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[HerCucumber]

The popularity of Girls' Generation has skyrocketed among Russian young people. A growing number of young Russians has become interested in Korean pop culture these days. More than 100 fan cafes dedicated to Korean pop culture have opened on the Russian networking site "V Kontakte" as of July 31. Their membership rosters range from as little as hundreds to as many as thousands of members, as more and more Russians are becoming the fans of Lee Hyo-ri, Rain, Wonder Girls, Girls Generation, 2NE1, 2PM, 2AM and SHINee.


Each cafe features the latest video materials about their favorite singers. Russian fans even vote on K-pop cafe charts every month to pick the best K-pop song.


Many Russians are also big fans of Korean TV shows and movies. They also vote for their favorite shows. Some cafes even offer access to illegal downloads. Cafes dedicated to actors Lee Jun-ki, Kong Yoo, Kang Dong-won, Kim Ah-joong and Song Hye-gyo have hundreds of members. The latest Korean TV shows, such as "Boys Over Flowers," as well as shows that aired years ago enjoy enormous popularity in Russia.


Many Russian Internet users laud Korean TV shows for their original soundtracks, while others give credit to actors and actresses for their pretty looks. Fans of Korean movies have set up cafes dedicated to directors Park Chan-wook and Kim Ki-deok.


It has been only two years since the Russian youth, who are big fans of Samsung mobile phones, began taking interest in Korean pop culture. Once, many Russians admired Japanese culture, with Japanese sushi being all the rage among affluent Russians. Young Russian women imitated Japanese hairstyles and watched famous Japanese anime films. But recently the popularity of Japanese culture has been on the decline, giving way to Korean pop culture.


College student Anastasya Petuhova, 20, said, "Korean songs are very exciting. The choreography is also unique and stylish. The music industry in Korea is highly advanced because many groups compete for popularity."


One Korean professor who teaches Korean in Moscow said, "A growing number of students want to study Korean. The popularity of Korean culture in Russia will contribute to the development of both nations."





source : KBS, koreanmovie.com


SNSD's plan to take over the world is already beginning ;;;

[Riemann Sum]

No one can resist the charm of So Nyuh Shi Dae :]. It's a little strange imagining Russians listening to upbeat Korean pop :P.

Thanks for sharing~

[Trina]

lol that's pretty awesome even though this article seemed to be about kpop in general
neverless! our girls are prime. lols.
their loved can be reached internationally xD
thanks for translating

[sharxsurf]

hah ! :sq_silver_surprise:

looks like kp0p has been spreading all over the world..

i guess snsd's influence plays part in helping the spread..

i'm pr0ud to be S0NE ! :clapping:

[awesumnine]

yay girls
take over the world ^^
that's what we want too, for you girls to be well known across the world.

SNSD hwaiting <3

[shouta]

yay! even russian love them xD
i think snsd can be the most reason for ppl to learn korean hahaha. (at least it works for me)

snsd hwaiting!

[{♥}zhen]

Woots. No one can resist snsd ! (:
They really are taking over the world already by influencing the largest country !
Woots ! Go snsd!

[p3rf3c7ch405]

SNSD's plan to take over the world is already beginning

soon SNSD will be loved by all. i can't wait till then. but still, it was just like yesterday when japan took over and now, it's koreans, just like the article said. i mean, they practically are taking over the world slowly and SNSD is helping it. it's a good thing that they're all spreading internationally. who can't resist out girls? (except antis :harhar:) nice job russians. :wewt: though it would seem a bit strange to hear that russians are listening to foreign asian music. but then again, it is SNSD, so you can't blame them.

Edited by p3rf3c7ch405, 28 November 2009 - 10:25 PM.

[honseffect75]

Russia? Really?
now they went GLOBAL for real!
ahahah, never expected russia to go for Korean media, but thats fine.
as long as the girls get world wide exposure

[MaknaeLove]

Wow. I never expected Russia to be swept by kpop at all.
But it's awesome that our girls being loved as well.
Korean culture must be fascinating to the whole world.
Well that does mean that our girls' worldwide reign is coming soon.
Thanks for the article.

[firasalmira]

wow that's great!!! snsd take over the world!!!!!!!! yaaaaaay
i'm happy to read this^^ (i don't know why, it's just like that^^)
even russians love them! awesome~

thanks for sharing anyways^^

[nekoi yuka]

I'm Russian and I love SNSD, so it's true!
But I should say, that they are less popular, than it's written here. But we still love them a lot!
And this article is kinda old, I've seen it already a few months before...

[NIKiinthecity]

who doesn't love Korea and it's culture..... Korean culture is very interesting
especially the fan girls and fan boys.... when i listen to any k-pop perf i always hear the fans' chants..
the chants have been part of the song,,, whenever i listen to k-music, i always add the chants for the song...
it's really cool... and foods are awesome too

and yeah SNSD is taking over the world.. hehe

[Aspidiske]

Wow even to the ends of Russia they are very famous eh?! Girls' Generation fever fighting! Hallyu is really coming up the charts. I wish it would be forever. LOL. haha I haven't realized Russians are fad of Kpop and Kdramas! I never knew! T_T

[TanKeeCal]

Wow! SNSD's popularity is on the way spreading in European countries starting with Russia?

That's kind of an exciting piece of good news.

I think SNSD is gonna be famous around the world in near future and maybe Extra-terrestrial being will know about them?

[Cole]

SNSD's plan to take over the world is already beginning

here here!!! couldn't agree more hahaha
although this reminds me of what a certain cassie always tells me
i can't help but feel it will be the girls who will stand triumphant in the end!
snsd hwaiting!

[EsPirit]

Lols!! yes.. they are going to dominate the world!! XD

they are going to start with europen cities.. kekeke..

SNSD Hwaitting!! <3 3 3 3 3~~ thx for translatingg~!!

[KimGabyYeon]

OMG! Russia!? really? so AWESOME!
hahaha~ the girl are beginning their world conquer! *---*
I hope that soon the whole American Continent get conquered too
SNSD Hwaiting!

[yetti]

woot! All your base are belong to Soshi!
Russia is one of the last places in the world I would've thought Halyu wave would be reaching.

SNSD is taking over the world. When is it gonna be Australia's turn?
SNSD HWAITING! <3

[GO!Lux]

Ohoh, so another European country is falling for Korean music! Or maybe I have to consider Russia as an Asian one...?
Whatever, I'm glad to see our girls take over the world, especially cause I'm far far away from Korea and hope to see them here one day (:
Thanks for the translation! (;