11 K-Pop Artists And Bands Who Have Globally Taken The Music Scene By Storm
Music binds hearts together. And with internet, the music, regional and international, has come closer than never before.We have discovered cultures, languages, songs and accents.?
We're so glad to be living at this time and age where we are witnessing some of the coolest artists and bands.And K-pop is one such genre that we're grateful for. For the last couple of years, they have taken the music scene by storm.?
?Here's a look at 10 K-Pop artists who are winning the internet.?
1. BTS?
The most popular 7 member Korean pop band has Indians grooving especially with their popular track Dynamite. Yes, last year during the lockdown, BTS became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on the Billboard Global 200 and US Billboard Hot 100 with their single Dyamite. Not just that, BTS also became the fastest group since the Beatles to earn four US number-one albums. Do not forget to add them to your playlist.?
?2. Blackpink?
Just like Viva and Band Of Boys, there is also a girl band from Korea. They made a group in 2016 and have been extremely popular since then. Their hit single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" that released in 2018, is currently the most-viewed music video by a Korean group on YouTube. And while you are listening to these girls, also watch out for 'Ice cream' song. It's a treat to watch?
?3. Twice?
Girl power, you guys. TWICE is again a South Korean girl gang composes of nine members They first gained popularity in domestic market and soon started making the audience swoon over their music. Their songs Cheer Up, TT, Twice coaster are a big hit. And not just their songs but their on-point choreography instantly became dance crazes and viral memes imitated by many celebrities.?
?4. Stray Kids?
Originally a nine-piece group, Stray Kids is now an eight member boy band debuted in 2018 and instantly took off. The band was formed through a reality show. Stray Kids released the first English version of "Double Knot" and "Levanter" and you cannot miss it. The band also held their first online concert titled "Unlock: Go Live In Life" which was a magical experience. Do check out their music online and thank us later.?
?5 Red Velvet?
?As the name suggests, pop red is a constant in their songs. The girl band indulges in different genres occasionally. Whether it's electronic, funk and hip hop or '90s-influenced R&B with elements of ballad and jazz. They started off with a four girl member in 2014 and later a 5th girl joined in 2015. Hit singles Red Flavor and Power Up charted at number one on various platforms along with other singles including Happiness, Ice Cream Cake, Dumb Dumb, Russian Roulette, Rookie and Psycho.?
?6. Seventeen?
Seventeen is onr of the Korean groups that is actively involved in the songwriting, choreographing, and other aspects of their music and performances. Their songs Don't Wanna Cry, Left & Right, Adore U are their most popular numbers.?
7. Punch?
Bae Jin-young, also known as Punch is a Korean singer who has not only made music videos but also known for her original soundtracks for various TV series, notably "Sleepless Night" for It's Okay and That's Love (2014)?
?8. EXO?
This is an interesting band which consists of Chinese-Korean members. Their music incorporates pop, hip-hop, and R&B, including elements of electronic dance music genres. The band ranked as one of the top five most influential celebrities on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list from 2014 to 2018. EXo is also labelled as the "Kings of K-pop" and the "Biggest boyband in the world."?
?9. Psy?
?Now now, we all know him from way before we knew that they're called K-pop artists. We have after all danced to his 'Gangnam Style' many times over.?
?10. Girls' Generation?
?They are a prominent and popular K-pop group known worldwide. The Girls' Generation has received several awards and have been a part of various concerts. They are also called the "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country. Watch out for their song Gee, Genie, Oh.?
?11. Shinee?
Shinee made a debut way back in 2008 with their single Replay that became an overnight hit Not just for music, the group is also known for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend".?
