for comebacks and adaptations for live singing. though i guess the smoke challenge revealed that for a lot of people the difference between pro dancers and idol dancers.
unrelated side note: but i've been thinking about warm up/stretching cool down/alignment/ technique in relation to injury prevention. common injuries in kpop idols i think that would be an interesting topic
Yep, the lack of proper popping technique is also a pet peeve for me. Most idols move their shoulders instead of actually isolating the chest for chest pops for example
I will say as a dancer and singer any popping while singing can be really difficult, especially chest pops. I know that you already have mentioned this as one of the reasons for variations in idol dancing but I just wanted to explain a bit more. It's just a lot of gathering tension at the chest which would make singing really unstable (honestly impossible to sing😅) which might be a reason for not having proper training in the style bcoz it's going to be a difficult style to pull off while singing. Obviously tho there probably are other reasons too. But yeah, if someone asked me to sing and chest pop, my vocals would be extremely shaky 😅
That's why I simply adore Sung Hanbin's dancing so much. He's an incredibly versatile dancer who is capable of showcasing the elegance of idol choreographies while backing it up with grounded skills that he's earned through over 10 years of dancing.
Idols almost add an "effortless" essence to their performance while professional dancers tend to dance more full out to accentuate the fullness of the moves 😄
When I watched swf 1 first time I was mad at how Chaeyeon was treated but after I saw her freestyle I kinda understood where they came from she was doing well in her survival show freestyle.. Like there's even a huge difference between choreographers and battlers leave alone idol dancers
I watched swf and Chaeyeon is actually better than a lot of them, probably half or more than half. She's really just not better at them at freestyling or making choreo.
@@goldenribbon5611 okey stay delusional
Haven’t watched swf so what’s the freestyle that shows this difference between chaeyon, an idol dancer, and the other freestylers who are professional dancers?
i wouldn’t say that her not being able to freestyle automatically makes her an “idol dancer” there are many professional dancers who struggle with freestyle
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One idol who I knew who switched from being a professional dancer to idol dancer is lee know. He still has his techniques intact like how he is relaxed, core strength and balance. I'm not even surprised cuz he is with bada lee, vata, redy shin before all in the same crew with just jerk young jae as their mentor before. I'm just amazed that lee know is still one of those idols who are originally professional dancers
you do know shotaro? he is a good example of this
Jhope was also a professional dancer
Great video! I personally love the idol style of dancing, but I also love seeing the professional dancers versions as well. I think a comparison that really highlights the difference is watching both key's and kasper's version of the Killer choreo.
Oh yeah, that's a good example too!
I feel like Seventeen is one example that easily shows that idols sometimes purposely change the way they execute dance moves, because when they do other videos and dances they go all out and when they do their choreo they execution is more controlled!!!
Your videos are so interesting, especially since I am not a dancer, and I think you explain very well!
Thanks!
Bada lee and san’s dancing to smoke was so satisfying to me the dance style suits them so much
I think a good example to see the difference between idol dancers and professional dancers is comparing Aespa's Girls drafts (especially Rie Hata's one) with the final version. The difference in both technique and style is highlighted when they're put side by side imo
I think this just goes to show that as a form of art there are different interpretations to dance. I find it puzzling that people in the kpop sphere always want to judge some styles to be worse when it is really just a question of preference. So when groups dance in a fashion that is farther away from the usual ”open style” it does not mean they are worse at dancing. It just shows that there is a certain preference about what kind of choreo would fit a specific song, concept or group.
Here's how I think of it: if being a pro dancer is a sport event then being an idol is like competing in a triathlon. The people who complete in triathlons have to be at least decent at swimming, running, and cycling, kind of like Idols having to be able to sing, dance, act, etc. For a triathlete, the individual sometimes are better at particular events than the other, so for example, an triathlete may be incredibly good at running and may often place first in that portion of the triathlon, but put them against an actual marathon runners, they struggle to place. So an idol who is main dancer and is great compared to other idols may not be on top when compared to professional dancers. That's not to say idols are bad dancers, it just come down to training and their focus. Professional dancers dance for a living so their training and energy is focused completely on the dance, while idols have to also think about the singing, variety, act, modeling, etc.
