Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of K-pop, its history, influence, and some popular K-pop groups.

Materials and Prep

• Device with internet access
• Notebook and pen
• No prior knowledge required, just an interest in K-pop!

Activities

• K-pop Group Research: Choose a K-pop group that interests you and research their history, members, popular songs, and achievements.
• K-pop Dance Tutorial: Watch a dance tutorial of a K-pop song and try to learn the choreography. You can find tutorials on YouTube.
• K-pop Lyrics Analysis: Pick a K-pop song, look up the English translation of the lyrics, and analyze the meaning behind them.

Talking Points

• History of K-pop: "K-pop originated in South Korea in the early 1990s and has since grown into a global phenomenon."
• Influence of K-pop: "K-pop has a unique blend of catchy music, impressive choreography, and visually appealing concepts that captivate audiences worldwide."
• Popular K-pop Groups: "Groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, and TWICE have gained immense popularity and have broken into the international music scene."