Japanese idol group AKB48’s popularity is so phenomenal that it even has politicians lobbying for concerts in their country. The mega group isn’t so hot in South Korea though, where their own idol group brands have gained international acclaim.
Japanese idol group AKB48’s popularity is so phenomenal that it even has politicians lobbying for concerts in their country. The mega group isn’t so hot in South Korea though, where their own idol group brands have gained international acclaim.
The two distinct pop culture styles came to a head during the recent Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) held in South Korea, when AKB48 teamed up with five Korean idol groups and delivered a less-than-stellar performance.
AKB48 generally portrays a cute image, while Korean groups tend to lean towards mature sexiness. But what set them apart in that event was that the Korean side outshone AKB48 with energetic movements and superior choreography.
