Today’s K-Pop Musician is "나얼(NAUL)".
In 1998, he debuted as a four-member R&B group, Anthem(앤썸).
He's also a musician who is receiving a lot of love as a solo artist as the main vocalist of "Brown Eyed Soul" and "Brown Eyes".
Rather than TV shows, he focuses on concerts and performances.
He's loved by the public for his outstanding musicality and singing skills.
As an extreme perfectionist, he says he's terrible at his skills.
He has the elegant and unique voice and perfect ad-libs!
He boasts spectacular techniques and explosive high notes. Musician of musicians!
It’s NAUL(나얼)'s music! Let's take a look now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Epik High(에픽하이)".
It was formed in 2001 and debuted in 2003.
It's a three-member alternative hip-hop group.
Since their debut, they have maintained the trio without changing members.
When the members were about to finish the promotions for the 2nd album "High Society", Tablo(타블로) started his variety show career.
That’s how he started to make his name known.
Epik High(에픽 하이) ranked first with the 3rd album title song "Fly" on a music program and became popular beating TVXQ(동방신기).
The song <Umbrella(우산)>, which is still popular during the rainy season, is loved for 15 years.
Their concert posters are always hot topics with full of parody and costume play.
Among Korean hip-hop artists, a talented hip-hop group that caught both the public and mania.
Let's check out Epik High(에픽 하이)'s music now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "진영 Jinyoung(GOT7)"
He made his debut as an actor before a singer and made his face known.
In January 2014, he debuted as a seven-member boy band, GOT7.
He showed great vocal skills at the beginning of his debut, and he's a singer with a stable live performance and also a good dancer.
Not only that, but he's also involved in a lot of songs. So, he is loved for his own musical sensibilities.
Visual center that always presents healthy and clean energy!
He's able to pull off various styles regardless of the genre.
Jinyoung(진영)'s music! Let's take a look now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "BUMZU(프로듀서 범주)".
He appeared on Superstar K4 in 2012.
He even made it to the live broadcast and made his face known to the public in earnest.
Since then, he’s worked as a solo singer-songwriter, an artist, and a producer.
Even before he came out on "Superstar K", he worked as a producer and composer.
As a close friend of Block B member ZICO, he co-wrote and edited the song "Movie's over" from Block B’s first album, and co-wrote Niliri Mambo(닐리리 맘보).
He also participated as a vocal director and a session.
Since 2015, he’s been with Woozi(우지), a member of SEVENTEEN.
He’s in charge of producing SEVENTEEN's music.
Singer-songwriter and music producer in South Korea, Let's check out BUMZU(범주)'s music now~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Taeyang(태양)".
He was selected as "Little Jinusean" through an audition in 2001.
That’s how he entered the music scene.
After 6 to 7 years of training, in 2006, He officially debuted as a member of BIGBANG.
After that, with the mini album ‘Hot’ released on May 22, 2008, he made a successful solo debut.
He has a voice and singing style of R&B/Soul.
Besides R&B/Soul, he is a vocalist who can sing songs in various genres.
He’s a musician who is considered to have dance skills and the musicality that transcends the boundaries of being an idol.
BLACKPINK’s ROSE, Jimin and j-hope of BTS pick him as their role models!
Let's check out Taeyang(태양)'s music now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Moonbin&Sanha(문빈&산하(ASTRO))"
As the first unit of six-member boy band ASTRO(아스트로), It's a team where "stage master" Moon Bin(문빈) and "emotional vocalist" Yoon San-Ha(윤산하) are united.
On September 14, 2020, they released the first mini album, IN-OUT.
From the first album, it topped the iTunes K-pop Album Chart and Top Music Album Chart in three countries, realizing its global popularity.
They released two mini albums and one pre-release song.
It's a powerful unit that has been ranked at the top of the album chart for each album.
"Trustworthy Unit" with perfect vocals, rap, and performance!
Let's check out Moon Bin(문빈) & San-Ha(산하)'s music!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "ATEEZ(에이티즈)"
It's an 8-member boy group that debuted on October 24, 2018.
Even before their debut, their performance drew attention.
They are receiving a lot of love as a global performance idol.
It's a team that forms a mania fandom and is called a "world view restaurant." The leader is called the captain, and the concept of the pirate king shows a world view with a narrative.
They're exploring their own path without setting limits!
The 4th generation idol that I'm looking forward to in the future!
Let's check out ATEEZ(에이티즈)'s music now~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "NCT DREAM"
As a multinational boy group that debuted on August 25, 2016, this is NCT's third unit to debut.
They debuted as a youth team of teenagers.
It's a group whose ambition is to give healing to adults and hope for teenagers.
For the first time as an Asian singer, in 2018, 2019, 2020, for 3 years in a row, they were selected as the "Artist Under 21" on Billboard.
They are global Young Powers with a strong friendship! all seven members wear friendship ring.
Let's check out NCT DREAM's music now~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Cho Yong Pil(조용필)".
He made his official debut in 1979 with "A Woman Out of a Window(창밖의 여자)" and he's been active until now.
Even now, when he’s over 70 years old, he still has a national tour concert every year.
He’s the godfather of Korean pop music.
At the Jamsil Main Stadium concert, where only top class musicians can have concert, he has sold out 7 times.
He is one of the most popular Korean singers and is called the King of Singers!
A living legend of Korean pop music that doesn't need words!
King of K-pop! Let's check out Cho Yong Pil(조용필)'s music now
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "John Park(존박)".
To be a singer, he appeared on audition programs such as “American Idol(아메리칸 아이돌)” in the U.S. and "Superstar K2(슈퍼스타 케이2)" in Korea.
He’s a singer who achieved his dream.
He has a charming voice with a low and rich echo.
With good looks and manners, he captured the hearts of female fans.
He’s a musician who debuted with the first mini album "Knock" and won first place in 20 days.
As a singer, MC, DJ, and entertainer, he’s an artist who showed off his talents on various shows.
A low-pitched vocalist who brings out old soul and classical pop sentiments well!
The one who've shown us the essence of R&B's solo artist, Let's check out John Park(존박)'s music now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "KARA(카라)".
They’re a multinational girl group that debuted in 2007.
It's one of the two most famous 2nd generation girl groups.
As a representative growth girl group, they were the first Korean female artists in Japan and representative Korean Wave singers to hold a solo performance at the Tokyo Dome during their heyday.
