A lot of Korean students know about a Korean boy band named, Big Bang. They are really famous in Asia, and their songs are loved by a lot of Koreans. 2 days ago, this boy band released a new alum called, “Remember”. I loved all the songs in the album. I especially liked a song titled, “Sunset Glow”. When I listened to all the songs in the album, I knew that millions of fans will love these songs. Also, I knew that these songs will effect thousands of children that listen to them. Even though I loved all these songs, I was worried about the effects that this song will cause to Korean children. I’m not just talking about Big Bang. I am talking about all the other famous bands and singers of Korea.
Firstly, most of the famous songs that Korean children love are about romance. We can take the songs made by Big Bang as an example. The only song that they made which is not related to romance is “How Gee” and “Dirty Cash”. These romance-related songs are not good for the children, because romance bothers a child’s education. Considerable amount of children in Korea will be effected, because a lot of children will listen to famous songs.
Secondly, a lot of music videoes made by famous bands or singers contain scenes that give bad effects toward children. We can take a music video of “Day by Day” as an example. This video contains a scene of two members of Big Bang fighting physically. Also, it shows one member who destroys his house to show his anger. Some kids might follow this after they watch the video.
I hope a lot of singers and bands will consider about the effects that they give toward children. They should change their songs and movies into more of a beneficial type.
Sunset Glow
Day by Day
Yes, many music videos show violent actions or not appropriate things. I believe that the people who create the music videos should get rid of all the violent scenes. Also, they should also not talk about romance. These days, the famous or popular singers and their music videos are distracting the students from studying.
Comment by Julia — November 9, 2008 @ 4:59 am
You are correct in everything and I agree with your opinion. The only thing that I don’t agree is the point when you said that the children will follow what the singers are doing in the video. It’s not really realistic that students will destroy their house in the future just because they saw this video. Anyway, I agree in all the other parts, especially the part when you said that it would distract students that are studying. I think singers should be careful in the music videos they make.
Comment by John — November 9, 2008 @ 11:35 am
I agree with your opinion. I think some music videos contain violent things. It may affect the children to be violent or maybe think violence is okay. I hope the singers in Korea make music videos more appropriate for the kids to watch.
Comment by William — November 10, 2008 @ 7:13 am