Seniors Mya and Michele Harvey lead the K-Pop, or Korean Pop Music, club in introducing a new style of song and dance to students at Noll.

K-Pop is a relatively new style of music that has recently come into trend in the US. While similar styles existed, the invention of the modern style caused a shift in the South Korean music industry in the early 90’s. The spread of the all new electropop saw further growth in the early 2000’s across Japan, and finally in 2012 K-Pop was recognized as South Korea’s “greatest export” by Time Magazine. It’s electro pop with elements of rock and hip-hop. Some popular artists include Mamamoo and SXSW. However, you don’t have to look very far to find good K-Pop music.

“I discovered K-pop this summer on youtube. It was a music video that was on the Top Viewed categories,” says Michele.

Sophomore Heather Hernandez reveals the true inspiration behind taking that interest from an idea into a real club.

“It was just an idea at first with our manager, Daisy Abuzead. She gave us the push to start it when she put she was the president of KPDC in our college applications. Because of that we had to make it”, she said. A simple beginning but it’s led to unexpected passion and dedication from its members. The K-Pop club meets every Tuesday and Thursday during SRT to share new musical discoveries and practice popular dance moves in coordination with the songs. Each member has their own reason behind joining the Bishop Noll K-Pop community.

Mya Harvey shares hers “I enjoy the k-pop music ,and being able to relate to people that like the same music as you is pretty awesome.” Some might be intimidated by the unfamiliar style of music or just the prospect of joining a new club, but it seems that K-Pop is bringing together a variety of Noll students. All of K-Pop’s 19 members boast of the club’s unique style and the joy in connecting with other students.

Leave the nerves and uncertainty at home, K-Pop is welcoming to all. Michele Harvey encourages your interest in the group.

“If anyone is thinking about joining then join! Don’t think about what others think of it, just do what you like and what makes you smile,” she says.