okay but why do i feel like the teams and dancers on swf this year are much stronger this year than the first year? even the dance battles felt like they were much more serious displays of technique and styler and were of higher quality than season 1
Definitely more acclaimed battlers this season, also more styles are represented and individually more big names. I heard that some dancers declined to appear on the program when mnet reached out for the first season, but with the success there is more interest to join
@@facts_in_fiction That was the feeling I got. Nobody knew how the SWF format was going to go or be received but when the first to do it had such a big impact that means more and more people want to be involved. First seasons are always a bit different. (Reminds me of how SYTYCD changed year on year in its approach and skill levels)
Yeah the teams are so strong in battling this year kind of like on smf level also we got to see alot of different styles which were not that seen in swf 1
Heyy can anybody tell me where i can watch swf 1 with eng subs? I can't watch it in bilibili or viu cuz its not available in my country
I watched swf 2 first..but i cant find Season 1 anywhere with subs?
Lovely video (and yay my vata/Kai suggestion made it in!)
I think I especially appreciated the ITZY/XG call out because you get to really see how the execution aesthetics differ between fairly high level dancing in idols vs pro dancers.
I think when I am viewing kpop dancing from the mode of a holistic performance (live performances, MVs etc) the kpop style makes perfect sense to me (and frankly dancing like the pro dancers would not).
But I do take a step back during dance practices to think about what I feel about the executions just in themselves as dance. And I generally prefer the pro aesthetics, not really so much for the obvious ‘they’re better dancers’ reason. But more because of the whole more restrained space use and expressiveness sort of thing. I guess I just always enjoy the feeling of a dancer being able to let loose and enjoy their movement - which is not typically a kpop priority (again not wrong, just my preference).
But I completely agree with you on the 2 particular choices you had for preferring the idol execution of the choreo (I think I might have a few more that come to mind as well)
Haha yeah thank you for the idea!
Pretty much agree, both make sense within their context. Though I'm also happy to see that kpop seems to go into a more free and individualistic direction again recently
Vata and Kai was an interesting one because where in the other cases it's pro dancers who would go "all out" and the idols would be more restrained/stylistic. But here while Vata has a more flowy style and focuses on sinuous lines it's Kai who's going for something more powerful with sharp accents all the while throwing his ass back like nobody's business (and I love that no one's asked him to do that, AND YET :D). Like it's mentioned in the video, Kai is one of those rare male idols who knows how to use his hips and isn't afraid to and that makes a world of difference.
@@BeletteRTFhe is stiff and hunched
It’s kinda of funny how similar bada and Kai are dance wise even though they just started dancing together in the last 2 years
Kai only has the aesthetics of bada ,strength, focused on angles and lines, not the technique, bada is still by far better
I'm gonna talk about ones I watch and enjoy mostly Are NCT dancers idk about their battles and freestyle abilities to be honest but in general iltheir body control and flexibility are amazing.. Ten is for me a very one of a kind beside others like shotaro and taeyong... Kai also is a great Dancer but I still believe even great idols are a bit behind dancers as they're trained to perform a song as a whole not just a dance so they split their focus in different areas
Hard agree with Ten! Plus, he's proven himself to be able to freestyle, which many idols can't do!
i always love your videos, they are always so fun and informative
Thank you!
but something that irks me is that the reason idols turns down the intensity of the dance is so that they could sing, but everyone uses a backtrack now and just lipsyncs so what's the point of turning it down. tho i do understand that they still have to fit the running image of an idol in every performance, even when compromising some of the quality, it's not easy being an idol.
You also have to be good at lip syncing to make it look as realistic as possible.
I don't think people really understand just how hard it is to sing, dance, and have stage one at the same time. I know most idols lip sync or use backtrack, but like you said they still have to keep up the illusion that they're singing live.
Idols who can dance well in the commercial scene.
those who were professional dancers before becoming idols 😅 jhope, shotaro, harry june, dino, ni-ki
i would LOVE to see more videos about SWF from you❤
Honestly, as someone who has been watching dancers/choreographers like Kyle Hanagami, Haley Fitzgerald, Bailey Sok, Sean Lew etc., I was never a big fan of "IDOL DANCE". They are okay, but it just doesn't give me that satisfaction. But then I discovered TEN and it sparked my interest to look around for impressive kpop idol dancers. That guy needs to be seriously promoted while he is still fit to dance hard! His technique, artistry, style and versatility in different genres are just 🤯🤯🤯
There are still many idols who are also really great dancers such as B.I, Taeyang, J-hope, Mark, who don't feel generic and have their own colors but TEN is a just another level. I hope many kpop fans get to see his body of work with fresh and unbiased eyes.
