[Solo Singer Special] K-POP & Korean Male Solo Artists

Beyond Love (정이라고 하자 (Feat.10CM))BIG Naughty

BIG Naughty (서동현) – 정이라고 하자 (Feat.10CM) (Official Live Clip)

BIG Naughty is a rapper drawing attention both in Japan and abroad.

He’s a new-generation artist who debuted at 16 through an audition show.

The following year, he won a Korean Hip Hop Award and has continued to rack up titles ever since.

What sets BIG Naughty apart is his laid-back vocal style and lyrics that directly reflect his current state of mind.

Because he raps exactly what he’s thinking, people—especially those of his generation—are likely to relate.

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DEAN – instagram

This is a song by the singer-songwriter DEAN.

Before debuting in South Korea, DEAN made his debut in the United States, and after his domestic debut, he has collaborated with various Korean artists.

He has said that he wants to create unpredictable music.

There is a strong expectation that he will continue to deliver one-of-a-kind music in the future.

BeBeSeo In Guk (So Inguku)

서인국(SEO IN GUK) – ‘BeBe’ Official M/V

Lee Seung-guk won first place out of 720,000 applicants on the audition program Superstar K and made his debut as a singer.

After debuting, he was also active as an actor and gained widespread popularity.

In 2017, he acknowledged his relationship with singer Park Boram, which became a hot topic.

Agust DAgust D

Agust D ‘Agust D’ MV

Suga, who is richly talented as a rapper and producer in BTS, pursues his solo work under the name Agust D.

Even while active as an idol, you can feel his unstoppable musical passion as an artist—it even comes across as a kind of inner conflict.

His less accommodating solo style shows a side you don’t really see in BTS, which feels fresh.

Solo Suga brims with raw emotion and a very human touch.

He’s awesome—highly recommended listening!

You don’t know loveK.will

[MV] 케이윌(K.will) – 촌스럽게 왜 이래 (You don’t know love)

If you want to indulge in sweet vocals, K.will is also highly recommended.

He’s an artist active in many areas, including as a singer-songwriter and vocal trainer.

Armed with a high-tone voice, he has worked on many ballads and even made waves with a collaboration with Girls’ Generation member Tiffany.

That said, I’d first love for you to enjoy his beautiful voice through his solo tracks.

By the way, his debut song “Dream,” released in 2005, had its lyrics written by the one and only J.Y.

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The ManualEddy Kim

[MV] Eddy Kim(에디킴) _ The Manual(너 사용법)

Eddy Kim, who finished 6th on the audition program Superstar K4 and drew attention as the “singing soldier” and a Berklee College of Music student.

In 2017, it became a hot topic when his relationship with Sojin from the popular girl group Girl’s Day was revealed, only for the pair to break up shortly thereafter.

The Manual features a very calm guitar melody and Eddy Kim’s soothing vocals, making it a great recommendation when you want to take a short break.

Pathfindersi hongi(i hon gi)

Lee Hong Gi (from FTISLAND) - Pathfinders [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - Full ver.]

As a singer, he serves as the vocalist of FTISLAND and also works as an actor.

In 2009, he had experience as a child actor, playing Jeremy in “You’re Beautiful.” He made his major debut in Japan as a member of FTISLAND in May 2010, and from 2011 he appeared in the TV drama “Muscle Girl!,” marking his acting debut in Japan.

In 2018, he released his second album, further solidifying his presence as a singer.

Shall we?CHEN

CHEN 첸 ‘우리 어떻게 할까요 (Shall we?)’ MV

He is signed with SM Entertainment and serves as the main vocalist of the male idol group EXO, as well as its sub-units EXO-M and EXO-CBX.

Baekhyun also attended the same audition; both of them made it to the end and were accepted.

He learned to dance for the first time after joining SM Entertainment.

In 2018, he held his first arena tour in Japan across eight venues, and his recognition in Japan appears to be increasing.

That GirlJUNG YONG HWA (Jon Yonfa)

정용화 (Jung Yong Hwa) – 여자여자해 (That Girl) (Feat. 로꼬) M/V

This is a solo song by Yonghwa, the vocalist of the rock band CNBLUE.

As CNBLUE, they made their debut in Japan before Korea.

In Korea, he first debuted as an actor through his appearance in the hit drama “You’re Beautiful,” which boosted his popularity and led to a very successful debut as a band.

On a variety show, he had a virtual married life with Seohyun from Girls’ Generation, which made him very popular.

Untitled Love Song(제목 없는 Love Song)HENRY(헨리)

[MV] HENRY(헨리) _ Untitled Love Song(제목 없는 Love Song)

Here’s a solo track by Henry, a former member of SUPER JUNIOR-M.

He debuted as part of Super Junior’s China-based subgroup, though unfortunately the group didn’t have many activities.

In the meantime, he developed his strengths—his language skills as a Canadian, his musical talents on violin and piano, and his variety show presence.

In 2018, his contract with SM Entertainment ended and he went independent.

Fans actually welcomed the news, believing his talents could finally shine.

In this song, he showcases piano and a husky, richly expressive vocal.

It’s wonderful to see how much he enjoys making music—please give it a listen!