Whenever I recommend music to my friends, they always have an instant aversion if it’s Korean. Right off the bat, they tell me they aren’t into K-pop. But K-pop is just a part of Korea’s complex music scene. It’s…
Whenever I recommend music to my friends, they always have an instant aversion if it’s Korean. Right off the bat, they tell me they aren’ t into K-pop. But K-pop is just a part of Korea’s complex music scene.
It’s a great time to delve into Korea’s music scene these days since many indie artists have been gaining mainstream attention. Unlike idols, indie artists are free to pursue their artistry without much interference from their label. This freedom has allowed them to fuse different elements like R&B, pop, synth, and rock.
So if you’ re in the market for something different in terms of music, Korea definitely has a number of artists for you to try listening to that aren’ t K-pop. Here are just a few to name.
Dean isn’ t completely separate from the K-pop world since he has been producing hits for groups like EXO and Vixx. The R&B singer and rapper debuted in 2013 in the U. S. and is now internationally renowned for his gentle voice and meticulous sound production. Dean also extends his artistry to his aesthetically pleasing music videos.