While performing intense dances, such as the addictive hip dance of <Mister(미스터)>, the pelvic dance of <STEP>, and the locking of <Mamma Mia>,
they're a talented group that showed high-quality singing skills.
It’s a legendary girl group who showed off their charms, not only lively, cute, but also powerful and dark.
They transformed their concept for every album.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of their debut.
Kara(카라)’s back with their music as a complete group after 7 years and 6 months.
Let's meet them now !!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "BoA(보아)"
In 2000, at the age of 13, she debuted with her first album, "ID; Peace B".
With great dance skills for her age, She gained the top popularity as soon as she debuted.
Since then, she has been called "Star of Asia(아시아의 별)" and "Britney Spears of Korea(한국의 브리트니 스피어스)"
She is the representative Hallyu star in Korea and she's the musician who laid the foundation for the Korean Wave. She made a great contribution to the development of K-pop.
She's an idol of idol and an icon of a role model.
She is the current “No.1 Artist” who is consistently growing up as a singer-songwriter, a vocalist, and a dancer.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Lyricist SEO JIEUM(서지음 작사가)".
She debuted as a lyricist in 2012, with Ha Dong Qn(하동균)'s “Corner of my Heart(가슴한쪽)".
Starting with two title songs which are TTS(태티서)'s Twinkle and Electric Shock of F(x)(에프엑스), she officially started to make her name known in the same year.
With great sensitivity and imagination, She wrote lyrics of many hit songs that represent Korea like EXO(엑소), Red Velvet(레드벨벳), Girls' Generation(소녀시대), MONSTA X(몬스타엑스), OH MY GIRL(오마이걸), etc.
These days, every song she releases is a hit.
She is a Midas' hand, who created IVE(아이브)'s three consecutive hit songs.
She's a hit songwriter who kills all the music charts.
Let's check out SEO JIEUM(서지음)'s music now~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "CHEN(첸)"
With the recommendation of a practical music academy teacher, he auditioned for SM Entertainment and got casted.
He debuted as EXO in 2012.
He shows powerful and the most stable singing skills for high notes in EXO.
EXO, unit performances, and musical performances...
He is the passionate guy who constantly challenges and enjoys the stage!
A musician with a beautiful and emotional vocal, Let's check out EXO's "CHEN(첸)" music now
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Kihyun (기현)"
As the main vocalist of MONSTA X(몬스타엑스), his voice is loud and clear.
and he's a vocalist that a lot of people like.
His notes are stable and especially high notes are very neat.
More than anything, he shows a perfect live performance in the middle of difficult choreographies.
He is the pride of MONSTA X(몬스타엑스) and their fandom "MONBEBE(몬베베)".
He likes rock, so he has a lot of cover songs of rock genre.
His solo debut album also featured rock-style songs.
As the main vocalist of MONSTA X(몬스타엑스), his music spectrum has expanded to various stages.
Let's meet music of KIHYUN(기현)!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "N.Flying(엔플라잉)"
Even before their debut in Korea, they were active in Japanese indie music and develped their musical skills.
Their musical activities are basically live-oriented.
Whether the stage is small or big, whether it's a solo stage or a festival, They are stage masters with good manners with funky sound and witty performance.
It's a team that's known as the "Excitement Rich Band."
Free Youth Band always delivering pleasant energy!
Let's check out N.Flying(엔플라잉)'s music now
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "(여자)아이들((G)I-DLE)"
All the members are so talented.
Except for the first debut album, all the songs in the released album were written and composed by the members.
Latin, tango, hip hop, R&B, metal, etc.
They can pull it off with their own feelings so, there's a saying, "(G)I-DLE((여자)아이들) is a genre."
They are called a "concept master" for their unique concept and performance in every album.
The representative K-POP artists who created "TOMBOY" syndrome and stole the hearts of fans around the world.
Let's meet (G)I-DLE((여자)아이들)'s music now !
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Kwon Jin-ah(권진아)"
Appearing on audition program K-pop Star Season 3(케이팝 스타 시즌3), She made herself known to the public as she got into the top 3.
Since she worked on her first full-length album since her debut, she showed her ability as a singer-songwriter.
Recently, not only songwriting, she is showing her potential and establishing herself as a complete musician and a producer.
She always shows her live performance without ups and downs!
She shows off her simple soul groove.
A vocalist with a unique voice!
Let's check out Kwon Jin-ah(권진아)'s music now
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "AB6IX"
It’s a boy band that debuted on May 22, 2019, They're talented idols producing their own choreography and music.
Not only that, It's a team that tries various genres of music boldly and without hesitation, such as, deep house, hip hop, trap, R&B, ballad, etc.
The members get along so well as we can find in the behind-the-scene videos.
We can see them hugging each other a lot, showing a strong friendship.
They improve in every album, demonstrating limitless possibilities.
Talented and diligent idol Artists!
Let's check out AB6IX's music now~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "EXID".
After debuting in 2012, it's a girl group that's still receiving a lot of love.
More than anything, the newly coined word "reverse climb(역주행)" in the Korean pop music industry came out because of this group’s song "Up & Down(위아래)".
It's an exaggeration to say that idol fancams started from this time.
It's a team that has established a strong presence in the entertainment industry with outstanding skills, colorful music, and great sense of entertainment.
Now they're back as a whole group, releasing their 10th anniversary album [X] for the fans who cried and laughed together for a long time.
Let's check out EXID's music now
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "KENZIE(켄지)".
While KENZIE(켄지) was attending the prestigious Berkeley School of Music in Boston, USA, she was casted by Chairman Lee Soo-man(이수만) and joined SM as an employee.
She became a lyricist, songwriter, and producer as the main composer of SM.
So far, she’s given more than 200 songs to SM artists.
Along with Yoo Youngjin(유영진), he became SM's representative composer.
Recently, she has been working with JYP, including ITZY(있지), TWICE(트와이스), and Nayeon(나연)'s solo album, gradually gaining ground in music business.
A hit songwriter who is called "God KENZIE" among K-pop fans!
Let's check out KENZIE(켄지)'s music now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "BLACKPINK(블랙핑크)".
It’s a girl group that topped various charts with the dual charms of "BLACK" and "PINK".
Since their debut song, it has created a sensation around the world.
They have the largest number of YouTube subscribers among artists in the world.
Also, they are talented idols who have 33 videos of 100 million views.
It's called the biggest K-pop girl group on earth.
