... to highlight how K-pop songs are not all bubblegum pop – but can be influenced by "heavier" and more aggressive genres as well, such as nu-metal. Ultimately, I found the essay on popular music by Adorno to be a good comparison to the K-pop industry as a whole, with several aspects ... hired production teams that decide what is being sung and in what style. Even in the case of G-Dragon, who is known for composing and writing a majority of the group's songs, it is a collaborative effort with Hong-jun "Teddy" Park, YG Entertainment's in-house producer. ... ; Lee told the audience in Pari...

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