In addition to her own music - she released an EP called XX in 2020 - the composer has graced the credits of a diverse roster of Korean artists over the years. Her style isn't bound by genre, often drawing influence from hip-hop, electronic, bass, and other sounds, with some dubbing her sound "Neo K-pop." SUMIN's versatility has found her expertly navigating both the underground and popular music scenes in Korea. Producing is too often dominated by men, but South Korean songwriter and producer SUMIN is a woman doing wondrous work in the space. Get to know SUMIN, Teddy Park, ADORA, RM, and SUGA. To celebrate the incredible talent within the Korean music industry and to close out 2021, is spotlighting five Korean K-pop songwriters and producers who made their mark worldwide this year. Taking inspiration worldwide and incorporating cultural markers in the music, the undefinable sound and flare of K-pop creatives has had an enormous impact on music as we know it.
Though much of K-pop music mixes genres and languages, the structure of the songs often allows for more experimentation and nuance than we see in the Western pop industry. Many K-pop songwriters have done notable work abroad as well, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music globally and serving as the think tanks that made your favorite hit songs possible. From R&B ballads to trap beats to electronic party anthems, the sonic possibilities are endless as genres continue to blur and producers get bolder with their choices. Though more and more K-pop idols are becoming involved in their music creation, there are some contributors whose work on your favorite tracks simply can't go unrecognized. What Social Cases Does BLACKPINK Believe In?īehind every successful K-pop act is a creative team helping compose their hit songs. Jisoo fans have speculated about the release of her solo work, but the singer remains on the fence about setting off on her own and has opted to focus on acting instead. The music video for "LALISA" currently has a half-billion views on YouTube. Lisa became the group’s third soloist with the release of her highly anticipated single album LALISA, featuring the title track and "Money." The songs simultaneously held the top two spots on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart, while the single album topped South Korea’s Circle Album Chart. It differs from BLACKPINK’s in the sense that it is still in the process of defining itself."įollowing the 2020 release of BLACKPINK's debut The Album, the foursome took time off to pursue different creative endeavors. A little over a year later, Rosé made her solo debut with the single album R, which featured hit songs " On The Ground " and "Gone." She discussed the direction of her solo work with Variety : "I’m constantly exploring new ideas and sounds. In late 2018, Jennie became the first member of BLACKPINK to release a solo record, aptly titled Solo, produced and written by Teddy Park. Ahead of the record’s release, here are seven facts to know about the foursome dubbed " the biggest girl group in the world. The group’s journey to superstardom began in the early 2010s when they were invited to join YG Entertainment’s K-pop trainee program, where they developed and refined the moves and sounds that would help them become household names.Īfter taking a hiatus to pursue other creative projects, the members of BLACKPINK have reunited to release their long-awaited sophomore effort, Born Pink, due Sept. But it took years of training to prepare the talented foursome for worldwide success. The quartet’s hip-hop and EDM–infused pop songs have charted around the globe, while their videos have racked up billions of views on YouTube. Six years after their debut, BLACKPINK’s star power is stronger than ever. Lisa took home the Best K-pop award for her debut solo single " LALISA ," making her the first K-pop soloist to win the coveted trophy. The quartet collaborated with PUBG Mobile for a virtual in-game concert, released their new single "Pink Venom" (accompanied by a music video and dance practice ), announced a new album and world tour, and slayed their debut at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where they performed and won an award for Best Metaverse Performance. It’s been an eventful couple of months for Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé of BLACKPINK.
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