In the recent years, the number of Korean boy bands has been promptly increasing. This clearly means that more and more people are following and accepting the K-pop culture. It also lets to a dynamic industry in which most k-pop bands are always trying to better themselves.
ANsdK-pop bands (special K-pop boy bands) seem to be achieved much success and that is because of the combined talents with handsome appearances of several K-pop boy bands. K-pop boy bands do not only create new waves in Korea, but also the surrounding regions as Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam… In the year 2014, the competition for top Korean boy bands has been quite tight. And the below Korean K-pop boy bands take the 10 slots:1. EXO - Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band produced by SM Entertainment. Debuted in the year 2011 in Seoul, South Korea, EXO has twelve members which separate into two subgroups as EXO- K and EXO- M, singing in Korean and Mandarin. The band’s name was taken from an exoplanet, meaning as planets outside the Solar System.
Since EXO debuted they only released their very first EP named Mama, but EXO currently has millions of fan in over the world. With the young, ambitious and inventive members, EXO is definitely one of the boy bands which fans will put money on to get a great chance of breaking into the international music scene.
2. BAP- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
BAP, is an acronym for Best, Absolute and Perfect, is a K-pop boy band with six members formed in the year 2011 by the management of TS Entertainment.
BAP introduces their recording debut with the very first single “Warrior”, continuing with the release of the debut EP “Warrior” in Feb 2012. In 2013, BAP started releasing the second EP “One Shot” – this EP was ranked No.1 on the World Album chart. In the year 2014, EXO confirmed to bring the EP “First Sensibility”.
BAP musical style is heavily influenced by Hip Hop Music.
3. Infinite- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
Infinite is one of the top 10 Korean famous boy bands in 2014. This band is made up of seven members as Kim Sung Gyu (Leader, Main Vocalist), Kim Myung Soo (Vocalist), Lee Sung Jong (Vocalist) Nam Woo Hyun (Main Vocalist), Lee Ho Won (Main rapper and Dancer), Lee Sung Yeol (Vocalist, Rapper) and Jang Dong Woo (Lead Rapper and dancer).
Infinite released their first debut “Come Back Again” in June 2010 and quickly become hits. Other popular tracks of Infinite consist of “First Invasion”, “Evolution”, “Over the Top”…
4. B2ST- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
B2ST, or also known as Beast, is one of crowded K-pop boy bands with six members as Yoon Doo Joon, Lee Gi Kwang, Jang Hyun Seung, Yang Yo Seob, Yong Jun Hyung and Son Dong Woon. B2ST was formed since the year 2009, but just best known after their first EP “Fiction and Fact” in 2011. In 2012, the band went on the international tour “Beautiful Show” that visited 17 cities in 12 countries all around the world. In 2013, B2ST continues with the new concert “Will You Be Okay”, “B2UTY More” & "Hard to Love, How to Love". This Korean boy band is currently very famous in South Korea.
B2ST had achieved many awards as M.net’s Triple Crown, Artist of Year Award, Bonsang award courtesy of Seoul Music Awards, etc.
5. Block B- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
Block B is a South Korean boy band which was created by Cho PD under his label brand – Seven Seasons. Block B debuted in 2011 with the first promotional single “Freeze!” on KBS Music Bank. This band has seven members including Zico, Lee Taeil, B-Bomb, Ahn Jaehyo, U-Kwon, Park Kyung and P.O.
With the dancing, rapping, composing and singing experience, Block B has been gained much success since albums, music video, game shows…
6. Super Junior- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
Super Junior is a familiar Korean boy bands which was found in the year 2005. In the beginning, Super Junior has twelve members, but currently increases to 13 members as Leeteuk, Hankyung, Sungmin, Heechel, Yesung, Shindong, Kibum, Kyuyun, Donghae, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Siwona and Ryeowook.
To most of young generation, Super Junior is very famous for their Korean Wave called as “Hallyu”. One of their tracks which has released in the year 2009 is “Sorry Sorry” – this hit made them to become the top Korean boy band till now.
Super Junior sings in various genres of music like Pop, R&B, Electronic and Dance.
7. BToB- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
BToB, is an acronym of Born to Beat, is a band of seven boy members from South Korea as Seo Eunkwang, Yook Sungjae, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyunsik, Peniel D. Shin, Jung Ilhoon and Lee Min Hyuk. This band was created in the year 2012 by Cube Entertainment. And BToB firstly debuted on March 2012 on M! Countdown.
One of their currently hit is “Beep Beep” which was uploaded on their official Youtube Channel in 11 Feb 2014.
8. Mblaq- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
The band’s name simply stands for Music Boys Live in Absolute Quality. This famous Korean boy band was created “Rain” – a well-know entertainer in South Korea. The band includes four members as Cheondung, Seungho, Lee Joon, and G.O.
With talent and handsome appearances, Mblaq was success since their first single “Just BLAQ” in Octorber 2009. Their single topped many charts in South Korean both offline and online.
9. SHINee- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
SHINee was created in the year 2008 by SM Entertainment. This band mainly sings in R&B, dance, pop and electronic.
SHINee has five handsome members as Min ho, New, Key, Jonghyun, and Taemin. They firstly debuted in 2008 with “Replay”. After few years of operation, SHINee had won many achievements. And their members also begin in reality shows and acting.
10. Boyfriend- Top 10 Korean boy bands in 2014
Boyfriend with six members was formed in the year 2011 by Starship Entertainment. Boyfriend band is very smart at bringing the fresh and youthful vibe since their first appearance on the South Korean market.
Boyfriend members include Kim Donghyun, Shim Hyunseong, Lee Jeongmin, Jo Youngmin, Jo Kwangmin, and No Minwoo. They set their fanbase name as “Best Friend” since 2011 and currently has the millions girl fan in all around the world.
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