While their debut “Pirate King” was perfect for an act aiming to burst onto the scene, “Say My Name” -- seamlessly transitioning from quasi-bare acoustics to reverberating horns and dark synth loops -- was more confident and eloquent.

be producing for every K-pop act.Good list, shocked at how low Yoo Young Jin was as I could feel his style in follow, jopping etc., NO shock on number 1, would put monotree and 3racha a little higher however,Love posts like this. Originally released as a b-side on the boy band’s fourth EP and then later as an all-English single, this tune put the spotlight on the act’s more melodic elements in comparison to their typical, occasionally grungy, hip-hop-oriented singles, building in sonic intensity with each verse as the lyrics relay the passionate desire to spend the whole night together on a “Highway to Heaven.”With its euphoric sound and a guest appearance from friend and fellow hitmaker Halsey, BTS created the single that encapsulated their worldwide domination. 4 K-Pop Scandals That Shocked The K-Pop World In 2020.

The undeniable chorus paired with a call-and-response hook, plus the unexpected beat-driven final chorus finish also showed that this single refused to play by typical pop-song standards as well. Playing on themes of confronting your demons, “Obsession” is a conversation between the band’s inner Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Jisso aka Kim – Jisso is the most beautiful Korean girl which is not only popular in east Asia … The collaborative effort between Korea's top vocalist, rapper, and a member of its top group has no gimmicks: just raw feelings and talent to make it one of 2019's most relatable breakup songs. Chung Ha has been climbing the K-pop ranks for several years, but the solo diva truly made her mark in 2019.

It never quite finds whether it wants to meld into the heady bass or breathe in the hook where the group proclaims to fly higher as it cheats an unfair system. "Psycho" may present itself as dignified and graceful -- pizzicato strings and elegant, multipart harmonies -- but it brims with a desire to break free from such genteel comportment.

This duo is quickly becoming one of Korea’s most promising behind-the-scenes talents.I’m not sure if this quartet has an official team name, but it’s hard not to lump them together given how often they collaborate.

-- On an easy-going, melodic production of 808s and EDM synths -- crafted by Suga of BTS -- Heize and Giriboy carry out the emotional gravity of an unsettled relationship via refrained vocals and monotone rapping that emphasize the lovers’ anesthetized feelings towards a dying bond.

2 on the list of Spotify’s Top Groups of 2019, after Queen in No. By Anthony Kao, 26 Dec 19 04:52 UTC (146) (24) In 2019, South Korea maintained its status as East Asia’s cinematic powerhouse. Creators of KCON and biggest k-pop site in the world. "No" saw the ladies refusing to be defined by any type of beauty, fashion or gender standards but their own. 'Hotel del Luna' focused on a hotel that catered to ghosts. Posted on December 21, 2019 by Nick 14 Comments. She fiercely and impatiently demands a long overdue answer to a love confession via her psychedelic vocals that get mixed with R.Tee’s explosive beats, blaring synths, glitchy effects on build-and-drop arrangement.

A successful global industry for more than two decades, K-pop … We went into the year With the world now truly entering what is largely being called the "Fourth Wave of K-pop", we are looking at an industry standing on the precipice of much-needed change: in terms of how it treats its stars, how they connect with fans, and how its existence is gradually becoming a normal part of global music culture.Taking this all into account, we put our heads together to determine what were the stand-out songs coming out of the Korean scene amid all of this. -- EXO have been flirting with the dark side in their music, but “Obsession” is where they make being bad truly feel good. ITZY not only captured the world’s attention with their debut single -- the music video surpassed 17 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours and landed at No. Seventeen are well-known multi-genre masters in the K-pop scene, with "Fear" marking their deepest dive into emotional, dark electro-pop. 2019 was a huge year for rookie groups.