2NE1 (Photo from the official website) |
The
Korean wave, led by Korean pop music, is steadily gaining traction
internationally and becoming the focus of local fan communities.
The
trend began with a May 1 flash mob in Paris to convince SM
Entertainment to add a second concert to their European tour schedule
after the first concert on June 10 sold out in only a few minutes. In
response, SM brought in its K-pop talent for a second concert on June
11, which attracted more than 13,000 fans from across Europe.
For
K-pop fans overseas, flash mob demonstrations have become a common
tactic for groups trying to bring K-pop concerts to their hometowns.
Following rallies held in Peru, Brazil and Mexico last month, fans in
Toronto, Los Angeles and New York organized flash mobs during the first
week of July to demonstrate their support and passion.
On July
9, U.K. K-pop aficionados plan to hold a flash mob in London’s Trafalgar
Square to request a concert from YG Entertainment, including bands like
Big Bang and 2NE1. The rally is expected to attract hundreds of fans
through the “Bring YG to the UK” Facebook Page.
By Hwang Dana
Korea.net Staff Writer
[Source: Korea.net]