[Introduction to Male Korean Artists] A Collection of K-POP Groups, Singers, and Bands

Fire TruckNCT 127

NCT 127 엔시티 127 ‘소방차 (Fire Truck)’ Performance Video

This is the debut song of NCT 127, a fixed unit of NCT, a major project by SM Entertainment—one of South Korea’s largest agencies that represents globally active K-pop artists like TVXQ and EXO.

Unlike typical K-pop sounds, it features a distinctive melodic line and a unique timbre and visuals, making its tone and atmosphere clearly different from those of other young male groups.

It’s a sound style that, for those who like it, they’ll likely get completely hooked on.

BOOMNCT DREAM

NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 ‘BOOM’ MV

NCT, a boy group debuted by SM Entertainment in April 2016, is a new kind of group with a high degree of flexibility unlike traditional idols, allowing member changes by project and more.

Within that, NCT DREAM, which debuted in August of the same year, was a group assembled from teenagers.

Mark was part of the lineup at debut, but later graduated from DREAM.

Setting aside what developments may come in the future, the members who had a childlike feel at debut showed a more mature side with this song released in 2019.

BABYThe Rose

BABY

A four-member band that debuted in 2017.

Their sultry vocals and piano melodies are captivating, and the ensemble of the band’s performance is downright mesmerizing.

It’s also great that every member can write lyrics and compose! Even as a man, I find them compelling, and I imagine many women will be swept away by their sexiness…

A band to watch closely!

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FantasyVIXX

빅스(VIXX) – Fantasy Official M/V

The classical and dramatic opening makes a strong impact.

It quotes Beethoven’s “Moonlight” at the beginning, and it’s a very beautiful piece with a cinematic atmosphere.

Even just listening to the audio, you can feel yourself being drawn into the world of the piece—an emotionally moving work.

MIROTICTōhōshinki

TVXQ! 동방신기 ‘주문 – MIROTIC’ MV

In 2008, Mirotic was released.

It was a single by the full five-member lineup, with both Korean and Japanese versions.

TVXQ! had already gained many fans in Japan, and thanks to the song’s vibe and cool choreography, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Don’t Say Good ByeCNBLUE

CNBLUE-Don’t Say Good Bye(OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

CNBLUE, the versatile band that every K-POP fan is sure to know.

This track is included on the Japanese best-of album.

It’s a refreshing and positive song that’s so characteristic of CNBLUE.

You can also feel the jazz elements that Yonghwa was into at the time.

The bouncy piano is fun, and it’s a song filled with love for their fans.

The phrase “It’s okay” feels like a perfect fit for the relationship among the four members, and it really tugs at the heartstrings.

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BoyTHE BOYZ

[MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ Boy(소년)

This group has been generating buzz even before their debut, and many say their popularity is about to skyrocket.

They’re brand-new rookies who debuted in December 2017, and they’re a large group with 12 members.

Their debut song is produced by Kang Jeong-ah, a top scout at major company SME, also known as the person who scouted Yunho of TVXQ.

They’re also in the spotlight because all 12 members are considered handsome.

In any case, the performance is highly polished, their dance is perfectly synchronized, and there’s tons to enjoy!