When I first got into K-pop, I was wary of a lot of girl groups since I was uneasy with the whole cutesy to the point of infantile vibe they gave while still aiming for sex appeal. I watched with interest as K-pop began to depart from ‘cutesy’ and go towards the more overtly sexual and different groups pushed different boundaries. So When 2011 heralded the release of stuff like Rania’s “Dr. Feel Good” and HyunA’s “Bubble Pop”, I thought they were the ultimate signs of the future of a lot of girl groups – super blatant doses of female sexuality. However, after listening to/watching the past few comebacks from female artists, I’ve been noticing the opposite – a gradual shift away from overt sexuality to a more understated sensuality. Though it might be a bit too early to label it a trend, there is definitely a difference in not just the visuals but also the overall sound of releases from female groups that are really interesting to notice.
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