Apart from being r/kpopthoughts inofficial history teacher, I am also a full time CS student. So, I have obviously not just heard of ChatGPT, but also have given in to the temptation to use it for programming exercises or mathematical proof. Now we’ve all heard “ChatGPT is not always factually right” and I have to admit, I’ve used it and never really used the results it gave me, but I know a lot of people who trust it with their lives LMAO. So I just want to drive home the fact that you shouldn’t trust it - by pitting it against me in my best niche topic. I made it write a few short paragraphs, and I will correct it with my factual knowledge. So, let’s go. Unleash the AI!

An Introduction to 80s Korean Pop Music - Written by ChatGPT

The 80s was a significant era for Korean pop music, also known as K-pop. During this time, K-pop began to emerge as a popular music genre with unique characteristics and styles that set it apart from other music genres. In this document, we will take a closer look at the evolution of K-pop during the 80s, its key features, and some of the most influential musicians and bands of the time.

Ok so here we go. It’s making a nice start lmao

The 80s saw the rise of several musical genres in Korea, including ballads, rock, and dance music. However, it was the emergence of a new pop sound that would eventually become known as K-pop.

names genres

names “a new pop sound”

refuses to elaborate

leaves

The genre was heavily influenced by American and Japanese pop music, but it also incorporated elements of traditional Korean music.

Ah yes, the classic wikipedia introduction of Kpop.

Some of the key features of 80s K-pop included upbeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and the use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments. The genre also placed a strong emphasis on music videos, which often featured elaborate choreography and fashion styles.

ha! First mistake. The 80s did have music videos, but they didn’t dance at all. It was more of a montage of them lipsyncing to the song while sitting, standing, posing or walking somewhere picturesque. Maybe there would be some dance montages, but I’ve only seen 1 MV with a dane montage. But all in all, Nothing really choreography about it. Score : -1

One of the most influential bands of the time was Seo Taiji and Boys, who are often credited with revolutionizing the K-pop industry.

Wha- what? Bestie this is 80s. 80S. Taiji and his boys didn’t debut until 1992. Oh hell naw. Score : -3, one minus point extra for the confidence this mf has

The group's unique blend of rap, rock, and dance music, along with their edgy fashion style and rebellious attitude, set them apart from other K-pop acts of the time.

blah blah blah. Right words, wrong era.

Other notable artists of the 80s K-pop scene include Kim Wan-Sun, Lee Moon-Se, and Lee Hyun-Do.

You gotta be kidding me. Lee Hyun-do debuted with the hip hop group DEUX in 1992 I-

Score : -4.

I appreciate the mention of Kim Wan-sun though. Score : -3.

In conclusion, the 80s was a pivotal decade for the development of K-pop, as it marked the emergence of a unique musical genre that would go on to become a global phenomenon. The key features and styles of 80s K-pop would continue to influence the genre in the decades to come, shaping the sound and image of K-pop as we know it today.

Yeah this is a lot of beating around the bush, bestie. We get it you’re trying to redeem yourself lmao.

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Background info : I only got this para for the aboove and I wanted more silliness. ChatGPT’s score until now is -3 lol. My prompt : “now write about the different broadcasting stations and the shows that were broadcasted”

During the 80s, several broadcasting stations in Korea played a significant role in promoting K-pop and introducing it to a wider audience. Some of the most popular stations of the time included MBC, KBS, and SBS.

HA! Caught ‘cha. SBS wasn’t founded until 1991. Score : -4

These stations would often air music shows that featured live performances by K-pop artists, along with interviews and music video premieres.

One of the most popular music shows of the time was MBC's "Show! Music Core," which debuted in 1981.

Wow the audacity I- Music Core was started in 2005. Score : -5. MBC’s music shows at those times were either 토요일, 토요일 즐거워 (Saturday, Saturday is Fun), or 여러분의 인기가요 (Everyone’s Popular Songs). They also had 일요예술무대 (Sunday Art Stage). After that was scrapped, they started “Music Camp” a.k.a. the first 100% live show, and when that ended in 2005, they started Music Core.

The show featured live performances by popular K-pop artists and was known for its vibrant energy and enthusiastic audience. KBS's "Music Bank" and SBS's "Inkigayo" were also popular music shows that showcased the latest K-pop hits and helped to launch the careers of several successful K-pop stars.

Same here. Score : -7. KBS had the extremely infamous and tough-nut-to-crack Gayo Top Ten, and SBS, as I mentioned, didn’t even exist. They did have “Inkigayo” though.

