Friday, January 24, 2014

Over used sexy concept?


Had to get this of my chest. You remember my last AOA post about them apparently being too sexy? Yes well they actually changed their choreography for “Miniskirt” for their appearances on the different music stages. Even though they already appeared on a few music stages with their “too” sexy dance. By taking the advice provided by fans they will calm down their dance. The first performance of their new choreography will be presented on Music Bank. Question for you guys. Do you think there are too many female groups out there using the sexy concept?
Sechskies member Eun Ji Won provided his opinion on that subject. In a nutshell he said if every girl group used the sexy concept K-Pop will become too sexual and that girl groups also need to use the cute concept. Super Juniors Heechul also had something to say about the sexy concept. He pretty much said that the cute concepts have been reserved for the children who are on “Dad! Where Are We Going?” and he compared being an entertainer to being a purchasable product. The product has to appeal to the buyer for it to be bought. 

Now back to AOA “Miniskirt”. Since the song came out it has received over one million views. The song is catchy and has potential to get stuck in your head. But everyone is finding it upsetting because of all their booty shaking. I was more offended by Gary’s “Shower Later” then this song. They also contrasted their sexiness with some innocents thrown in. the members of AOA are women who I would say are comfortable with their bodies. I don’t think that this video is over-sexualized. It just is what it is. They are not shy about embracing their sexuality. I didn’t think their skirts were too short or embarrassing to watch them unzip there skirts either. I think this was a clean sexy. People need to get off their high horse and just deal with it.
The truth is sex sales. I see more people complaining about how this female group is too sexy but they don’t complain about the male groups being too sexy. A man can show off their abs and its okay, but if a female is wearing skirt that people deem too short it’s inappropriate. I think Korea is a little more conservative then America but are they going to force grown, mature women to use a cute concept. Every group should fine a concept that fits them. They shouldn’t be forced to use either cute, sexy or a tomboy concept. Let women be women. For your music to sale you do need to appeal to the audience. So you need to adapt to what is popular. Cute concepts need to be used for those who are younger or just has that certain look. But grown women and men should be able to be comfortable and sexy. Let them be themselves and not force them into a box that fits our own beliefs. I come from a religious background but I don’t have a cow over what they wear. I may not be a fan of AOA’s but we should support them no matter their concept. Every year there will be a concept that is more popular.

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