[Introduction to Male Korean Artists] A Collection of K-POP Groups, Singers, and Bands
Who are some male K-pop artists?
Those moments when you wonder.
Even if you often hear the names of famous groups or solo artists, you might not always be able to picture their faces.
This article is for those times—when you’ve just started getting into K-pop or want to learn about Korean male artists.
We’ll introduce both long-established singers and artists who are currently on a hot streak, highlighting their appeal, so be sure to find the male artists that match your taste.
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[Introduction to Korean Male Artists] Collection of K-POP Groups, Singers, and Bands (91–100)
RockingTEEN TOP
It’s “Rocking,” released in 2013.
It’s an older track, but even now the MV’s visuals, outfits, and sound don’t feel dated at all.
The whole vibe is street-style, making it a cool dance track.
It blends dance with hip-hop and rap seamlessly, the kind of song that gets your body moving before you even realize it.
Burn It UpWanna One
Wanna One is a monster male group born from Mnet’s audition program project.
With a debut set for a fixed period, they sprinted through 2017, and despite being rookies, they swept up popularity at a meteoric pace, winning both Rookie of the Year and Grand Prize awards at major music festivals in Korea.
“Burn It Up,” where you can fully enjoy their powerful performance, is such a highly polished work that it makes you wonder, “Were they really just a group of trainees until not long ago?”
Your ExistenceWonstein
Wonstein is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter.
He debuted in 2014 with the single “Replay” and has drawn attention for his uniquely soothing voice.
In 2021, he began activities as a member of MSG Wannabe on the variety show “Hangout with Yoo.” He is also active as a member of the group X4.
In 2022, he served as a public relations ambassador for Save the Children.
He actively collaborates with a variety of artists, continuously releasing buzzworthy tracks such as “I’m Gonna Love You” with D.O.
Rooted in hip-hop, Wonstein’s music spans a wide range of genres including R&B and pop.
Highly recommended for those who want to be captivated by a healing, comforting voice.
돌덩이Ha Hyun Woo
Ha Hyunu is a singer-songwriter.
He is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Guckkasten, which debuted in 2008, and he’s known for the striking difference in his appearance depending on whether he’s wearing glasses.
He began his solo career in 2018.
With overwhelming skill—he won nine consecutive times on King of Mask Singer—he can deliver everything from intense rock like Boulder, the OST from the 2020 smash-hit drama Itaewon Class, to breezy tracks like Shy Boy.
If you want to hear a truly accomplished vocalist, be sure to check him out!
RED더로즈(The Rose)
This is the third single released in 2019 by the four-piece band The Rose.
It’s a track with a unique, almost weightless sensation that I don’t often feel—comfortably ethereal, you might say.
The way the voltage gradually rises and bursts in the latter half also resonates deeply.
It makes me want to ride this song and fly endlessly—That’s the feeling it inspires.
MonsterEXO
It’s EXO’s “MONSTER,” released in June 2016.
It was included on their third full-length studio album, EX’ACT, as one of the two double title tracks.
The music video is very deep and thought-provoking.
The song is really cool, and the choreography is a must-see.
GOOD BOYGD X TAEYANG
“GOOD BOY,” released in 2014 by BIGBANG’s unit G-DRAGON and TAEYANG (SOL), is a track with a strong hip-hop flavor.
As you’d expect from a duo of two BIGBANG members with their own distinctive vocal styles, the music video showcases an incredibly cool performance.