It would not be wrong to say that South Korea has become the entertainment hub for the whole world, be it dramas or music. K-pop bands like BTS, Black Pink, Exo, TXT, and many more have taken Korean pop to such a level that now it is recognized all over the world. Their music proves that language cannot be a barrier when one can feel the music and now these bands have also started releasing songs in English for their international fans for an even better connection. A band is made up of vocalists and rappers. All such people play a role in the success of a song. So, here is a list of the top ten best K-pop rappers.
1. Suga
Min Yoon-gi better known by his stage name Suga or Agust D is undoubtedly one of the best rappers in the K-pop industry. He is a member of the biggest boy band in the world BTS. He is a very talented person as he is also a songwriter and record producer. Furthermore, he is known for his savage attitude. Some of his best works are ‘Daechwita’, ‘Give It to Me’, etc.
2. T.O.P.
Choi Seung-hyun known by his stage name T.O.P is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and singer. He joined a boy band named Big Bang in 2006 and since then he is climbing up the ladder continuously. Before to that, he used to be an underground rapper. His rapping style is unique and is loved by his fans all around the world. Some of his songs you must listen to are ‘BANG BANG BANG’, ’Fantastic Baby’, etc.
3. Rap Monster
Here comes the leader of BTS, Kim Nam-joon who is better known by his stage name RM. He is admired widely for the flow in his raps. And the best part is that he himself writes most of his songs and his fans are huge admirers of his lyrics. Some of RM’s best songs are ‘Moonchild’, ‘Forever Rain’, ‘Bicycle’, ‘Expensive Girl ‘etc. He has sung most of his songs in Korean and some in English.
4. J-Hope
Yet another in the list of rappers is Jung Ho- Seok commonly known by his stage name J-hope is also a member of BTS. He is his fan’s favorite for his charming smile and sunshine personality. He is one of the best rappers in the K-pop world and released his first single in the year 2018. Some of his best works are ‘DAYDREAM’, ‘CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP’, ‘BASELINE’ etc.
5. G-Dragon
This name defines him well, he throws fire from his mouth when he raps. This real name is known as Kwon Ji- Yong. He is a very talented person as he is a rapper, producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Because of his amazing work in the field of K-Pop, he is also known as ‘King of K-Pop’ some of his best works are ‘LOSER’, ‘GOOD BOY’, and ‘WHO YOU?’.
6. Zico
Zico is the stage name of Woo Ji-ho, he is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the leader of a boy band named Block B for which he debuted in the year 2011 and made his solo release in the year 2014. He is 28 years old and is already very popular among his fans. Some of his amazing songs are ‘VERY GOOD’, ‘SUMMER HATE’ and many more.
7. Changbin
Changbin is a young Korean rapper whose full name is Seo Changbin. He has a very different way of rapping which is admired widely by his fans. Some of his songs you must listen to are ‘GOD’S MENU’, ‘BACK DOOR’ and ‘MY PACE’, etc. Most of his songs are in his native language but that doesn’t stop him from connecting with international fans.
8. Chanyeol
Park Chan-yeol is a young South Korean rapper, singer, actor, model, songwriter, and producer who is popularly known by his stage name Chanyeol. He is one of the members of a boy band named EXO. Some of his songs worth listening to are ’MINIMAL WARM’, ‘BREAK YOUR BOX’, and ‘WITHOUT YOU’. He has a crazy fan following all around the world.
9. Kim Ji-Won
Kim ji-won is a 1995 born rapper who is popular by his stage name Bobby. He is also good at writing songs. He has a huge fan base, but it would not be wrong to say that his jawline has a separate fan base. Here are some of his amazing songs - ’LOVE SCENARIO’, ‘BEST FRIEND’, ‘WHY WHY WHY’, ‘GOODBYE ROAD’, etc.
10. Jinjin
Park Jin-woo better known by his stage name Jinjin is a young rapper and is one of the best in the field. He debuted as a leader for the boy band named Astro in the year 2016. He is very popular for his good looks also. Don’t forget to listen to his songs like ‘BABY’, ‘BLUE FLAME’, ‘ALL NIGHT’, ‘OUR SPRING’, and ‘BREATHLESS’, etc.