I love TEN and Jhope’s dancing too
A lot of changes is on the idol, but most are on the choreographer. A lot of choreographers change the style the idol dances it to come as as more clean and refined. They also often lower the energy to be more conducive for performance and singing
I think having XG's "move #1 or #3" would have been a good reference because these girls work like a "dance crew" it's just that, as you already mentioned, they have to lower the intensity of the dance to include the singing,
I really enjoyed watching Park Jisung from NCT dancing. He has been doing popping since a very young age. His musicality is really beyond average that he can catch all kinds of beats.
Late but I love your videos so much, your examples/explanations are so clear AND I appreciate how you always make the point that there are reasons why idol dancing is what it is - actually the tension and balance between the sometimes competing aspects of a great performance (dynamic choreo, stable vocals, well-expressed concept, and so on) is one of the things I find the most interesting about kpop!
The biggest difference is that, Dancers are just dancers and that’s all they exceed at, K-pop stars are pop stars that also sing dance,model, do variety shows, act, tours, singing while live,recording music,doing cameos,diets etc…. They aren’t dancers maybe only the main dancer of the K-pop MUSIC group
And bitter kpop stand saying... dance pratice now are useless because they look stage while it literally better quality to see the dance movement in details
You should see the difference in girls by aespa ( bada, redlic, bengal, one more whose name I don’t remember) and the final version
I loved that you used XG as an example. While I would love to watch Sienna and crew do more of the choreography, "New Dance" is one of the very few idol girl group dance performances that I could watch on repeat! XG's version uses the subtle refined girl group style, but they also have excellent flow (and dare I say even a bit of groove).
to answer the question at the end :) Dino of svt truly amazes me he could def work as a dancer
Ooh Can you talk about Taemin's advice era where people were complaining about the un-snyc backup dancers
From what I remember it was mostly about the pre-chorus (?) part with the fast footwork. Fast footwork is notoriously difficult to synchronise. I'm not sure if there were other reasons but I'd say that played a role
very interesting topic to tackle!
I think with Kai and Vata, it's more of a stylistic choice. They both execute the choreo however they felt like based on how they hear the music. They're feeling the song. For me, no matter who I look at, I always prefer Kai. His timing, execution, and interpretation always matches the music the best. It's how he dances plus the song. I noticed for other dancers, they might be really good but they're execution doesn't always the match song they're dancing to. Always knowing how to dance that matches song is pure talent and not something that can be taught. I feel like D.O has that same talent but isn't as polished and advanced.
Kai is so stiff. And hunched
@@a.t.l400It's called core and body strength not stiffness. He has a lot of control because of this. Do you want dancers to just flail around? Have you seen Chanyeol? That's stiffness.
@@goldenribbon5611 it's stiffness cuz he can even groove in a natural way
as someone who doesn't really know anything about dance this video is super interesting! I could tell there was some differences in the examples pointed out in the beginning (IVE/BP compared to the others) but wasn't able to place what the difference was exactly but once it was pointed out, it felt very obvious
There are very few idols that are actual dancers so videos like this makes me happy.
the thing ive noticed in the smoke challenge is
a lot of the idols are literally dancing at 200% and super tense.
most of the challenges for me at least were very off putting.
Honestly the choreo itself is awkward
Can you make a video where you analyse and rank stray kids members dance?
i’d really love to see this!
Never knew Kirsten in HYLT wow
That one video thread of idols doing the smoke challenge was really interesting to see where it didnt work for sone idols at all
I want to see Lee Know dance with Bada again
I always enjoy your videos since you break things down in ways that are clear and easy to understand even for those of us who don’t dance, so thank you ^-^
That's a very interesting subject matter. As a followup, it would be interesting to focus on the techniques used by idols to sing and dance similtaneously, because I think this is one of the main reason for the differences in dance training.
I dont know if you're as knowledgable in singing as you are in dancing, but I sure hope you'll touch upon this subject !
I don't know anything about singing lol
I love sm this kinda of videos
Always love how you illustrate your examples, the differences are so clear!
I became more interested in dancing in kpop because of a former professional (Stray Kids' Lee Know, whose background is absolutely nuts. I really hope he gets to reunite with Bada to do some challenges next comeback but God knows Div1 were allergic to acknowledging his long relationship with Vata and all we got for Saebbing was behind the scenes footage. Anyway, that's getting off-topic lol.)
