Groups like BTS, Super Junior, BLACKPINK, Big Bang, GOT7, among others, have several fans around the world. Touring internationally, placing # 1 on the iTunes or Billboard charts, breaking records in different fields, but … how did it all start? Although, K-Pop has already become a worldwide musical phenomenon making viral trends on Twitter and on platforms such as Spotify or Tik Tok, the genre began as local, following the dynamics of groups like Backstreet Boys, but with incredible choreographies, songs in Korean, the famous fanchants and the lightstick, as well as a very different marketing that have made it attractive to all fandoms. If you are new to K-pop or want to know more about South Korean music, we leave you 7 albums of the ” old school ” that you should listen to . Have the concepts and styles of idols really changed? The current groups also had inspirations. Super Junior Mamacita It is one of their best albums, he has from ballads, to music that will make you dance without stopping. They are considered the “Kings of Hallyu” thanks to their impact on the so-called Korean Wave. The group is still active and making comebacks. ‘I Yah!’ from HOT It was a group formed by the CEO of SM, one of the most important companies of K-pop. They debuted in 1996 and if you want to know the music of the first idols the choice is their album ‘I Yah!’, They not only sought to create social awareness with this album, but also made a tribute to the victims of a 1999 accident. Shinhwa’s “The Solver” “The Solver” and “Eusha! Eusha!” They were the first singles they released under the seal of SM. Only these two songs were enough for the group to achieve fame and will prove to have one of the best vocal lines of K-pop. Although they were dissolved, they are considered legends within the industry. “Welcome to the Sechskies Land” by SechsKies Despite having debuted in 1997, they recently made a comeback. Although, although it is their second job, the group quickly gained popularity, from the beginning, they showed great talent. Without a doubt, this album will show you why they are still active. “My name” by BoA It is considered one of the great pioneers of K-pop, the singer has an album called “My Name”, which gave her high sales in albums and represents a radical makeover for the singer, since she went from the tender appearance to the of a sexy and talented woman. You should also listen to their album “Girls On Top”, because he not only demonstrated their maturity as a woman, their songs addressed a social criticism against chauvinism. ‘Chapter 4: road’ GOD It is one of the best-selling albums of K-pop. The band is also considered a legend for idols. If you want to introduce yourself to the R&B styles of K-pop, they are the option for you. SES homonymous album It was a female group of great impact that inspired the formation of other girls groups , had great sales with “SES”. Their debut album is a sample of their great success, although they separated in their second work.
