There are no boundaries when it comes to music. Whatever language it is, may it be J-pop, Western music, or K-pop, the music is the language itself.
For the past years, K-pop has been dominating the international charts, not only due to their trendy outfits, impressive dance steps, but as well as due to the idols' heavenly vocals.
Though, K-pop has reached the mainstream, here are some of the K-pop male idols' voices coming from SM Entertainment that will remain and will continue to mark in the music industry.
1. Super Junior Kyuhyun
Kyuhyun, one of the most versatile singers of SM Entertainment, can do it all, may it be ballad, musical, upbeat, Rnb, and, even rap! Recently, he came back with Musical Kyuhyun, as Super Junior announced their upcoming comeback as well as well as he is in the top 3 for having the best Vocal Technique in the industry.
2. SHINee's Jonghyun
Debuting as a member of SHINee, Jonghyun was acknowledged for his heavenly high notes, which can be associated as the same with a healing sound. His songs such as "End of the day," "Dhypillia Grayi," and "Lonely" were some of the most comforting songs he had, not to mention his rendition of "Y si Fuera Ella" or also known as "Hyeya" which will make a listener stan Jonghyun due to his powerful and emotional delivery of the song.
3. EXO Chen
Recently, Chen proves that he is indeed a powerful vocalist as he takes home the Daesang for "Best Male Vocalist" during the 2020 Korean First Brand Awards. He was also recognized by Song Hye Kyo, saying, "EXO Chen's vocal is the most beautiful voice in all Kpop industry," as he sang one of her Korean Drama's OST.
4. EXO D.O
Meanwhile, D.O., who is currently serving the military gift his fans a single track, "That's okay," which is dubbed as one of 2019 "Most Popular Korean Songs" charting at 8th place for Douban 2019 Music of the Year. His consoling voice.
7.NCT Taeil
NCT Taeil, who is a member of the third generation group from Sm Entertainment is not sleeping when it comes to vocals. Netizens fell in love with his Official Soundtrack for a Korean drama, "Because of you," with a catchy line of "Apado gwaenchanha...".
8. SHINee's Onew
Onew's deep and sentimental voice amazed fans and netizens when he released his first solo album December 2018, a mini-album with seven songs in total. Upon release, it top several music charts around the world, dominating with his powerful vocals. Onew aims to bring healing to the people who will listen to it as well as happiness.
These are just some of the best vocalists SM Entertainment has, and following this list are EXO Xiumin, Super Junior Ryeowook and Yesung, NCT Doyoung too, and SHINee Taemin. There's also the legendary TVXQ Duo.
On the other hand, this is just evident that Kpop idols weren't just the looks, but the talents as well.