The world's top girl group, "BLACKPINK(블랙핑크)", Let's meet them now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "ONEUS(원어스)".
Whenever they come back, they show a variety of genres and unique concepts.
They are the representative boy group of K-pop, who have become a "stage genius" with amazing performances.
They also write the lyrics and choreograph for themselves as an all-round player group.
All members actively participate in the album in various ways.
Like a rainbow that produces beautiful colors when the colors are combined,
the six of them create a harmonious synergy with their different musicalities and visuals. They emphasize that it is their strength and differentiation!!
Let's take a look at 원어스(ONEUS)' music now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Key(키)"
He got into SM Entertainment with a competition ratio of 8,000:1
He's been a vocalist, lead rapper, and lead dancer for SHINee(샤이니) for 14 years.
and formed a unit ‘Two hearts(투하트)’ with INFINITE(인피니트)'s Nam Woo Hyun(남우현).
Like the stage name of the multi-talented key, he a jack of all trades entertainer who is talented in vocal, rap, musical theater, and MC.
He also participated in the stage costume production as a fashionista who is building his own style!
Music of Key who came back as a solo artist from SHINee(샤이니)!
Let's meet them now.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "TEDDY(테디)"
TEDDY(테디) debuted in 1998 through 원타임, where he was the leader, main rapper and producer.
Afterward, he was in charge of BIGBANG’s music and starting from 2NE1 to BLACKPINK, he has been producing not only their music but their concept as well.
He is basically the main producer of YG Entertainment.
In 2021, he was chosen by Billboard as one of the 50 greatest producers of the 21st century.
Today, we will be diving into the music of the singer and producer PAPA TEDDY~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "ONF(온앤오프)"
ONF(온앤오프) is a team with contrasting ON and OFF aspects.
Their special combination of music
and extravagant performances made them become known as the performance geniuses.
They are the all-rounder group where all 6 members can sing and dance very well.
Since all members rap as well, they are known to have ‘NO flaws’,
and the group with 6 main vocalists and main dancers.
For each album, they bring us unique concepts and quality music. Today, we will be diving into ONF’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "ITZY"
ITZY made a huge appearance in 2019 with their song ‘달라달라’. They became the first K-Pop idols to win both the rookie and 본상 award at the Golden Disc Awards.
They were the monster rookies with many ‘best’ and ‘first’ records, and now they are one of the leading girl groups of 4th generation K-Pop. They have many nicknames.
‘Chart Built-in’ because they are always on the top spots of music program charts, ‘Year-end ITZY’ because they always show new arrangements and performances at year-end awards ceremonies, ‘Stage Experts’ because they pull off any concept,and have great stage presence.
The K-Pop front group!
The 4th generation queens!
Today, we will be diving into ITZY’s music.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "소녀시대 (GIRLS’ GENERATION)".
When they first debuted, 소녀시대 (GIRLS’ GENERATION) was known as the female SUPER JUNIOR.
With their fresh teenager charms, they instantly took over the music industry.
They became the ‘nation’s girl group’, ‘the queen of girl groups’, ‘the legendary girl group’ and more.
They are the 2nd generation girl group that lead the K-Pop wave in Asia.
They were the first K-Pop girl group to become million sellers for their album, and even though it has been 15 years, they still have a huge fandom.
The representative girl group of Korea!
We will be diving into the legendary GIRLS’ GENERATION’s music today.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "지코(ZICO)".
지코(ZICO) is the member who wrote, composed and produced almost all of Block B’s songs.
He is a rapper who is acknowledged for his talent in the hip hop scene. He is also a trendy producer who created the runner-up of Show me the money season 4, and the winner of season 6.
He reaches #1 on music charts for each album release, has amazing stage presence, and is also known for his humor on variety programs.
No wonder he is known as ‘갓지코’.
In April, he finished his military service and came back after 2 years!
The producer and artist who can pull of ‘any song’ no matter how he does it!
Today, we will be diving into ZICO’s music.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "현아(HyunA)".
현아 promoted as a member of Wonder Girls and 4minute.
In 2010, she made her solo debut, and has promoted individually and as a unit since then.
She continuously participates in the lyrics to show her musical colors, and constantly shows her growth as an artist.
Plus, she is known to be one of the best dancers among idols.
By announcing her relationship with singer DAWN, 현아(HyunA) showed that she is confident when it comes to love as well!
Today, we will be diving into the sexy icon HyunA’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "슈퍼주니어(SUPER JUNIOR)".
슈퍼주니어(SUPER JUNIOR) debuted in November 2005 with the title ‘The gateway of Asia’.
They are a multi-player group with members that are MCs, variety show stars, actors, and musical actors.
Not only do they promote as a team, they have different units from trot, vocal, to event units.
They continue to improve with their vital teamwork.
As the group that paved the way to global popularity, they performed at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Jakarta, Palembang Asian Games.
They are already celebrating their 17th anniversary, and have become veteran idols.
Today, we will be diving into SUPER JUNIOR’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "엔하이픈(ENHYPEN)".
엔하이픈(ENHYPEN) is a multinational idol group that was formed through the survival program I-LAND.
Just 2 months after their debut, they won 4 rookie awards and proved that they are the greatest rookies of 2020.
Plus, they became million sellers for two albums in the shortest amount of time.
As the global K-Pop rising stars, the members feel very responsible, and they showed their humble sides by saying they will prove that they deserve love for always showing improvement.
The hot icons of 4th generation of K-Pop are facing their world tour in September!
Today, we will be diving into ENHYPEN’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is songwriter "김도훈(Kim Do-hun)".
In 1998, 김도훈(Kim Do-hun) debuted as a music arranger, by arranging 장혜진’s '영원으로'.
In 2002, he officially debuted and started to become known through S.E.S’s follow-up track ‘Just A Feeling’.
He then wrote tons of hit songs such as SG Wannabe’s ‘죄와벌(crime and punishment)’,
씨야’s ‘사랑의 인사(Lovely sweet heart)’, and IU’s ‘Marshmallow’.
Along with 조영수 and 박근태, he is one of the songwriters that lead the Korean ballad renaissance period.
He is known for his wide music spectrum, and has worked on slow ballads such as 이승기’s ‘하기 힘든 말(words that are hard to say)’, R&B ballads such as 휘성’s ‘결혼까지 생각했어 (Even though of marriage)’, and dance songs such as G.NA’s ‘Black & White’.
Currently, he is the CEO of MAMAMOO’s label!
