K-pop or Korean pop has garnered unprecedented attention in recent years, thanks to the mass hysteria known as BTS. K-pop is full of many genres in music such as Hip-Hop, rap, pop, rock, R&B and many more. Not just the music, K-pop artists are known for their amazing choreography and creative and unique music videos. So, if you have listened to and loved BTS, listening to these group would be your true initiation into the world of K-pop.
Blackpink
This four-member girl group popularity is no less than BTS. They are known for their catchy, peppy and fashion-forward music videos. They performed at the Coachella in the year 2019 and the first girl band to be featured in Forbes 30 under 30. They recently collaborated with Selena Gomez for their latest record-breaking song, “Ice-cream”.
Exo
Exo made their appearance in the music scene in 2012, and their popularity refuses to slow down. Exo is a nine-member group that experiment with their songs with different genres such as pop, R&B, synth-pop, and trap. They always come up with something new and experimental with their music.
Shinee
The trendsetters in K-pop, Shinee, is known for their innovative music videos, choreography and catchy visuals. They entered the music scene in the year 2008, but time has not fazed their popularity even a bit. The group has not lost its lustre even after many highs and lows, including the death of member Jonghyun.
Girls Generation
Also known as the nation’s girl group, Girl’s Generation is one of the top girl K-pop group. And they have maintained and held their popularity for more than a decade now. Their song “Gee” is considered the best song of the 2000s. To understand the magic and charisma of Girls Generation, just watch “I Got a Boy” and get hooked.
Super Junior
This thirteen-member boy band is the reason why I got hooked to K-pop. Their iconic “sorry sorry” was early initiation for many into K-pop. They are known for their unique dressing style and electric choreography. Rightly dubbed as “King of Hallyu Wave”, many tried but could replicate their unique style.
Super M
What if you could get the best of best in one band? Super M is the answer to all the K-pop lover’s prayers. The band consists of members from the best boy bands of South Korea, such as Exo, Shinee, NCT127, WayV.
