K-POP Producer for a Day: Creating Your Own Comeback

Materials Needed:

• A device with internet access (for YouTube, etc.)
• Notebook or paper
• Pencils, pens, or markers
• Optional: Colored pencils or crayons for design work
• An open space for dancing

Lesson Plan (Approximately 60-90 minutes)

Part 1: The Music Video Deep Dive (15-20 minutes)

Goal: To analyze the key components of a K-POP music video beyond just watching it. We are going to be music detectives!

1. Choose Your Focus Song: Select one K-POP music video to be our case study. Pick a current favorite!
2. First Viewing - Just for Fun: Watch the music video one time through just to enjoy it.
3. Second Viewing - Detective Mode: Watch the video again, but this time, pause whenever you want to take notes. In your notebook, create four sections and try to answer these questions:
   • Story & Concept: What is the main idea or story? Is it happy, powerful, mysterious, or dreamy? What clues tell you this (colors, setting, acting)?
   • Lyrics & Message: Look up a "lyric video" for the song (e.g., search "TWICE - Fancy English Lyrics"). What is the song about? What is the main message? Write down your favorite line.
   • Choreography (Dance): What is the most memorable dance move? This is called the "point choreography." Is the dancing sharp and powerful or smooth and flowy?
   • Style & Fashion: What kind of outfits are they wearing? Do the outfits change? How do the clothes match the song's concept?
4. Discuss: Briefly talk about what you discovered. What makes this music video so effective and fun to watch?

Part 2: You're the Songwriter! (15-20 minutes)

Goal: To practice creative writing by creating your own lyrics that fit the theme of a song.

1. Choose Your Mission: You have two options:
   • Option A (Remix): Take the song you just analyzed and write a new 4-line verse or chorus for it. It should match the song's original message.
   • Option B (Original): Choose a simple theme (like "Friendship," "Having Confidence," or "A Sunny Day") and write a 4-line chorus for a brand new song.
2. Write Your Lyrics: In your notebook, draft your lyrics. Don't worry about perfection! The goal is to express an idea. Try to make it catchy.
   Teacher Tip: Encourage rhyming, but focus more on the feeling and message. Read the lyrics aloud to see how they sound.

Part 3: Choreograph the Point Dance (10-15 minutes)

Goal: To create a short, memorable dance move that connects to your lyrics.

1. Connect to Your Words: Read your new lyrics out loud. What kind of movement do they make you think of? If your song is about confidence, maybe it's a strong pose. If it's about friendship, maybe it's a move that looks like a high-five or a hug.
2. Create an 8-Count Move: In your open space, create a short dance sequence that lasts for 8 counts (like counting "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8"). This will be your "point choreography." It should be unique and repeatable.
3. Practice: Practice your 8-count dance a few times so you can remember it. Try doing it while saying your lyrics!

Part 4: The Comeback Stage - Concept Presentation (10-15 minutes)

Goal: To bring all the pieces together and present your creative vision, just like a K-POP group does for their "comeback."

1. Design Your Concept (Optional, 5 min): On a piece of paper, quickly sketch a costume idea for your comeback stage. What would you wear to perform your song? Add notes about colors or style.
2. Prepare Your Presentation: Get ready to share your work. You will be the group's leader, explaining the new comeback!
3. Present Your "Comeback": Share your project by explaining the following:
   • The Artist & Song Title: Announce your group (it can be a real one) and the title of your new song.
   • The Concept: Explain the main idea. "Our concept for this comeback is dark and mysterious..." or "This comeback has a fun, retro summer concept."
   • The Lyrics: Read your original lyrics aloud with energy.
   • The Point Choreography: Perform your 8-count point dance!
   • The Style: Show your costume sketch and explain how it fits the concept.

Extension & Wrap-up (5 minutes)

Goal: To reflect on the creative process.

• Reflection: What was your favorite part of being a K-POP producer? Was it writing lyrics, creating the dance, or designing the overall concept?
• Next Steps: Think about what you could add. Could you design an album cover? Write a full song? Create a whole minute of choreography? The possibilities are endless!