I don't see how these Korean performers keep going astray in the US. What ever happened at studying another's failures and learning from them? I feel like...the Korean music companies keep making the same damn mistakes with Rain, Boa, and Se7en. Bland songs. Bland videos. Sub-par English. They are rushing these debuts when their performers can't even give casual interviews in English...and yet they're expecting the American public to wet its panties in anticipation? It's like they have an IDEA of what music Americans will think is a big hit but it's just a weird, pale imitation.
I listened to the complete song and it didn't blow me away at all. I didn't even feel excited. It was just a repetitive beat with a noticeable accent.
-ginger
I wouldn't say BoA is a failure yet. She hasn't even debuted. I do agree that it is a bad time for BoA to market into the U.S. consider the economy is in a shaky state and music doesn't sell as well as it used to. However a lot of bland songs with bland videos, or songs with sub-par english seem to still get by in the U.S. music scene. People seemed to prefer to listen to the beat of the song rather than the actual lyrics and not a lot of people watch music videos anymore. If the song is catchy enough it'll get requested on radios and video play, which helps get the artist recognized.
Even if the artists that are from foreign countries don't debut to a instant success here, it doesn't make them a failure. You don't always get it right the first time, it takes several tries. BoA has a very strong work ethic and she's been studying English as well as training for years for this debut. I don't think she just decided one day "Hey I want to go to America and become a famous singer there."
I don't think there is anything wrong with foreign artists trying to break into the U.S. market. It's the fact there is potential to make more money here and to gain worldwide recognition as a result, which is why so many foreign artists want to break into the American music industry. If Rihanna just stayed in Barbados I doubt she would be making the money that she is earning today (or any other successful foreign artist for that matter).
I understand what ur saying about the club play, you have a good point but like I said that doesnt mean Boa will be a success because her song gets alot of club play...Cher "Do you believe" anyone??
Like I said earlier I don't think alot of people in this thread keep up with the american music scene to understand what I'm saying.
However Cher did get a lot of radio play when that song came out and people were requesting it. Not everyone might have converted as a hardcore Cher fan but she did get a lot of recognition and over all it was a success. So I wouldn't say that was a failure for her. Bad example.
What I meant was that for BoA's song to be playing at clubs when she hasn't debuted yet, it's a good sign and start. I didn't say she would be an instant success.
To Evercool: Why is it when someone makes a statement you disagree with you have to make a snarky remark but when the same is done to you, you can't even come up with a decent rebuttal? I never said to leave but if you like making people miserable then by all means go ahead. I mean what else are you going to do with your time? Again your maturity level is pretty self-explanatory, seriously how old are you?
and it's like top 40 songs too. plus radio stations don';t really define all American music anyway.
