Choosing Genre 2 – Lofi Music
After exploring the futuristic and hyper-stylized aesthetics of Electronic music, I’m taking a step in the opposite direction for my second genre experiment: Lofi. Known for its understated, nostalgic, and often deeply personal mood, Lofi presents an intriguing visual world that contrasts sharply with both K-Pop and the techno-futurism of Electronic.
Why Lofi?
Lofi music, short for “low fidelity”, originated from imperfections in sound recording, but over time, it has become synonymous with digital calm, emotional introspection, and a sense of soft detachment. Visually, Lofi has developed a recognizable aesthetic online: warm color palettes, grainy textures, analog-style overlays, animated or illustrated characters (thinking of the “lofi girl”), and settings that feel deeply personal, such as bedrooms, city windows at night, study desks.
This genre’s appeal lies in its intimacy and quietude. It’s not about spectacle or perfection, but rather about mood and tone. That makes it an exciting space to explore K-Pop through, especially given how heavily K-Pop relies on visual stimulation, dramatic styling, and polished image construction.
Lofi offers a space for gentleness, vulnerability, and emotional resonance. It will be interesting to see how this shifts not only the appearance of a K-Pop concept, but the emotional tone it performs.
Next: I’ll try my best on a Lofi Cover Poster.
