Should BLACKPINK Go Sexy For The West? (5 Viewers)

[Darkyoda47]

As we all know by now, BP is trying their hand at the American market.
Now looking back at some of the biggest GG acts in the US, in recent years of course, most of the biggest hits have been sexy orientated. I mean it shouldn't really be surprising since sex sells well there, unlike in Asia.
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Two of the biggest GG songs in America, so far have been these two;

1. Work From Home



2. Worth It


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As you can see, both are pretty explicit both visually and lyrically.
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What do you think of BP doing a concept like this? Are you against it? Are you for it? Do you not care as long as you like the song?​

 

[Darkyoda47]

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[kuro]

honestly, I don't want them to go that, but if the music is ok...

 

[planetarium]

No.

The west has already had its fair share of sexy acts, it's predictable and boring and takes away from the music when done wrong. Not to say that they couldn't pull it off! It's just that they really should go for what works for them instead of forcibly trying to cater to western tastes.

 

[Darkyoda47]

honestly, I don't want them to go that, but if the music is ok...

Any particular reason why not?

 

[yeji]

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why am I not counted as a blink?

 

[Darkyoda47]

No.

The west has already had its fair share of sexy acts, it's predictable and boring and takes away from the music when done wrong. Not to say that they couldn't pull it off! It's just that they really should go for what works for them instead of forcibly trying to cater to western tastes.

But what if their success depends on it? Besides Destiny's Child's Survivor, I can't really think of any GG that's done extremely well with Girl Crush.

 

[yeji]

I love 5H but I really don't think that this is what Blackpink should do. I believe that BP can do that with the style they have been going for now

 

[Walnutt]

No. They would just get drowned out in the sea of sexy pop stars.
Girl Crush is perfect for the US. Besides, I feel like the majority of non-kpop fans would see them as being try-hards if they go sexy. And let us not forget how CL didn't exactly blow up out here with Bad Bitches...

 

[Darkyoda47]

why am I not counted as a blink?

Girl you stan too many groups! I remember Blackjack, Insomnia, Buddy and Orbit. Everything else, to put it in Jiwoo's words, I DON'T RECALL

 

[Darkyoda47]

No. They would just get drowned out in the sea of sexy pop stars.
Girl Crush is perfect for the US. Besides, I feel like the majority of non-kpop fans would see them as being try-hards if they go sexy. And let us not forget how CL didn't exactly blow up out here with Bad Bitches...

Is it perfect for the US? Can you think of any major GG hit that did extremely well (with the exception of Destiny's Child's Survivor) without the racy element?

 

[Walnutt]

Is it perfect for the US? Can you think of any major GG hit that did extremely well (with the exception of Destiny's Child's Survivor) without the racy element?

No, and that's why it's perfect. It would be unique. They need that unique factor so they're not seen as just a wannabe western act.

 

[NogaNono]

Honestly, I don’t see them as a sexy girl group. It just doesn’t match with their personalities and style, I feel. The girl crush songs they make match them because they’re not overly explicit and a lot of them are just fun and energetic. Anything more I feel would just be totally out of character for them. I feel like Jisoo is the only one who could maybe pull off a sexy concept out of the group but I just couldn’t see it happening.

 

[planetarium]

But what if their success depends on it? Besides Destiny's Child's Survivor, I can't really think of any GG that's done extremely well with Girl Crush.

I mean, if they want to go sexy and they pull it off well, then great! However being sexy isn't what made them popular, so I'm pretty sure they'd be well off even without having to resort to the sexy concept. At least I'd rather take Blackpink as they are than make them fit a popular mold and in the process make them less unique.

 

[Darkyoda47]

No, and that's why it's perfect. It would be unique. They need that unique factor so they're not seen as just a wannabe western act.

Hmm that's true. Well, what they need first is a good American producer. Teddy is not gonna cut it in the US, I believe.

 

[Riasama]

I like what they're doing now 8)

 

[Myco]

I can't really imagine BP being sexy

 

[Walnutt]

Hmm that's true. Well, what they need first is a good American producer. Teddy is not gonna cut it in the US, I believe.

This I do agree with. But I hope Teddy remains as a co-producer to make sure the BP sound remains intact

 

[Darkyoda47]

I mean, if they want to go sexy and they pull it off well, then great! However being sexy isn't what made them popular, so I'm pretty sure they'd be well off even without having to resort to the sexy concept. At least I'd rather take Blackpink as they are than make them fit a popular mold and in the process make them less unique.

That's a good point. They might lose their some of their current fandom if they decide to suddenly go sexy. Tbh they good probably be more of a physical sales monster, like Billie Eilish, by being unique rather than a group that produces massive hits.

 

[Hyunjin]

how do i say this...I don't think BP could ever be sexy enough for the general public in the West. They can be kpop sexy but that is very different lol.