In addition to music shows, some broadcasting stations also aired drama series that helped to popularize K-pop. For example, the 1987 drama "Love and Ambition" featured the hit K-pop song "Black Cat" by Turbo, which became one of the most popular K-pop songs of the decade.

Wha- WHAT IN THE HOLY LORDS NAME-

This mf really be dropping worse misinformation than stan twitter

OK where to start…

First off - broadcast stations also didn’t just “also air dramas”. That was the shit that got them main money. And yes, a few dramas actually helped popularise some songs (e.g. the 65% drama “What Is Love” popularising an old 70s trot song) , and drama OSTs became so famous that the OST singers became popular alongside it too (e.g. Jang Hyunchul and the “Walking To Heavens” OST), it was never the main focus. So Score : -8

Yes, Love And Ambition did broadcast in 1987. But “Black Cat” only came out in… hold on… 1995.

Turbo themselves only debuted 1992.

Score : -12. I’m doubling the score for the sheer audacity. “most popular Kpop song of the decade” BIATCH WHICH DECADE-

Overall, the broadcasting stations and music shows of the 80s played a crucial role in promoting K-pop and contributing to its rise in popularity. Their influence helped to shape the genre and set the stage for the global phenomenon that K-pop has become today.

Nah atp bestie is just doing the same old “concluding sentence” about everything

My prompt : “now write about the different music genres that existed”

During the 80s, several music genres were popular in Korea, including ballads, rock, and dance music. Ballads, in particular, were a significant part of the K-pop scene and often featured emotional lyrics and powerful vocal performances. Some of the most popular balladeers of the time included Kim Kwang-Seok, Lee Moon-Se, and Cho Yong-Pil.

OK, ok, ok. Nice mentions, eventhough Cho Yong-pil is definitely more Trot/dance/pop than ballad. Also whats with the disrespect towards the ballad girlies? Lee Sun-hee? Yang Soo-kyung? Jang Deok? Dammit man. But still. I’ll be nice and not remove any points. Score : -12.

Rock music also gained popularity during the 80s, with many Korean artists blending elements of rock and pop to create a unique sound. Bands such as Sanulrim and Boohwal were known for their rock-infused K-pop hits, which often featured electric guitars and powerful drumbeats.

Again, nice mentions, although : rock always feautures powerful drumbeats lmao. If it ain’t for guitar and drums it ain’t rock. Bestie is on a redemption arc here : Score : -11

Dance music was another popular genre during the 80s, with many K-pop acts incorporating upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies into their songs.

Isn’t that the whole point of dance music? LMAO

Some of the most popular dance groups of the time included Deux, Roo'ra, and DJ DOC.

HA. I knew that the redemption arc wouldn’t last long. Hold on… Deux debuted 1992. Roora, 1994. DJ DOC, also somewhere around 94 - 95 (cant remember exactly lmao). Score : -14.

Some actual dance music singers include : Min Hae-kyung, Jeon Young-rok, Jung Soo-ra, Park Nam-jung, Nami, boy group Sobangcha, girl group Settorae, Kim Wan-sun, Lee Ji-yeon, above mentioned Cho Yong-pil, Kim Hye-rim, and a few more.

Overall, the 80s saw the emergence of several music genres in Korea, each with its own unique characteristics and styles. These genres would continue to evolve and shape the K-pop scene in the decades to come, contributing to the global phenomenon that K-pop has become today.

If i hear that last sentence once more I’m gonna implode- so I’m gonna remove a point for that. Score : -15

There, we let ChatGPT run it’s crazy mind and we found a lot of mistakes and almost nothing… right. Or it was all right but in the vague sense. Such as dance music having catchy beats - ok bestie we get it. A song with a slow-ass beat isn’t a dance song. Or, well, music shows having an enthusiastic audience. Idk. I don’t feel like giving points for common sense.

Now I know, IRL, we’d feed GPT the information in form of a database or an article, and then ask it to write stuff based on it. If I had done that (e.g. given it one of my writeups and said “write a text based on this post) I don’t think there would be this level of misinformation lmao. But a lot of people don’t really know that, and think AI just “knows everything”, so I just wanted to, idk, show that even GPT doesn’t really know how to properly lift stuff off the internet, and it has no knowledge of it’s own. It is, all in all, just a LLM - Large Language Model. Not an “All-knowing Machine”.

So, y’all, I know y’all scared of the AI but for now, y’all don’t have to.