Which Western singers, rappers and more that have shown support or recognition for K-pop & it’s artists. Check it out below the cut!
Here’s our list, feel free to comment with any we’ve missed.
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Will.I.Am & Black Eyed Peas – For their association and work with 2NE1
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Nicki Minaj – By association of Will.I.Am and the MV for ‘Check It Out’ – Would she count?
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Jeremy Scott – Another Blackjack and a good friend of CL’s.
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Michael Bay (Director) – Praised Rain’s acting skills, rounded off with a hilarious rendition of his ‘Love Song’ dance.
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Diplo – Has worked/is working with GD&TOP and praised them multiple times on his twitter.
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Teddy Riley – Work with Rania and praised BIGBANG, TVXQ and Yangpa.
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Lady Gaga – Previously sought out to collaborate with YG’s Teddy – only to be shot down – and has praised Heechul’s infamous rendition of her.
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Deborah Cox – Praised Wonder Girls’ Yenny.
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Jonas Brothers – Had the Wonder Girls support them on a tour.
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Jonathan Ross – Previously attended the LKFF, and has been tweeting about SHINee – He used to be a member you know!
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Flo Rida – Collaborated with GD at a concert after a copyright controversy. He had a lot of good things to say about GD in an interview.
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Perez Hilton – A known K-pop fan, and has blogged multiple MVs with the highest of praises..
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Justin Bieber – Suprised? Me too. Earlier this year he complimented a contestant of Korea’s Got Talent and even posted the video on his official Facebook page.
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Rihanna – Had a meet and greet with 4Minute
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Jedward – Praised Teen Top for their dance skills and linked a video on their twitter and met BIGBANG in Japan.
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Ludacris – Ludacris was full of good words about YG and their artists. YG and Ludacris are now collaborating in promoting his ‘Soul’ headphones, and will reportedly collaborate on some songs.
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Omarion – Shared a stage with BEAST on his Korean tour – who are fans of his.
- Kanye West – Worked with JYJ on their english album.
- Corrine Bailey Rae – Sang with IU at her concert in Korea.
- Amerie – A western artist with Korean heritage, who previously performed with 4Minute on Music Bank.
- The Wanted – Want to collaborate with a K-pop Band – specifically Super Junior.
- Will Smith – A recently revealed fan of the Wondergirls.
- Vanessa White – A member of The Saturdays who is a fan of 2NE1.
- Ashley Tisdale – Reportedly another Blackjack, although has since removed her tweets.
- Kat Graham and Nina Dobrev – Actresses from Vampire Diaries who had an exchange of tweets revealing their love of 2NE1.
- Pixie Lott – Collaborated with GD&TOP.
- Daniel Radcliffe – Was given an SNSD CD in an interview and expressed interest in the group.
Hopefully, that list well continue to grow! Did we miss anyone?