What makes Lee Know so interesting as a dancer and what might be interesting topics for you to explore more generally are
(1) His group's dance style can be at odds with his own. Not always (see "Easy", which you showed in your video on groove!), but frequently enough that people talk about SKZ getting different choreographers. I'd be interested in an exploration of how concepts are portrayed through dance and what happens when idols in the same group have different dance styles! Cohesion and synchronization are so prized in kpop, so I find how that question is approached really interesting. (And think SKZ are an example of a group whose main dancers are all completely different in terms of style.)
(2) He purposefully takes a more "background" role. (Though contrary to a lot of the discourse on his facial expressions, he's more than capable of stepping up, as seen during Kingdom.) It might be because he comes from a crew background, but it would be cool to see a video where you explore different idol dancers' backgrounds with dance and how it translates to their performance tendencies!
Sorry for the thought dump, you just inspired me!
Great video as always, it was such a relaxing and straight forward watch and to answer your question I think some idols that could work in the commercial scene are Shotaro, Woonbin, Cocona, Jurin, J Hope of the top of my head!
Oh and i forgot HARRY JUNE OF course!!
Thank you so much!
@@facts_in_fiction You're welcome!
Fancy seeing you here Micah, and I agree with you 100%
Cocona is unreal, I agree with the people you put forward.
@@Dee-pn8jb Heyyy!
Idk if you are gonna read this comment or not but I just want to say that I freaking love your videos so much. I am learning so much from you and honestly you and sung hanbin has made me go back into dancing after 10 yrs leaving it. I lack a lot but I want to learn so much and have fun dancing again like I used to. Love you and your content. It's is insightful.
It should especially be watched by those particular kpop stans who jump at any opportunity to bully idols and their skills. Through out the careers idols do end up developing their own personal style bc they have to dance so much in their career and different styles as well. It doesn't matter they were a good dancer or a bad one.
And it's so interesting to watch these idols growing love for dancing along their original skill like singing or rapping etc. For example, taerae is developing love for dance and I have seen so many senior idols becoming great dancers.
Thank you! Good luck on your dance journey
i think it depends on the music if you need to take up space or not like bada's dance i like how kirsten took up space but for wannabe i think they should have used space especially with moves that make them seem bigger if that makes sense
I really believe that Momo from Twice could easily be considered a pro dancer based on the points that you made in this video.
Lol sure we need answer from this creator
I thought she already was? She's been dancing since was a kid
Honorable mentions to feeldog and euijin who are both idols and professional dancers but K-pop Stan's didn't care about that. They are the only ones bridging the gap
Thank you for this video, I got it in my recommend and I find it informational!
Nice video, it's detailed enough that even not-informed audience like me can get the gist.
Will you doing more damce analysis videos in the future? I wanted to see more about styles of Lee Know, Ni-ki, Yunho* and etc
hello, can you please do a dance ranking/analysis of the boyz and oneus?
ah I love your content! im happy you're doing such comparative videos focusing only on dance. I hope that you can do a video about how boy groups that are known to be always in sync (seventeen, infinite, as examples). and please please I wanna see an analysis on stray kids hyunjinl his dance style is so epic and I do think he's underrated :(
Very informative, I love your videos.
6:45 Ten, Taeyong, Eunhyk came first to my mind
Thank you for another clear and interesting video! I know it must take you considerable time to find the clips and get everything so clearly laid out. Your work is truly appreciated
Very interesting idea for a video, thank you!
Can you talk more about the groups that debuted this year, boynextdoor, riize, zb1 and others that I don't remember the name of. And by the way, can you check out Riwoo from bnd's dance? Wow, I saw videos of him dancing and he is VERY good I would like to see an analysis of him
Also a lot of idols are underweight (especially female idols) which causes decreased muscle strength and muscle strength is very important for dancers im pretty sure hyoyeon said that she had to diet because people complained about jer leg looking to muscler and now she can't dance as good anymore
Right you need muscle strength to be able to control your body while dancing fullout
Amazing video as always! I love how you make things so easy for all of your viewers to understand and I appreciate your insights and research so much. Can we expect to see an Ateez ranking in the future please?
Love your vids! I was wondering what do you think of kard’s cake choreo? It’s one of my favourite dance practices to watch everrr
It's fun!
this was a very gooe thought! butnI really think the difference between Dancers ans Kpop idols is that, Idols have images to portray - which often makes idols do moves in a lighter way ( movements are not fully done/ extended ) along this, power and technique is really not the idols strength as their focus is more on keeping their image and vocals ( tho they lipsync 😂 ) And most of the time, when idols do good, they tend to regress as more times comes as they tend to be one with their group which makes them do moves not in their full potential also becoming a hobby.