Today, we will be diving into the songs of the star songwriter 김도훈(Kim Do-hun)~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "이달의 소녀(LOONA)".
Starting from October 2016, 이달의 소녀(LOONA) received attention for their unique debut project.
One member was revealed each month, and when several members were revealed,they came out as unit groups.
And when 3 unit groups came together,이달의 소녀(LOONA) was formed.
Their [X X] album climbed back up the iTunes overall genre, K-Pop genre, and pop genre chart in the US and reached #1, making them the third Korean girl group to hold this record.
During the recent competition program ‘Queendom 2’, they showed a wide musical spectrum and great potential.
Without specific positions such as main, lead, or sub vocalists, every single member of this group plays a main role!
Today, we will be diving into LOONA's music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Paul Kim(폴킴)".
Even though his family was against it, Paul Kim(폴킴) dropped out of college and came to Korea to follow his dream of becoming a singer.
He stayed in a tiny living space, worked 9 hours a day at a cafe, and spent the rest of his time practicing music.
He then went on an audition segment for a radio, and got to record his single album then.
After that, he went on every season of Superstar K, but he was never shown on air.
When he was on <스타 오디션 위대한 탄생 3 (The Great Birth 3)>, that’s when he was first introduced to the public. He debuted in 2014 through his single album ‘커피 한 잔 할래요 (Coffee With Me)’.
After lots of hardships, he has become the unmatched ‘eardrum boyfriend’, and is touching many people with his music.
Today, we’ll be diving into singer-songwriter Paul Kim’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "방탄소년단(BTS)".
They are the Korean boy group that debuted on June 13th, 2013. After growing together with the ARMY, they have become global super stars.
방탄소년단(BTS) has set countless records, such as being the first Korean artist to perform at the 3 biggest music awards in America.
They are also known for their positive influence, which they have shown through their UN speech, and their LOVE MYSELF campaign.
On June 10th, they came out with their anthology album ‘Proof’, which includes 9 years of their history.
On the day of its release, they sold 2.15 million albums which made them instant double million sellers.
Plus, they have been sweeping the global charts and breaking new records!
The biggest boy band in the world!
The pop icons of the 21st century!
Today, we will be diving into 방탄소년단(BTS)‘s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "백예린(Yerin Baek)
Ever since she was young, 백예린(Yerin Baek) received attention for her solid skills, vocalization and vocal tone.
She applied to the 1st JYP open auditions, won 2nd place, and started her trainee life.
In 2012, she made her debut through 14& with Jamie Park.
Since then, she has released solo albums with her own style of music, established her label <Blue Vinyl>, and is currently the frontman and singer-songwriter of the band The Volunteers.
She can sing any genre with her own sentiment, and is praised for her singing skills, and interpretation of songs.
She is the musician we trust to listen to, and the artist who has been receiving love for 10 years.
Today, we will be diving into 백예린(Yerin Baek)’s music.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "GOT7(갓세븐)"
On January 16th 2014, the ‘7 people who got lucky’, GOT7(갓세븐) made their debut.
At first, they did hip hop-style music, but now, they do many different genres.
After their contract with their previous company ended, they released the song ‘Encore’ and shot down their disbandment rumors.
By maintaining their team name, they are proving that K-Pop idols can promote ‘both together and individually’.
Recently, GOT7 released their new song after 1 year and 2 months, and they have been dominating the charts in various countries.
Today, we will be diving into GOT7’s music.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "신혁(Hyuk Shin)".
In early 2004, 신혁(Hyuk Shin) released his 1st album Soar and debuted as a singer songwriter.
After that, he went to the States to attend the prestigious Berklee School of Music.
And in 2009, he made a team with songwriter Sean Hamilton and made it to #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart by producing Justin Bieber’s single ‘One Less Lonely Girl’.
Currently, he is the head of the music production Joombas Music Factory, which writes hit songs not only for K-Pop, but for singers all around Asia.
Today, we will be diving into the music of the songwriter, producer, and solo artist 신혁(Hyuk Shin)!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "아이콘(iKON)".
Through Mnet’s survival program ‘WIN’ in 2013 and ‘Mix and Match’ in 2014, 아이콘(iKON) made their debut in the spotlight.\
As the talented team that debuted after a long wait, every single song on their debut album was self-written.
Their pre-release song ‘취향저격(MY TYPE)’ swept the charts as soon as it was released, and they really showed their monster rookie sides.
That year, they won various rookie awards and showed the team’s popularity.
Since the team has gone through many hardships together, they have a very tight-knit relationship, which is why they also have many fan songs for their fans that have been by their side.
Today, we will be diving into iKON’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "블랙아이드필승(B.E.P.)".
블랙아이드필승(B.E.P.) is the producing group with 최규성 and 라도 who were both born in 84.
The first song by them which was a hit was 허각’s Hello. Afterwards, the first title track that they wrote was Sistar’s ‘Touch My Body’ in 2014.
Afterwards, they got to work with JYP through miss A’s ‘다른 남자 말고 너 (Only you)’.
They wrote many hit songs for them such as GOT7’s ‘니가 하면(If You do)’.
Other hit tracks that they have wrote are Apink’s ‘1도 없어(I’m so sick), 청하’s ‘벌써 12tl(Gotta Go)’, TWICE’s FANCY, 환불원정대’s debut track ‘DON’T TOUCH ME’ and more.
In 2020, they produced their first girl group STAYC which was a huge hit!
Today we will be diving into 블랙아이드 필승’s songs.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "싸이(PSY)"
In 2012, 싸이(PSY) released the global hit song ‘Gangnam Style’and made history in Korean mainstream music.
He rose to global stardom through the media of YouTube.
Starting from his debut, he humorously called himself ‘non-mainstream’ and ‘C list’, and he is the representative star known for comedic music.
He is also known for his unique way of singing as he belts out with his breathy voice!
With many artists releasing singles these days, PSY has come back with his 9th album filled with 12 songs.
Korea’s champion musician who knows how to have a good time, today, we will be diving into PSY’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "볼빨간사춘기(BOL4)"
In 2014, 볼빨간 사춘기(BOL4) went on Superstar K 6 as the 4-member ‘countryside band from 경북 영주 볼빨간 사춘기’.
They didn’t make it to the Top 10,and in April 2016, 안지영 and 우지윤 debuted as 볼빨간 사춘기(BOL4).
In August, 2016, the released ‘우주를 줄게(Galaxy)’which was a huge hit.
