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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
Affiliated with FNC Entertainment, CNB...
2eastI Like YouN.Flying
I Like YouN.Flyingplay_arrow
N.Flying is under FNC Entertainment…
3eastZombieDAY6
ZombieDAY6play_arrow
Produced acts like Wonder Girls and TWICE…
4eastUnbelievableLucy
UnbelievableLucyplay_arrow
Catchy charm in a form different from typical bands…
5eastLET IT SHINECNBLUE
LET IT SHINECNBLUEplay_arrow
If you’re familiar with Korean music culture...
6eastGRAVITYONEWE
GRAVITYONEWEplay_arrow
As its predecessor MAS0094, in 2015…
7eastLOVE YA!HYUKOH
LOVE YA!HYUKOHplay_arrow
Among Korean bands, they enjoy overwhelming support and are ext—
8eastMALHALKEB.R.T (Blue Rock Thrush)
MALHALKEB.R.T (Blue Rock Thrush)play_arrow
A band that started its musical activities in 2021…
9eastSourThe Rose
SourThe Roseplay_arrow
A four-piece band that debuted in 2017. Col...
10eastEvery DaySURL
Every DaySURLplay_arrow
A Korean band you should definitely keep an eye on is Ban…
11eastIt is U2Z
It is U2Zplay_arrow
In 2020, they released the mini-album ‘WE Tuzi…’
12eastGRIPPIN’THEGREENJANNABI
GRIPPIN’THEGREENJANNABIplay_arrow
A band formed by a group of friends in 1992, …
13eastStill SunsetNELL
Still SunsetNELLplay_arrow
A band that’s successful in South Korea’s mainstream scene…
14eastEVERYTHINGThe Black Skirts
EVERYTHINGThe Black Skirtsplay_arrow
The Black Skirts began their activities in 2008...
15east벚꽃 엔딩Busker Busker
벚꽃 엔딩Busker Buskerplay_arrow
The audition program “Superstar K3”…
16eastFreakin’ BadXdinary Heroes
Freakin' BadXdinary Heroesplay_arrow
Known through groups from the same label, like DAY6 and TWICE...
17eastDazed & ConfusedGlen Check
Dazed & ConfusedGlen Checkplay_arrow
Gre… who exudes a unique presence in the Korean music scene
18east가시 (Thorn)Buzz
가시 (Thorn)Buzzplay_arrow
The Korean band Buz, formed in 2000…
19eastI Don’t Know WhyHOA
I Don't Know WhyHOAplay_arrow
Rapidly gaining attention as a distinctive Korean band…
20eastTiramisu CakeWE ARE THE NIGHT
Tiramisu CakeWE ARE THE NIGHTplay_arrow
Captivating listeners with a cinematic sound…
21eastExtinctionTHORNAPPLE
ExtinctionTHORNAPPLEplay_arrow
Thornapple’s vocalist Yu… left the band in 2009.
22eastWaiting For Your Calling BackSultan of the Disco
Waiting For Your Calling BackSultan of the Discoplay_arrow
Highly recommended for those who like funky bands...