The technique and power surely is the main things that are not found in kpop groups.
momo, momo could absolutely be a dancer if she wanted to. Simply by looking at her covers you can see she has such a diverse range of dancing capacities
This was pretty helpful for people like me who aren't dancers but can see a huge difference otherwise
What did u think of taehyungs smoke challenge? I enjoyed his the most and I think that style of dance suits him best
I really like his more relaxed approach! I heard he trained with Gof (one of the dancers who were on smf) recently and he seems to have a similar style
True he really improved a lot now
Love your videos 🫶🏼
Btw what do u think of JK smoke challenge? I find it quite interesting
In my opinion one if the better covers, but the camera/editing was a bit distracting 😅
Tbh I don't understand people who compare professional dancers to idol dancers. I might sound harsh but there's no comparison, even the best idol dancers can't compare to professionals. There are some idol dancers that have the talent to be on some professional dancers' level (maybe not the top of the top) but the difference is the training and focus. Idols have other things to focus on like singing/rapping, recording or promoting and also a different training (except the ones who specifically trained a lot before becoming a trainee) so you can't expect them to be on Kristen Dodgen's level (just an example).
But I don't mean one can't prefer an idol/idol group execution, that's preference based on style and personal taste.
2 questions:
1) what's the dancer you like the most amongst the ones participating in SWF2? Mine's gotta be Audrey, even before the show.
2) there are idols that had professional experiences before debut, as you said in this video. One of them is Lee Know of Stray Kids. What do you think about him and the fact that stays say he's a professional dancer who became an idol?
I'm a HUGE stay (my fave group) and I love Lee Know in general and as a dancer, and yeah he had that experience and it shows but... I see stays saying in his crew there were dancers like Bada Lee and Vata (which is true) and they automatically put him on their same level because of that... but as much as I love him I think it's too much.
Edit: maybe I was too harsh
1. I've been following Cera for some time, she was quite overlooked until her viral battle video a few months ago but I really love her style and approach to battles
2. I would say that not all professional experience is equal. Lee Know's experience as a backup dancer is far from the amount and quality of experience that Bada and Vata have in different aspects of the dance scene. I do think that quite a few idols could find jobs specifically dancing backup, theoretically Lee Know probably still could. If you think about Cha Hyunseung on Be Mbitious for example, he worked many years as a backup dancer, but doesn't have much of a skillset beyond those requirements while some former idols showed more. The required skillset boils down to a certain level of technique and learning ability, and then other variables like looks, contacts (it's no coincidence that idols who had some professional jobs like Lee Know, Hanbin trained for years at renowned academies). Therefore my conclusion is mostly that I don't find the "professional" distinction that useful when it comes to skill, but rather achievements, reputation and so on within the scene. Which is why I agree that Lee Know is not on the same level as Bada even though they used to dance together some years ago.
@@facts_in_fiction thank you for your answer!!
@@facts_in_fiction Did you watch Cupcakes dance for WOD 2016? (Bada, Vata, Lee Know, Redy Shin)
@@minamilee yes, I even included the video in one of my older shorts I think lol
Do you think transitioning into idol dancing affects the overall growth in skill of an idol that has a previous proffesional background or one that has received a more "legitimate" and conventional dance training?
I feel like those idols will experience an inevitable regression in skills ( unless they themselves keep wanting to improve and never stop training ) mainly due to being obligated to shift their focus into other fields such as singing, acting, etc.
They also have to take the skill level of their own members into consideration, a dance/performance focused group will usually have a good and competent dance line, but for a more well rounded group where one field isn't the main focus, those idols must feel the need to tone down their abilities in order to achieve better synchronicity with their members. This might become a habit for them and lead to the regression of their abilities.
It's not like with singing where the best vocalist of the group can just flex his/her range and go crazy with belting and singing high notes ( K-pop groups are first and foremost, musicians after all ), but in dance, when you're clearly one of the best/THE best in your group, the attention focuses on you and you stick out like a sore thumb. You either get accused of "overdoing/overdancing" or wanting all the attention for yourself.
Yeah, I definitely think that the artistic growth is usually affected when dancers become idols. Lack of time, the different focus of dance practice with their group etc. I don't think technique necessarily regresses, but their focus / goal probably does
Can you do a Vcha dance ranking?, please uwu
While wacthing this I was wondering when would Babymonster be mentioned and then Boom !!
