K-pop's underrated male groups (2024)

Hello, this is another short compilation. This time the focus is onunderrated male bands. Please do note that it is not possible to include every band in one list, so I apologizeif your faves are not mentioned this time. Also, this is not a ranking list. I hope newer fans will find some hidden gems here. Enjoy.

1.The Rose

The band is composed of four members: Kim Woo-sung, Park Do-Joon, Lee Ha-Joon, and Lee Jae-Hyeon.Before their debut with J&Star, the band enjoyed decent popularity as an indie group before making its official mainstream release with "Sorry" in 2017.The Rose is a rock group that specializes in songs with a more sad tone but catches and expresses those feelings on an extraordinary level with their songs even being considered as free therapy for those who seek it. With a hint of Coldplay, fantastic vocals, instrumentals, and songwriting, it's very easy to see why they are considered underrated. Currently, the band is on a hiatus, and their comeback is not determined as of date.

2.Day6

And yet another rock band, Day6, consists of five members: Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, and they debuted in 2015 with EP The Day, which peaked at No.2 on Billboard's World Album Chart a week following its release. Most of their songs are themed around love and sadness with an admirable level of expression, and outstanding vocals combined with meaningful lyrics make them a joy to listen to. Even though many of you here can argue that they enjoy good popularity, going by the numbers and their sheer potential, one can certainly say that they deserve at least a better international following. Let's keep that hope for their next comeback.

3.Pentagon

Pentagon was formed in 2016 with the group consisting of currently nine members: Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok. Originally composed of ten members, E'Dawn left the group and the record label on November 14, 2018. As described by their fans, Pentagon can adapt to any concept and have their unique and distinguishable style, which easily sets them apart. They are also known for effortlessly creating bops with fans saying "they don't have a single bad song." Their most popular single is "Shine," which was a massive hit, and their most recent one is "Do or do Not," which is a very catchy and positive song. Pentagon got their first win with "Daisy" in 2020, and fans think this is only the start for them, hence earning their spot on this list.

4.Oneus

Oneus is a boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of six members: Ravn, Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion. The group released their debut EP, Light Us, on January 9, 2019.Listening to this particular song for the first time with your eyes closed, one could easily say that this has hundreds of millions of views, yet that's not the case. On a better note, this band is well on the rise, releasing a full 11 track album this year called "Devil," with their single "No Diggity," featuring powerful vocals and solid rap lines; they certainly have a bright future ahead.

5.The Boyz

N.Flying is a rap-rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013. The band originally consisted of four members: Kwon Kwang-jin, Lee Seung-hyub, Cha Hun, and Kim Jae-Hyun. Yoo Hwe-Seung was added to the band in June 2017. Kwang-jin left the group on December 26, 2018, and Seo Dong-sung filled his position on January 1, 2020. Another unique band with the capabilities and quality to mix both genres perfectly. Their fans know them for having top-tier live vocals and their songs hitting you in the feelings deeper than you could imagine. Their latest album is "Brotherhood" from 2019.

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