<p>I thought I'd write my Common App essay about how I started out loving kpop, and I've become fascinated how the Kpop industry revolving around girl/boybands has garnered followers to the point to which there is extreme support or condemnation of the groups along with fan wars and such. I also find it fascinating how it is such a cash cow and its a rising industry which is becoming more and more prosperous. not only that but i foresee and look forward to a merge in kpop and american music (talk about 2NE1, etc). </p>
<p>After I thought of this, I noticed that some people have asked about kpop-related essays. Is this a very unoriginal essay? Would it be a bad idea then? If not, could it even be considered an original essay?</p>
<p>Also what else could I add to this concept?</p>
<p>It’s not exactly an unoriginal essay (though I’m sure quite a few people write about it, but don’t let that deter you), but your seems to be less about you and more about K-pop. The only thing I learned about you from your description is that you’re fascinated with k-pop, and that’s very one-dimensional. </p>
<p>Perhaps you could make the rise of K-pop synonymous with your rise as a person, or you could talk about certain attributes of yours that it appeals to, or how it meshes with your personality. I personally wouldn’t be able to write a good essay on any genre of music (for the common app essay at least) but I’m sure it’s possible, yet difficult.</p>
<p>At first glance at your name…I already knew what was coming xD. Its definitely a unique topic and has its distinction…but be careful to concentrate the purpose of the essay and how it reflects who you are as an applicant. K-Pop in general…from my experiences…has become an delirium about idols, appearance, and materialism…which I don’t approve of. But I still listen to the music…because its so dam catchy xP.</p>
<p>Topic seems really interesting…
But as everyone else said, the essay needs to be centered on YOU not Girls Generation.</p>