Today we launched a poll on our Instagram to find out, in your opinion, what were the titles that a true Kpop fan absolutely and imperatively must know.
You have been enormously to respond, around the world, in France of course but also from the USA, Paraguay, England, Algeria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Romania…
You all know that the number of KPOP titles (in the broad sense of the term) is immense and it is all the greater if you are part of the first generations and you always listen to your artists and discover new ones each year.
Due to your proposals, many artists and songs have been proposed such as DREAMCATCHER, GAHO, ENHYPEN, SHINEE, EXO, CLC, HYUNA, SUNMI, BTS, BLACKPINK, HYOLYN, PENTAGON, GREATGUYS, STRAY KIDS, TWICE, SISTAR, INFINITE, ITZY , MOMOLAND, FTILSAND, SF9, BRAVE GIRLS, EPEX, WANNA ONE, 4MINUTES, WONDER GIRLS, GIRL’S GENERATION, CNBLUE, B.A.P, THE BOYZ, MBLAQ, TEEN TOP, VANNER, LEE JIN HYUK, ATEEZ, JEONG SEWOON, GOT7, K. WILL, TXT, IVE, MISS A, MONSTA X, LC9, TNX, I.O.I, ALEXA, BTOB, OH MY GIRL, B1A4…
We will therefore, through this survey of you, reveal the 20 essential titles for a Kpop fan. And at the end discover the number 1 title that every kpop fan should know, according to you. You are ready ?
In 20th place
It is a title that has been successful several years after its official release. “Rollin” from the girl group BRAVE GIRLS, was first adored by the Korean military, before a video of them allowed him to return to the front of the stage.
In 19th place
It is the most viewed Kpop title in the world. Of course we suspected it, PSY with its famous “Gangnam style” is in the list of the 20 titles that every Kpop fan must know.
In 18th place
It is not a group, but a band which comes to be placed in 18th place. FTISLAND, with its singer with the charismatic voice LEE HONG GI, positions itself with its title “I wish“. It does not surprise us to see them in this ranking, the members and the group have played in different dramas and participated in several soundtracks.
In 17th place
Energy that encouraged many Koreans for their exams. The title marked Kpop by its choreography, but also by the pronunciation of some of the lyrics in English. TWICE, the JYP Entertainment group hit hard with its title “Cheer up”.
In 16th place
This group made a name for itself with its power, its energy, and for being the first blond idols of Kpop. Even though their various songs have marked the generation of fans, the title that stands out is “One shot“. This B.A.P MV was shot like a movie.
In 15th place
In this place we find in solo, the singer TAEYANG, with the touching and moving title “Eyes, nose, lips“. A song that touched an entire generation. This title has been taken up by many Korean but also international artists and has been used in many survivals to test the vocal abilities of apprentice idols.
In 14th place
At this position we find the artist JESSI. The one who first started solo before finding herself as a vocalist in the Lucky J trio, before breaking into concrete again solo. You have acclaimed the title “Nunu nana“, which a kpop fan must know.
In 13th place
This group from a survival organized by Cube Entertainment, brought a breath of fresh air with the release of its title “Shine”. PENTAGON has obtained your support and finds itself in this 13th place in the titles to know absolutely for kpop fans.
In 12th place
“Waoh, Fantastic baby!“, this sentence is therefore anchored in your memory and you want to impose it on others. The title of BIG BANG, “Fantastic baby” must have made you move during the few kpop evenings that must have been near you.
In 11th place
BTS, he marked, marks and will mark Kpop, with its titles and its large number of records. Among all the people who responded, the title you chose is “Fake love“, featuring an extremely worked MV with symbolism, highlighting art.
In 10th place
ATEEZ is one of the groups that are currently on the rise. The group’s concept and energy in its MVs and on stage fascinates fans. Several titles of this group were proposed like “Wonderland” or “Halazia”, but it was “Say my name” which pulled out of the game.
In 9th place
After being part of the group WONDER GIRLS, SUNMI asserts a solo career with a style of her own. Each of her songs is a hit and “Gashina” is one of the most covered tracks by male idols.
In 8th place
While this group is struggling to find its audience, it will only take two titles including “Helicopter” to propel them to the top. CLC, which was in the shadow of the 4minute group, was able to reveal its talent, but belatedly, leading them to separate after a few titles.
In 7th place
And so we find the group 4MINUTE, with in particular the member Hyuna, from Cube Entertainment. The group knew how to stand out and stick to the style of music that the fans expected. By opening up even more abroad, the song “Crazy” made fans succumb to the charms of the 5 members.
In 6th place
This is the last boy group from JYP Entertainment that you ranked at this position. Lots of energy and qualities, the group STRAY KIDS with its title “Back door” is part of this TOP 10.
In 5th place
This “senior” group of which each member has nothing more to prove, between song, drama, film, entertainment, the members of SUPER JUNIOR continue their career while “driving” their life. A large number of titles from SM Entertainment‘s group (Label SJ) could surely be in this ranking, but “Sorry sorry” is the one you have chosen.
In 4th place
A group that has touched a generation and continues to make it dream. The members of SHINEE are more than a group of idols arriving to amaze mothers and daughters. With very worked titles, original concepts, the comeback with the title “Sherlock” remains apparently in your memories and reached the TOP 5 of the important titles.
In 3rd place
It is in the top three that ranks this group of girls that each generation must know according to you. This is YG Entertainment‘s group 2NE1. The most emblematic song of this one is undoubtedly “I am the best”.
In 2nd place
It is therefore a male group that ranks on the second step of the podium. Coming from SM Entertainment, the group was made up of two groups EXO-K and EXO-M. For the title you have chosen, the two groups reunite and EXO performs on “Overdose”.
And finally, in 1st place here is the title that everyone should know, it is the group BIG BANG with its flagship title “BANG BANG BANG“. Released in June 2015, it’s this year’s summer title that all Kpop artists have covered or danced to.
We can notice that in most of the titles that have been chosen, a movement of the choreography easily remains in the lead, and we can still see them performed in various Korean entertainment shows, by idols of all generations.
Do you find yourself in this ranking? Is the title you voted for there?
Of course the tastes and colors are not discussed, but here are for our participants the Kpop titles that every good fan must know.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: KSTATION TV, SNS artistes
