K-pop: 5 bands to listen to if you are new to the K-Pop music genre

K-pop is a genre of popular music which originates from South Korea. The word K-pop is a short term for Korean popular or Korean pop. K-pop is a musical genre composed of several other genres including dance, hip-hop, rock and R&B songs. Here are 5 Korean pop bands that you could listen to if you are new to the genre.

BTS

BTS is also known as the Bangtan Boys. It is a seven-member South Korean boy band which was formed in Seoul in 2013. The group was formed under the Big Hit Entertainment and released their debut single, 2 Cool 4 Skool. According to reports, their lyrics often touch on themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth, and individualism. They are popular for their live performances. Their fans are usually called ‘BTS Army’

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Blackpink

Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group consist of 4 members. The group debuted on August 2016, with their single Square One. According to sources, Blackpink has made history in the music charts for the past two years with their dynamic and bold songs.

Monsta X

Monsta X is a South Korean boy group formed through the reality survival program No Mercy by Starship Entertainment. The group consist of seven members which are Shownu, Joohoney, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and I.M. They made their debut in May 2015.

Twice

Twice is a South Korean girl group which is formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2015 reality show Sixteen. The group consist of nine members which are Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Nayeon, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. The group made their debut in October 2015 with their single the Story Begins.

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Exo

Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy band which is based in Seoul. The group consist of nine members:  Lay, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun, and Suho. The band was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. Their music genre consists of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. According to media reports, Exo has been named as the biggest boy band in the world.

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