After that, they became the hot icons of the music industry.
Afterwards, 볼빨간 사춘기(BOL4) released another EP, then took a break due to health reasons. After a 2-year break, 볼빨간 사춘기(BOL4) is back proving her music chart power once again.
Today, we’ll be diving into the music of the artist with 6 years of experience, 볼빨간사춘기(BOL4)~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "김이나(Kim Eana)"
김이나(Kim Eana) went to university in the States where she came across various pop songs.
While she was working in a company, she dreamt of being in the music industry and wrote lyrics time to time.
Through songwriter 김형석’s suggestion, she first challenged herself to be a lyricist.
She decided that juggling her job and dream was too much, which is why she officially started her journey as a lyricist.
She started in 2003, and created hit songs for IU and Brown Eyed Girls with songwriter 이민수.
After that, she worked with big companies like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, as well as huge names like 이선희, 조용필, and 임재범.
That’s how 김이나(Kim Eana) became the star lyricist that she is today.
She says that she has written lyrics that sell well.
But now, she wants to hear people say, ‘I love that my singer sang 김이나’s song’.
Today, we will be diving into 김이나’s music~!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "빅뱅(BIGBANG)".
빅뱅(BIGBANG) is a group praised for their musicality and mainstream popularity.
G-DRAGON has written, composed and arranged almost every 빅뱅(BIGBANG) album.
The other members have participated in the album as well.
They are the trend setters that have had a huge influence on young people.
They are charismatic on stage,but show bright, funny and cute sides off stage.
They are also known to have many male fans.
Even though they had a 4-year long break, their new song has been getting great reactions, proving their class!
Today we will be diving into the songs of the high-class group BIGBANG!
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Ryan Jhun(라이언 전)".
Ryan Jhun(라이언 전) started off his career as an ambitious songwriter who would plead people to listen to his music.
He lived in Busan till he was 15 and moved to America.
Because of his strong Busan dialect, music labels didn’t believe he was from overseas, and actually thought he was a fraud.
That’s why Ryan Jhun(라이언 전) had a tearful period of being nameless.
But finally in 2010, he wrote a song for the most popular singer at the time, Lee Hyo Lee.
Afterwards, he wrote hit songs for SM artists such as SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, and TAEYEON, PRODUCE 101 Season 2’s signature song ‘나야 나(PICK ME)’, as well as songs for OH MY GIRL, IU and more.
He has become the head of a strong producing team.
Today, we will be diving into Ryan Jhun(라이언 전)’s music~
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Highlight(하이라이트)".
The idols that have returned from the military to take over the industry.
Highlight known for their humor, and they even appear on radio stations without any script.
Their newest title track ‘DAYDREAM’ reached #2 on a major real-time chart, and they also reached a high rank on the Melon TOP 100 chart.
In the 2010s, they were known as the miracle of a small entertainment company.
5 years after starting their promotions as Highlight, they have come with their 1st full-length album.
The group we trust to listen to!
Today, we will be diving into Highlight’s music.
Today’s K-Pop Musician is "Ashley Alisha (153/Joombas)"
Ashley Alisha (153/Joombas) debuted as a songwriter through 위키미키’s ‘Lucky’,
and she became famous through OH MY GIRL’s ‘BUNGEE’ and ITZY’s ‘ICY’.
She has been building up her credit by working with 태연, SF9, 권진아, 이달의 소녀(LOONA), 레이, Red Velvet and more.
And she has been writing variuos genres of music from dance, ballad, electronica, and more.
Today we’ll be diving into the songs of the singer and producer Ashley Alisha (153/Joombas)~
Today’s K-Pop star is "STAYC(스테이씨)"
The beautiful ‘Teen Fresh’ members have been showing new and fresh music that people haven’t experienced before.
Ever since their debut, they caught attention for their live singing skills, and the talented members have been showing their confidence through solo cover tracks.
They recently made a comeback after 5 months and have been winning 1st place!
The group showing their power as the leading 4th generation girl group!
Today, we talk about STAYC's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "BTOB (비투비)"
BTOB (비투비) is known to have incredible singing skills.
Plus they have been showing their charms in various fields from variety programs, dramas, musicals, and more.
The group with 10 years of experience have shown continuous growth with their infinite spectrum, but they still challenge themselves to new things.
BTOB (비투비) has returned as a full group after 4 years with their well-made album.
Today, we talk about BTOB's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "Suzy(수지)".
Suzy(수지) went to audition for a program at Gwangju, and when she was coming from the bathroom, she caught the eyes of a JYP employee and became a trainee.
After a year of training, she debuted as the 4-member girl group miss A.
She continues to shine as a singer, actor, and on variety shows, to become a top female star.
On January 2018, she released her second mini-album ‘Faces of Love’.
Four years later, she came back with a new song.
Today, we talk about Suzy's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "Apink(에이핑크)"
Unlike their innocent and pure concepts on stage, Apink(에이핑크) shows humorous and laid back charms on variety shows.
Besides 정은지, the other members are known to cry easily, which is why they are sometimes called ‘염전핑크’ which means salt field pink.
All member are promoting individually, but they stick with their roots, which is why they came back with their 10th anniversary album.
Today, we talk about Apink's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "PENTAGON (펜타곤)".
This group received attention even before their debut for their great vocal and performance skills.
They are the ‘total’ idol group with multi-national members from Korea, China, and Japan.
It’s their 7th year since their debut, but they are continuing to show growth and setting new records.
Today, we talk about PENTAGON's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "MOMOLAND (모모랜드)"
MOMOLAND (모모랜드) first gained attention through their girl group survival reality program.
During the program, they held fan meetings, promoted themselves on the streets, and even did a guerilla concert.
After the promotions for their song 뿜뿜, they received explosive love and grew to become a global idol group.
These days, they are promoting their new song ‘Yummy Yummy Love’, and continuing the dance challenge trend.
Today, we talk about MOMOLAND's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "AB6IX(에이비식스)".
Through their popularity from their audition program, AB6IX(에이비식스) won 1st place on a music program just 13 days after their debut.
Through their humor and chemistry among the members, their own reality show also received a lot of love.
The talented members produce their own songs and choreograph their own dances.
But they are always craving for improvement and perfection!
Today, we talk about AB6IX's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "Eric Nam(에릭남)".
Eric Nam(에릭남) debuted through the audition program 'The Great Birth Season 2".
