Okay-pop is affected by acts who – for one cause or one other – didn’t get the total highlight they deserved. I’ve spent loads of time rating and reviewed the trade’s greatest artists, however these underrated acts ought to by no means be forgotten.

This characteristic will check out disbanded teams and rank/charge their total singles run, inserting them within the pantheon of Okay-pop historical past.

Subsequent up is 4TEN (briefly referred to as Poten)!

Profession timeline: 2014-2016

Total sound: From EDM to buoyant summer time pop, it’s in all places.

4. Twister (2014)

You don’t usually hear this sort of easy competition EDM in Okay-pop, however the energetic Twister made for an thrilling debut. It’s a bit plug-and-play generic, however I respect the vitality.

Score: 8.25

3. Why (2015)

This alternates between sugary candy verses and an anthemic refrain. I miss this fashion of energetic melody. It wraps you up in its sentiment with out making an attempt to be cool or edgy. There’s one thing so refreshing about that straightforwardness. This additionally feels prefer it might have been the theme to an anime.

Score: 8.5

2. Go Simple (2015)

It is a huge progress in maturity for the group’s materials. Elements of it lean towards the sultry aspect earlier than the observe bounds right into a splashy, brass-kissed refrain that seems like summer time. Better of all, the women completely belt out the melodies.

Score: 8.75

1. Severely (2016)

It is a banger and a half. Lengthy earlier than the retro 80’s development hit the Okay-pop trade onerous, Severely hit us with some unbelievable synth riffs and an escalating refrain that melded nostalgic components with an thrilling J-pop sound. I appreciated it again in 2016 and it sounds even higher now.

Score: 9

OVERALL RATING: 8.6

(Take a look at the total “Underrated Okay-Pop” rankings record right here!)