Full disclosure: I’m not a dancer nor choreographer, and dance isn’t essentially what I flock to Okay-pop for. Due to that, my selections are inclined to veer towards extra iconic routines which are enjoyable to observe fairly than technically difficult or spectacular formations. I prefer to consider the 2 can co-exist, however I do desire enjoyable choreography over a extra “badass” routine. I additionally desire large, dynamic performances over smaller, intricate strikes.
Honorable Mentions:
EPEX – Youth2Youth
NMIXX – Sprint
STAYC – Cheeky Icy Thang
TWS – BFF
TWS – Final Pageant
ZEROBASEONE – Really feel The Pop
Younger Posse – Ate That
Sticky finds a spot on this checklist due to its sense of fluidity and distinction from most Okay-pop choreo. The routine even contains some (very tame) twerking.
The music itself is sort of cute and the choreography reinforces that with enjoyable counting hand actions and a basic sense of lightness.
Such a busy, overstuffed music calls for equally chaotic choreography. Earth, Wind & Hearth‘s routine lives as much as the music’s power, delivering a freewheeling spirit that’s so enjoyable to observe.
LE SSERAFIM at all times have tons of persona of their efficiency and Loopy is definitely a showcase for that. Props for Sakura’s duck stroll alone!
TWS’s choreography is simply so artistic and enjoyable to observe. Their staff actually put the whole lot into the group’s debut yr and this follow-up cements their unity with so many cool, intertwining and mirror-image strikes.
I really like a giant, splashy routine the place a bunch of again dancers encompass one magnetic star. Nayeon lifts and grooves and totally owns ABCD‘s killer breakdown.
I’m afraid it’s going to be a bit repetitive on the high of my checklist this yr as a result of two teams stood approach above the pack for me. Oh Mymy: 7s launched TWS with aptitude, filled with colourful, artistic formations. There’s a way of eye-catching boldness on this choreo.
My favourite choreography facilities round iconic strikes, and Increase Increase Bass‘s refrain is definitely memorable. I really like a funk fashion even at its most elementary. Add RIIZE’s unimaginable expertise and creative routines and also you’ve received a complete 2024 standout.
RIIZE are considered one of Okay-pop’s most thrilling teams to observe on stage. I’m putting Unimaginable ever-so-slightly forward of Increase Increase Bass as a result of I like its boldness in embracing home steps and the undulating finale is an actual showpiece. It’s so putting when coupled with the synth line driving the music’s ultimate moments.
This was 2024’s most iconic choreography, and for me it’s not even shut. The yr was brief on memorable level strikes, however everybody is aware of the choreo to Plot Twist‘s hook. Whether or not you possibly can pull it off or not is one other query, however the routine completely captures the music’s quirky attraction. It’s enjoyable and recent and virtually cartoon-like in its simplicity. However supporting that simplicity is a eager sense of storytelling and some technically intense breakdowns. In a yr the place most routines tended to mix into each other, Plot Twist caught out in a giant approach.