With his wit and great manners, he is known to have won over the hearts of stars such as Chloe Moretz, Jamie Foxx, and more.
Also, he is known to hand drip coffee, start his morning with CNN, and be good at housework.
Plus, he also wished his mother happy birthday by making 미역국 for her and video calling her.
Because of these sides, Eric Nam(에릭남) is praised as a great future husband, and he is known for the title ‘1가정 1에릭남’ which translates to, 1 Eric Nam is needed in each household.
Today, we talk about Eric Nam's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "박보람 (Park Bo Ram)".
When she was on the audition program, 이승철 praised her for her deep sentiment and great vocal skills.
4 years later, she made a big transformation and debuted in the spotlight.
She has been growing as an artist who writes and composes her own songs.
Today, we talk about Park Bo Ram's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Zion.T(자이언티) is an artist with a magical voice that can pull off both calm R&B and fast tempo music.
He is known as the hip hop ‘밀당남(playing hard to get)’, 자이언니, or ‘lovely’. He said he chose to use his stage name because his real name 김해솔 seems too nice.
Last month on the 23rd, he released his new single ‘선물을 고르며(A Gift!)’. As soon as the song dropped, it reached the high spots of the main music charts, proving his popularity once again.
Recently, Zion.T(자이언티) has been a hot issue for appearing on TV programs such as ‘아침마당(AM Plaza)’, ‘TV 쇼 진품명품(Authentic Masterpieces)’, and more.
Zion.T(자이언티) is also known for his witty lyrics such as, ‘I love in Seoul city, 강서구, more info is my privacy~’.
Today, we talk about Zion.T's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Let’s dive into this charming artist’s music today~
Today’s K-Pop star is "정승환 (Jung Seung Hwan)".
Balladeer 정승환 (Jung Seung Hwan) has been loved for his ballad songs that represent the winter season.
Once again, he released his new single ‘별(Dear)’ this winter.
They say that there are 4 stages in ballads.
Sorrowful, ardent, mournful, and melancholy.
정승환 (Jung Seung Hwan)’s vocal tone has been praised to be perfect in expressing these emotions.
He is known as the prince of ballads, who will continue the big name in ballads following 유재하, 신승훈, 조성모, 성시경, and more.
정승환 (Jung Seung Hwan) also held his first-ever nationwide tour from December 17th to 19th.
Today, we talk about Jung Seung Hwan's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "FT 아일랜드 (FT ISLAND)".
The band FT 아일랜드 (FT ISLAND) released their 8th mini-album ‘LOCK UP’.
The album has been receiving attention since it is their first release after the members have been discharged from the military.
FT 아일랜드 (FT ISLAND) is loved as the leading band of sentimental rock ballads.
Their new album once again shows 이홍기’s emotional vocals, and FT 아일랜드 (FT ISLAND)’s unique sentiment.
Today, we talk about FT ISLAND's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "온앤오프 (ONF)".
온앤오프 (ONF) recently released their 6th mini-album ‘Goosebumps’.
This album received more attention than usual, because it is the group’s last album before the members enter the military. Last year, ONF’s song 'Sukhumvit Swimming’ reached #1 on a music chart for the first time since their debut 3 years ago.
This year, their song ‘Beautiful Beautiful’ reached #1 once again. 온앤오프 (ONF) continued to release '춤춰(Ugly Dance)', '여름 쏙 (Popping)' and 'Goosebumps‘, and 4 consecutive songs all reached #1 on the music chart.
Today, we talk about ONF's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "윤하 (YOUNHA)".
Singer 윤하 (YOUNHA) came back with her 6th full-length album ‘END THEORY’.
It’s been 1 year and 10 months since her last album ‘UNSTABLE MINDSET’, and it’s been 4 years since her last full-length album ‘RescuE’ which she released in December 2017.
After a year-long preparation, 윤하 (YOUNHA) came back with the most 윤하 (YOUNHA)-style music which talks about various types of ‘endings’.
Today, we talk about YOUNHA's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today's K-Pop star is "SF9".
Group SF9’s member and actor 로운 recently posted on social media with the caption '연모 합시다 (Let's 연모)' and posted a photo of him taking a break during the filming of his drama '연모(The King’s Affection)'.
로운's group SF9 recently released their 10th mini-album 'RUMINATION'.
They showed their ‘sexy’ identity’ once again, and all the members participated in writing every single song, to express dreams, love, goodbyes, gratitude, and other emotions.
Today’s K-Pop star is "하성운 (HA SUNG WOON)".
하성운(HA SUNG WOON) is the member from the project group ‘Wanna One’.
Last week, he released his 6th mini-album 'Electrified : Urban Nostalgia'.
The theme of the album is ‘nostalgia of the city’.
The title track ‘Electrified’ is a harmonization of a guitar riff, retro synth sounds, slap bass, a funk rhythm, and 하성운(HA SUNG WOON)’s vocals.
하성운(HA SUNG WOON) showed his affection and gratitude towards his fans and said that he could overcome everything since his debut thanks to the fans that have been walking next to him.
Today, we talk about HA SUNG WOON's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "더보이즈 (THE BOYZ)".
THE BOYZ made a comeback on November 1st with their 3rd single album ‘MAVERICK’.
They reached #1 on a Korean music chart, showing their fandom power.
They also won 1st place on 인기가요 for the first time.
With this, they wrapped up their promotions with 5 music program wins.
THE BOYZ recently announced that they will be holding their on and offline fan concert ‘THE B-ZONE’ at the Seoul SK Handball Stadium in early December.
Today, we talk about THE BOYZ's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "2AM(투에이엠)".
After a 7-year-long break, 2AM(투에이엠) recently made a comeback with their album ‘Ballad 21 F/W’.
Their title track ‘가까이 있어서 몰랐어(Should’ve Known)’ was written by 방시혁 who produced many of 2AM(투에이엠)’s hit tracks.
As soon as this song was released, it reached #1 on the music charts.
The other b-side tracks from their album also made it on the charts, which showed their popularity.
2AM(투에이엠)’s double title track ‘잘 가라니(No good in good-bye)’ was written by 박진영 which also caught a lot of attention.
Today, we talk about 2AM's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "CNBLUE(씨엔블루)".
After an 11-month break, CNBLUE(씨엔블루) has come back with their 9th mini-album ‘WANTED’.
Their album focuses on the courage of cutting off the bad relationships and connections around us.
