P-pop Idol
A P-pop idol (also called P-idol, Pinoy pop idol, Pinoy idols or Filipino idol) is a Filipino singer and dancer that works in P-pop music industry, similar to what Japanese idols are to J-pop.
P-pop idols may be members of a band, but are mostly soloists. They are strongly affected by pop culture from Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan. There are two waves or generations of idols.
History
changeDuring the 2000s and 2010s, the genres of J-pop, K-pop and C-pop began to spread to Western countries. K-pop spread to Southeast Asia and created a huge influence on the Filipino entertainment industry.
P-pop groups imitate many characteristics of J-pop, K-pop and C-pop to become famous, including: fashion style, choreography, music arrangement, etc. However, overseas music sales are not growing as quickly as expected. P-pop trending groups include: Bini, BGYO, SB19 and 1st.One.
In addition, the Japanese group AKB48 brand once decided to expand its reach to Philippines in 2018 and released the group MNL48.
P-pop idols
change2018–present
change1st generation