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k-pop groups to feed your growing obsession
(Carolina Malis)
Be honest: maybe you’re one of those people
who’s been hearing about k-pop all over the place lately
and decided it’s finally time to surrender. Well, you’ve
come to the right place. In case you’re absolutely new to
[5] the concept, k-pop stands for Korean Pop and yes, it’s
popular worldwide. This music category embraces many
different genres. But k-pop is not just about the music,
and that’s why it’s so addictive.
My personal list of recommendations is infinite,
[10] but there are some names you should add to your
playlist as soon as possible in order to get you started
with some addictive jams. Here are some bands you’ll
definitely want to check out first.
GOT7
[15] These guys are just having an absolutely crazy
year, and I suggest you hop on now. Their newest album
Dye is great, which comes as literally no surprise. What
really makes them so lovable is their group chemistry.
They’ve got hilarious brotherly energy in any given
[20] interview.
MOMOLAND
Music groups formed on reality shows have just
their own type of greatness, and this girl group is proof.
They were created on the appropriately titled “Finding
[25] Momoland” in 2016 and have been killing it ever since.
Even though, like many groups, the member lineup has
slightly changed over the years.
BTS
Can we really talk about k-pop without mentioning
[30] BTS? Don’t think so. BTS is arguably ‘the’ most popular
k-pop group around the globe, and with good reason.
Their achievements include: reaching number one on
iTunes in more than 65 countries, holding first place on
Billboard’s Social chart for 114 weeks in a row, and
[35] they also absolutely crushed a U.S. stadium tour.
NCT
One of the largest k-pop groups, NCT features 21
members, but they do not perform all together. The
group is divided into subunits NCT 127, NCT U, NCT
[40] Dream and WayV. NCT Dream embraces more of a
young, bright feel, while NCT U is kind of a special
snowflake unit where members rotate based on specific
concepts. NCT 127 is considered Seoul’s representative
group, while WayV stands as the Chinese group. It may
[45] be a bit confusing at the beginning, but once you deep
dive into their powerful songs and outstanding videos,
you’ll become NCT-ed.
(Adapted from https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a264 74652/best-k-pop-bands/?fbclid=IwAR1RzTmBWr3p-BHrYEzCfo8XkG Gc7zBzAICMrRKmrnzhry7TYZOswhaxNAk. Access on 17 aug 2020)
Mark the correct alternative(s) according to the text.
01) The modal verbs “should” (line 10) and “may” (line 44) are used to express some advice and a possibility, respectively.
02) The word “which” (line 17) functions as an interrogative pronoun in this sentence.
04) The conjunction “Even though” (line 26) can be replaced with However, with no change in the meaning of the sentence.
08) The pronouns “them” (line 18) and “their” (line 23) refer to “These guys” (line 15) and “Music groups” (line 22), respectively.
16) The excerpt “They were created” (line 24) is an example of active voice.