The title track ‘싹둑(Love Cute)’ was written by 정용화, and it is a rock genre song with late 19th century vibes.
The song makes us picture a western film, and it really shows CNBLUE’s attempt at something conceptual.
Today, we talk about CNBLUE's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "Gummy(거미)".
Singer Gummy(거미) spent a busy week, as she released a new song and appeared on ‘Immortal Songs’.
The new song that she released is ‘그래도 사랑이었잖아(Regret)’, and on ‘Immortal Songs’, 거미 appeared with the diva singer Ailee, and showed amazing chemistry and powerful vocals through the R&B soul reinterpretation of EXO’s ‘으르렁(Growl)’.
Today, we talk about Gummy's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop stars is "SHINee(샤이니)’s KEY".
KEY recently released his first mini-album ‘BAD LOVE’.
It’s been a while since his 1st solo repackage album in 2019. It really shows how much time and effort KEY has put in to this album.
KEY participated in writing the lyrics for the b-side tracks ‘Saturday Night’ and ‘Eighteen (End Of My World)’.
He also mentioned that he put 10 times more time into recording this album compared to SHINee albums.
Today, we talk about Key's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Today’s K-Pop star is "Sandeul (산들(B1A4))".
B1A4’s Sandeul(산들) has been a strong contender on the music charts for soundtracks.
On October 3rd, Sandeul(산들)'s '내 기억 속에 남아있는 그대 모습은(The Image of You Remains in My Memory)' was released.
This is the soundtrack for the drama ’갯마을 차차차(Hometown Cha Cha Cha)’ which has been extremely popular these days.
The song has been doing great, as it is in the upper rank of various music charts.
Sandeul(산들) is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary this year, and he has been active with his music, as well as musicals.
Today, we talk about Sandeul's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "WOODZ(조승연)".
Singer WOODZ(조승연) made a comeback at 6 pm yesterday(October 5)!
His 3rd mini-album ‘ONLY LOVERS LEFT’ follows his single album ‘SET’ which he released in March.
Through this album, he will be expressing the stage of love in various ways.
Many people are excited to see his maturity in his genre and expressiveness.
Today, we talk about WOODZ's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "NCT 127(엔시티 127)".
NCT 127(엔시티 127) recently released their 3rd full-length album ‘Sticker’.
By selling 2 million 150 thousand albums in one week, they have become ‘double million sellers’.
Their song has been receiving a lot of love from the global fans, and it has reached #1 on the music charts in Korea, the UK, and Japan. A few days ago, their album reached #3 on the ’Billboard 200’, which was the highest record for a K-Pop album this year. Wow!
Today, we talk about NCT 127's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "이하이(Lee Hi)".
Singer 이하이(Lee Hi) recently appeared on ‘Killing Voice’.
She started off by singing ‘Rose’ which she released in 2013, then sang her 2020 song ‘홀로(HOLO)’, her 2016 song ‘손잡아줘요(HOLD MY HAND)’,
and many more of her famous songs such as, ‘나는 달라(I’M DIFFERENT)’, ‘1,2,3,4’, and ‘누구 없소(NO ONE)’.
She also sang ‘빨간 립스틱(Red Lipstick)’, ‘머리어깨무릎발(H.S.K.T)’, and ‘ONLY‘, which are from her recent album ‘4 ONLY‘.
이하이(Lee Hi) released her full-length album after 5 years, and this album has been taking over the top spots of various music charts.
Today, we talk about Lee Hi's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "김종국(Kim Jong Kook)".
김종국(Kim Jong Kook) swept the Korean music industry in the 90s and 2000s.
And recently, his hit songs were reborn.
The boy group ATEEZ collaborated with 김종국(Kim Jong Kook) and released remake versions of 터보(Turbo)’s songs.
These songs were ‘검은 고양이 네로(THE BLACK CAT NERO)’, and ‘화이트 러브(스키장에서)(White Love)’, and they were part of the collaboration album called ‘Season Songs’.
The title track of this album was ‘바다 보러 갈래?(Be My Lover)’.
Also, the 3-member vocal group V.O.S released ‘제자리걸음(Always be here)’, which was a remake version of 김종국(Kim Jong Kook)’s hit song which was released 16 years ago.
Today, we talk about Kim Jong Kook's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "선우정아 (SWJA)"
In July, 선우정아 (SWJA) released her single ‘BUFFALO’ and appeared on ‘불후의 명곡(Immortal Songs)’ recently for the ‘Artist 들곡화(A Wild Camamile)’s 전인권 edition’.
She did a very holy arrangement of 들국화’s song ‘아침이 밝아올 때까지(Till morning comes’ and won over the viewers with her mystical vibe.
As a result, 선우정아 (SWJA) earned 1 win during the program.
전인권 complimented her and said, “It was very mystical, and you pulled off the parts that even I had a hard time with.”
Today, we talk about SWJA's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is "투모로우바이투게더 (TOMORROW X TOGETHER)".
투모로우바이투게더 (TOMORROW X TOGETHER)’s 2nd album’s repackage album has made it to the top 10 spot of Billboard’s main album chart.
Their 2nd full album ‘The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ which was released in May, made it to the #5 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, which really showed that their fandom had spread to the US.
Today, we talk about TOMORROW X TOGETHER's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is '레드벨벳 (Red Velvet)'
Lastweek, Girl group Red Velvet comeback with the girls' 6th mini album 'Queendom.'
They are presenting a performance full of refreshing and bright energy.
The group has proved its global popularity by sweeping so many charts, such as No. 1 in the domestic music charts and No. 1 in the iTunes Top Albums chart in 51 regions around the world.
Today, we talk about Red Velvet's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is '잔나비 (Jannabi)'
“My dreams and hopes are still wriggling even at the end of a day worn out by me. Sometimes it just feels so cheesy to me. Welcome to my fantasy land of old-fashioned heroes.”
This phrase is from Jannabi's 3rd full-length album "Land of Fantasy." The vocal 'Choi Jung-hoon' left it in the album introduction.
We can say that he is an unique musician for his own language and music color.
Jannabi recently appeared on 'Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook' twice in a row.
Through various music broadcasts, contents, and more, I can see they are continuing to communicate with the fans.
Today, we talk about Jannabi's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 악뮤(AKMU)
AKMU known as Akdong Musician is a sibling duo consisting of Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun who debuted under YG Entertainment in April 2014 with studio album Play after winning Audition Program 'K-pop Star 2'.
