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Feature on South Korean male bands. Noteworthy bands in the K-pop scene.

We’re going to feature Korean male bands!

When you think of Korean music, many people probably picture K-pop idol groups.

In that context, it can be tough to start from scratch if you want to discover band artists.

So we’ve put together a list of bands you should know and some that are getting attention lately.

While the culture may seem more limited compared to Japan, there are some incredibly accessible and outstanding artists!

We’ll introduce not only bands active in the more visible K-pop scene, but also fresh new bands drawing attention with their clean-cut looks.

If you’re interested, be sure to read to the end.

Playlist

Feature on South Korean male bands. Noteworthy bands in the K-pop scene.
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1eastUnthinkableFTISLAND
UnthinkableFTISLANDplay_arrow
FT Island's Musical Characteristics and Activities
2eastZombieDAY6
ZombieDAY6play_arrow
JYP’s first band debuts with a self-composed song
3eastI Like YouN.Flying
I Like YouN.Flyingplay_arrow
N.Flying is a band that fuses rock and hip-hop
4eastUnbelievableLucy
UnbelievableLucyplay_arrow
Lucy is a distinctive band with a violin
5eastLET IT SHINECNBLUE
LET IT SHINECNBLUEplay_arrow
CNBLUE is a rock band that represents South Korea.
6eastGRAVITYONEWE
GRAVITYONEWEplay_arrow
ONEWE is a band under RBW known for its diverse songs.
7eastSourThe Rose
SourThe Roseplay_arrow
A captivating four-piece band that debuted in 2017
8eastMALHALKEB.R.T (Blue Rock Thrush)
MALHALKEB.R.T (Blue Rock Thrush)play_arrow
Blue Lock Slash is a Korean band from Japan.
9eastLOVE YA!HYUKOH
LOVE YA!HYUKOHplay_arrow
Korean band, all born in 1993, gaining support with songs expressing young people’s anxieties
10eastIt is U2Z
It is U2Zplay_arrow
Everyone in 2Z who is 180 cm or taller is a former model.
11eastEvery DaySURL
Every DaySURLplay_arrow
The musical activities and appeal of the Korean band SOL
12east벚꽃 엔딩Busker Busker
벚꽃 엔딩Busker Buskerplay_arrow
Busker Busker’s spring classic song
13eastGRIPPIN’THEGREENJANNABI
GRIPPIN’THEGREENJANNABIplay_arrow
Jannabi is a band formed in 1992 that debuted in 2014.
14eastStill SunsetNELL
Still SunsetNELLplay_arrow
Nell is a legendary Korean band.
15eastEVERYTHINGThe Black Skirts
EVERYTHINGThe Black Skirtsplay_arrow
Introduction to the music and career of The Black Skirts
16eastFreakin’ BadXdinary Heroes
Freakin' BadXdinary Heroesplay_arrow
The appeal and popularity of Xdinary Heroes
17east가시 (Thorn)Buzz
가시 (Thorn)Buzzplay_arrow
Korean band Buzz gains popularity with diverse music
18eastDazed & ConfusedGlen Check
Dazed & ConfusedGlen Checkplay_arrow
Glen Check makes its mark in South Korea with innovative electronic music
19eastI Don’t Know WhyHOA
I Don't Know WhyHOAplay_arrow
Korean band HOA draws attention with four vocalists
20eastTiramisu CakeWE ARE THE NIGHT
Tiramisu CakeWE ARE THE NIGHTplay_arrow
We Are The Night Korean indie rock
21eastWaiting For Your Calling BackSultan of the Disco
Waiting For Your Calling BackSultan of the Discoplay_arrow
Funk music of Sultan of the Disco
22eastExtinctionTHORNAPPLE
ExtinctionTHORNAPPLEplay_arrow
Thornapple is a Korean band with a shoegaze sound.