[PLAYLIST] K-Music Covers

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Cover songs can be fairly over-looked in a world where new tracks are being released every day, but covers of old songs do have a unique importance in themselves. A cover can pay homage to a beloved artist, give a new lease of life to a forgotten track or show the versatility of a new performer. An artist can add their own style to a well-known piece of music, or simply try something different without committing to an entirely new concept.

Part of the beauty of covers is that you can potentially despise them wholeheartedly and feel they have butchered a song, or even prefer them to the original. We have gathered a selection of cover songs for this playlist for you to either enjoy or deplore!

[PLAYLIST] School Special!

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It's that time once again, the new academic year is starting and students everywhere are beginning or going back to school, university or college. It can be a time of happiness, nervousness and even dread for many of us. Those of us who are now full-time workers also probably look back upon their school years with mixed feelings of warm nostalgia and perhaps, a little relief that they no longer have to endure their most hated lessons.

Whatever your age, you have probably noticed that schools serve as a popular background for many a Korean MV, drama and film. It is easy to see why this is the case - a school setting can provide the perfect backdrop for drama, first love, friendship and fighting.

To celebrate this dynamic time of year, we have decided to select a few K-Pop MVs that feature a school theme. Do you have a favourite?

[EDITORIAL] Can a famous boss damage a group's brand?

 

 

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Back when 5 member boy group MBLAQ where about to debut in 2009, there was much excitement. This was a group created by the one and only Rain - who is often dubbed the 'King of K-Pop'. Many people were curious to see what sort of group would come out from someone who has enjoyed so much success in the industry himself.

 

The group made their official debut at Rain's 'Legend of Rainism ' concert in October of that year and they were received well. A lot of their earlier singles and mini album tracks were written, composed and choreographed by Rain himself and enjoyed a good reception. As time went on though, it seemed that MBLAQ spent more time talking about Rain than they did about themselves.

[PLAYLIST] K-Pop songs to get you pumped up!

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Ever feel like going into hibernation for a while? Just closing yourself away from the outside world and the complexities of life and going full-force into lazy mode? Everyone feels this way every now and again, but unfortunately, life often doesn't allow us the chance to give into these urges. Music can be a vital source of support for many of us during these times. It can pick us up and give that motivation and push we need to get going. K-Pop is a genre that offers so many songs to get you pumped up and ready to go. Here are just a few.

UnitedKpop Personal K-Music Playlists: Holly

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This may look like quite a narcissistic theme of posts for us to write, and well, it is. However, we don’t just want to shove our personal K-Pop choices in your face, we actually want to begin a dialogue between ourselves and you – the reader!

We want you to get to know us, but to also share your opinions on our song choices and - more importantly - make your own playlists that you can share with everyone.

[GET THE K-POP LOOK - UNISEX EDITION]: TEENTOP - 'Rocking'

 

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TEENTOP are back again, this time with the crazily energetic and fast-paced electro-pop track ‘Rocking’! Everyone, limber up your legs ready for dancing and look here to see how you can mimic their style on the British High Street!