Their debut album Play was well received by the public and critics, having sold more than 6.9 million downloads, and was awarded "Best Pop Album" in the 12th Korean Music Awards.
Today, we talk about AKMU's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 방탄소년단(BTS)
BTS known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member boy band that began formation in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment.
The group's name, BTS, stands for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, literally meaning "Bulletproof Boy Scouts".
The septet—composed of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output.
Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres.
Today, we talk about BTS's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 태연 (Taeyeon).
Tae-yeon known mononymously as Taeyeon, is a singer.
She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most popular K-pop girl groups worldwide.
She has since participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including SM Town, Girls' Generation-TTS, SM the Ballad, and Girls' Generation-Oh!GG.
Today, we talk about Taeyeon's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 서사무엘 (Sameul Seo)
Seo Dong-hyeon better known by his stage name Samuel Seo is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.
Seo released his first studio album Frameworks (2015), which earned him the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the Korean Music Awards in 2016.
He released his second album Ego Expand (100%) in May of that year, which earned him nominations for Best R&B & Soul Album, as well as Best R&B & Soul Song for its lead single "B L U E".
Today, we talk about Sameul Seo's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is <트와이스(TWICE)>
TWICE is a girl group formed by JYP Entertainment.
The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu.
Twice was formed under the television program Sixteen (2015) and debuted on October 20, 2015, with the extended play (EP) The Story Begins.
Twice is most notable for their consistent employment of "cute" concepts which was further supported by the group's bubblegum pop sound, which was seen as a departure from the usual retro style of music that was seen in their predecessor labelmates and fellow girl groups Wonder Girls and Miss A.
Today, we talk about TWICE's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 2PM.
2PM is a boy band formed by JYP Entertainment.
The group is composed of six members: Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. (Originally a seven-piece group, former member and leader Jaebeom. He left the group in early 2010.)
2PM debuted with their single album Hottest Time of the Day on August 29, 2008.
The history of 2PM started when Korean musician Park Jin-young formed an eleven-member band known as One Day through the documentary series Hot Blood Men.
Today, we talk about 2PM's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is SEVENTEEN.
Seventeen is a boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015.
The group consists of 13 members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino.
The name "Seventeen" is explained as "13 members + 3 units + 1 team", representing the 13 individual members from 3 different units (hip-hop, vocal, and performance) who all come together to form one group
Seventeen is considered a "self-producing" idol group, with the members being actively involved in the songwriting, choreographing, and other aspects of their music and performances.
Today, we talk about SEVENTEENS's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is N.Flying.
N.Flying is a rap rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013.
The band originally consisted of four members: Kwon Kwang-jin, Lee Seung-hyub, Cha Hun and Kim Jae-hyun.
Yoo Hwe-seung was added to the band in June 2017. Kwang-jin left the group on December 26, 2018 and his position was filled by Seo Dong-sung on January 1, 2020.
The group marked its debut in Korea on May 20, 2015 with its first EP, including lead single "Awesome".
On January 2, 2019, their single "Rooftop" first entered the lower ranks of Korean music charts and soon after there had concluded their promotions on music shows in early March, the song gained sudden popularity and went viral after an anonymous person shared it to an online community.
Today, we talk about N.Flying's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is Mamamoo.
Mamamoo is a girl group formed by RBW in 2014
The group composed of four members: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa.
The group officially debuted with their single "Mr. Ambiguous" on June 18, 2014.
They are recognized for their retro, jazz, R&B concepts and their strong vocal performances.
It was announced that Mamamoo will start their 2021 WAW(Where Are We) project to commemorate the group's seventh anniversary.
On June 11, 2021, RBW announced that Wheein would be leaving the company since she has chosen not to renew her solo contract with the agency, but she signed a second contract extension to remain as a member of Mamamoo until December 2023.
Today, we talk about MAMAMOO's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is <몬스타엑스(Monsta X)>
Monsta X is a boy group formed through the reality survival program No.Mercy by Starship Entertainment.
The group is currently composed of six members: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M.
The group's name, "Monsta X", contains the double meaning of "Monsters conquering the K-pop scene" and "My star" (Mon means "My" in French). The X symbolizes an unknown existence.
The group debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first EP 'Trespass'.
Since debut, Monsta X has been known for their aggressive style, combining elements of hip hop, EDM and pop.
Today, we talk about Monsta X's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Heize is a singer, rapper, songwriter, composer and producer currently signed to P Nation.
She made her debut in 2014 with her EP Heize, which included a total of six songs.
After making her debut in 2014 with the EP Heize, she gained attention after appearing on the second season of reality show Unpretty Rapstar.
Not long ago, Heize released her 7th EP album, ‘HAPPEN’.
Today, We talk about Heize's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today’s K-Pop star is 십센치 (10cm).
10cm is a musical act currently composed of singer-songwriter Kwon Jung-yeol.
Originally a duo composed of Kwon and Yoon Cheol-jong, 10cm debuted in 2010.
With the release of the single "Americano," the group quickly became one of the most popular indie acts in South Korea.
Yoon left the group in July 2017, Kwon has continued to promote as a solo artist under the name 10cm.
A new single of 10cm has been out: “서울의 잠 못 이루는 밤(Sleepless Nights in Seoul).”
Today, We talk about 10cm's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!
Today's K-Pop star is 엔시티드림 (NCT Dream).
NCT Dream is the third sub-unit of the boy band NCT, formed by SM Entertainment in 2016 then as the teen-aged unit of NCT, later evolved away from their youth image and was re-branded in 2020 when the members became adults.
They debuted on August 25, 2016 with the single "Chewing Gum", with seven members Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung, then at an average age of 15.6 years old.
NCT DREAM released its first full album “Hot Sauce” this month 10th.
The exact number of “Hot Sauce” first- week sales reached 1 million in less than a week.
Today, We talk about their recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's listen to 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel's song recommendations with reasons to recommend it!
Today's K-Pop star is '하이라이트 (Highlight)'
The group originally debuted in 2009 with the EP Beast is the B2ST.
They consists of four members: Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon.
They re-debuted as Highlight in 2017 with the EP 'Can You Feel It?'. They have since released three more EPs as Highlight.
The group made a long-awaited full comeback with the 3rd mini-album 'The Blowing'.
Today, We talk about Highlight's recent song and the history of hit songs.
Let's check their 'B-Side Tracks' DJ Sam and our guest Samuel recommend as well!