Posturing is a hallmark of hip hop, but Suga’s verse demonstrates the way BTS stand tall even though they’re at the bottom, in a neat reversal of rap’s rags-to-riches archetype. Hannah is a freelance writer, b-girl and k hip-hop fan. The song — from members Taemin, Baekhyun, Mark, and Lucas — is smooth and sultry, leaning into SM Entertainment's R&B sensibilities.

While “Second Grade” could be read as a gritty insight into coming-of-age struggles, the song’s effervescent energy is elevated to a call to arms by the boys chanting that chorus. bts… As they dropped their second album, BTS were still struggling to make their mark. It's hard to think of a single rookie group that made more of a cultural impact than ITZY, the plucky fivesome from JYP Entertainment. Its mellow trap beat is reminiscent of their debut single, "Whistle." It's quintessential for the girl group, confident and filled with attitude, yet softer than their typical tracks. So just remember that I love BTS… As BTS ride the wave of global chart success, the surety of their youthful confidence in this song couldn’t be sweeter. With their vibrant sound and cool-chick energy, ITZY dominated this year with two smash singles, "DALLA DALLA" and "ICY," which swept South Korea's televised music shows and became mainstream hits.

So many talented units emerged, each vying to make their mark with diverse releases and fresh concepts.

"Boom" was a fantastic single.

With its anthemic production, this song was built to be a stadium smash before BTS played their first concert. It's chill but anthemic — especially as Lisa asserts, “Never needed nothing else / Just a little love from myself." So it's not surprising that they're often referred to as the Queens of B-sides by fans, and "Sunny Side Up" is a worthy addition to their catalog of hidden treasures. In the world of K-pop, there's no such thing as "too much," and the next release — single, album, and music video — is always around the corner. The six-member boy group debuted in January with the moody "Valkyrie," but it's the sweeping pop ballad "Red Thread" that showcases the depth of their musicality. Red Velvet has one of the most impressive discographies in K-pop, thanks in part to their versatile concept that allows them to produce energetic earworms ("Red") and smooth R&B tracks ("Velvet"). They’ve reached their debut, and they stand united, ready to rise. By smoothly switching the word ‘방’ to ‘흥’ BTS rename themselves ‘Fun Boys’, or ‘heungtansonyeondan’ (흥탄소년단). As BTS matured musically, their initial defiance evolved into more daring lyrical depth. 2019 was the year of the rookies. Maybe to a place where "jopping" is universally understood. It's not a boom; it's a twinkle. Another BTS … 'I’ve been trying to think of a tattoo to get for him since he passed' 'We have to be using our bodies and our voices to disrupt business as usual' Oneus has a flair for dramatics (see: "Twilight"), but "Red Thread" is uncharacteristically stripped down — allowing vocalists Seoho and Keonhee to really shine while rappers Ravn and Leedo take the song to new heights with a pinch of their signature swagger. It's been a little over a year since this eight-member group stormed onto the scene with their boisterous pre-debut track "Pirate King," and the momentum has been building ever since thanks to their powerful performances and memeable personalities.

By bad dracula, September 7, 2017 in Music. Read SIDE_B_028 from the story side b | BTS Horror AU by seoultori (tori) with 1,009 reads. She writes for Seoulbeats in between reading magazines and spinning on her head. It's a funky track with jazzy flourishes (that bassist is the real hero here) and heavenly harmonies. As BTS matured musically, their initial defiance evolved into more daring lyrical depth. Subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter to keep you up to date with who’ll be at B-Side … Yes, you read that right, Jungkook’s ‘Euphoria’ has emerged as the highest-selling b …

There's nothing K-pop loves more than an explosive drop, which makes a song like "Paradise" the kind of groovy easy-listening that stands out among the noise. The drop is subtle, as it switches up the tempo unexpectedly with soft vocals and pounding synths. On first listen, “2 Fast” may seem like the best song you’ve ever heard. Besides, ‘Moon’ is also ranked 33rd in the Worldwide iTunes Chart despite having been released for 5 months. It's structured almost entirely around the group's vocalists — the layered vocals on the hook make it feel massive — and even the rap verses from Taeyong and Mark seem melodic. But no rookie group has as many hidden gems in their young catalog as Oneus. It's a song that, like SuperM, never settles into one singular groove.