I hope they debut soon
i have never been more frustrated by ive's group name till now cuz i keep hearing/understanding this as "i have" ---- yada yada. but great analysis anyways
can u do a straykids dance ranking
I prefer the term "back dancers" compared to "backup dancers" because the dancers are not backup, they're a part of the choreo
Did Kristen choreograph HYLT? I thought she never participated in any of it?
Kiel Tutin choreographed that part. She was one of the dancers for the demo
Now that you pointed out, Veta does have a better hips movement than Kai. Kai dance kind of looks stiff.
kai is kinda stiff,has tension idk he stand out cuz he is very energetic
@@jessie4610 Still i prefer Kai dance because it's Kai.....
@@motherhoodsbeauty9279 he is not the best technically speaking but he stand out cuz his stage. Presence
@@jessie4610 True
Now that I saw this, i think IVE really downgraded the original choreo:(
Lisa is just perfect
thank you so well explained! for your question, i think of hyunjin of stray kids could be a great dancer with crazy facial movement
lets be honest, idols give mostly one dancing emoution - to be hot. mostly sell sexy/cool emotions for kids.
you cant be really good dancer with one emotion. also they can dance only kpop style at good level. idols got way to much to work to be 10/10 dancers. buy still most of it looks fun, nice and enjoyable.
dancers (even korean who dance same kpop moves) will be ahead. and we dont know how would a real pro from countrys like USA, Russia, France bang same moves. its like a day and night.
@@facts_in_fiction even korean - same culture/style dancers. real dancers - there are a real education with degree in dance. more like classic styles and so.
Also for dancers is important to try out and do new styles. new emotions, its a problem idols got. its like c-walk moves is a one of oldest youtube dance moves. and k-pop use it sooo often, its cringe. dont wanna be rude, just wanna say, idols job dont give them time to be a real pro dancers. on live stage its a paint to look at them. and i get why, in such a age you need to work a lot.
can u do a dance analysis on mina n explain y shes average
Seventeen perf unit could defo be professional dancers!
how is "back up dancer" used negatively? its only used to describe idols who cant sing therefore they should've stuck to dancing
Nah this made me realize how bad idol dancing is I can't unsee it
The idols whose dancing styles/techniques that stand out to me are: Taemin, Kai, Chaeryeong, Yeji, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook. I don’t know why but I think that they dance differently than their other group members.
No hate ,jhope ok but jk
I can see difference between idol and choreographer but with Kai it’s different he is on the same level as the choreographer.
Kai is an expressive and high-energy performer, which makes him stand out and he is enjoyable to watch, but he doesn't have the best technique.
He has stiffness and tension issues, especially in his upper body. he lacks groove and fluidity, and he usually dances hunched over.
Why making obvios comparissons???? Just for hate.
Did you see the video at least ? OP absolutely doesn't spread hate
Hate😂😂try to accept the truth
@@faraway7733 I know the truth. But some of thesr people will start making hate comment on Idols as you. Making my point clear.
Yeah there’s a difference, most idols can’t dance lol FR FR
The idols whose dancing is closest to actual dancers are Seulgi, Chungha, Chaeryeong and all of SEVENTEEN
All of seventeen? How delusional
Why you getting pissed bro...i didn't even trigger your fandom lmao 😂
Let us live praising our idols
Yes they are the best performers
Go cry about it
There’s no difference imo. The kpop people get paid to dance don’t they, and they train too? =Professional dancers
They may not be choreographers or freestylers tho, but they make a living dancing & they train for it
If the groups were told to have something different, they’d train for it, but they’re told to keep it certain ways and that’s just style, still does not take away professionalism
Dancer-one who dances
Professional-one who gets paid to do something, or is trained in a certain area- related to their work (collins)
Professional dancer-a dancer who is trained in an area to dance and may earn money
An idol is a professional dancer. They just have other things to deal with than the professional dancer that isn’t to do with dancing
Like I stated in the description, I put "professional" as a simplification in the title to make it short and understandable, also put it in quotation marks in the thumbnail. This is the way kpop fans usually distinguish between people whose work involves dancing (idols, cover dancers) and those who get jobs specifically as dancers and based on a certain skillset (backup, teaching classes at a dance school, paid to choreograph etc).
Ive looked better than Chika. They looked more feminine and elegant. Their dance matches their personality and song
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