Most Korean singers are hesitant to release songs with harsh lyrics as it might trigger some unnecessary conflict. This is most especially true with Korean pop idols whose images are dreamy and cute. Fans of these idols typically favor a sweet and charming image over a bad boy one.
With that said, there are several artists that didn't seem to mind possible retaliations and have gone on to unleash mock-tracks. Below are five of the wildest diss tracks recorded by artists.
CYPHER PT. 2: TRIPTYCH: BTS
One of the wildest dissecting records in BTS, particularly given the conspiracy theories surrounding it. The track is indeed an answer to B-Free rapper, as he had produced some derogatory remarks about BTS, as well as to K-Pop idols in general. Some of his remarks were on how Suga and RM began to fall into the "temptation" of being an icon, claiming that idols are not real rappers.
B-Free would eventually "apologized" to the members of the band, but most are hesitant to acknowledge the apologies and explanation, as many years since the incident occurred.
"Because of who? Because of J-Hope
Because of who? Because of Rap Mon
Again, because of who? Because of Suga
Us three gather together and shout out a new generation.
You're like a KakaoTalk with no friends, no reason to look
Did you already wet your pants? Sorry, there's no bathroom
I'm commanding you, let go of the mic and get up
Just do the "chun" because you have no "shil"
I'll push you out because I really don't like you
I'm good at sewing, putting it into practice
I'm growling right now, you're in a bit of danger
Just do the "yeon," like I said, you have no "shil"
Rise and rise to the sky but get ripped, bucket, I've forgotten you
My voice, my hegemony, I made it from one to ten
I put the whole world on my tongue"
MAMA DISS: G-DRAGON
With this one, G-Dragon has been quite brute as he chose to smash MAMA during the broadcast program. Many of G-Dragon's lyrics focused solely on how the award ceremony doesn't emphasize on creativity or music, instead they just pass out awards and titles instantly in order to avoid conflicts and no one feels offended and upset.
MY TEAM: ZICO
Zico is known to be one of the legends of idol rappers, having been one of the earliest idols to be credited for his ability to rap. It managed to get rid of some of the myths of stars not being great rappers.
Zico launched "My Team" as an attempt to diss Rappers of artificial idols. Zico always liked to see people avoid exploiting his name to start building themselves.
"I've become a useful reference to rookie development teams
They say they put out mixtapes and write their own music
Then they mention me for media play
If they want to rise up they have to #Zico, like coconut water
Artificial rappers put together from instructional manuals overflow
Ya know what I mean."
YGGR #HIP-HOP: BOBBY
Bobby produced many strikingly diss songs, notably while he was on Show Me The Money 3. Although he's produced some diss tracks attacking particular idols, his track "YGGR # Hip-Hop" was a diss against most celebrity rappers, with the exception of a small few.
"I don't need money, I'm here anyway
All I need to do is show my skill, my feet are up on my desk
With the title of an idol hanging around my neck
I proudly make money so I can meet my mom
Our family was struggling because of money
Just like the name I made, it's BOB-BY now
I started from the bottom and now it's time to build a house
I don't care if I get eliminated, just show me the money
Hey DJ kick that thing let's go"
BORN HATER: EPIK HIGH
Pik High may not have been an idol band but perhaps one of the most famous song it released is "Born Hater." The track features several artists all corroding their bashers and haters, with Tablo attacking those who challenged his schooling at Stanford.
"Hate my haters, obviously
Times like this, I'm jealous of E-Sens, he has no haters
I can't believe they say my success
comes from my looks
You all suck up to Blo Hyung but he's right next door
right now - So shut up but these kids don't rest
with the gossiping - Man I'm everywhere like oxygen
I'm sorry but even your ex is my fangirl
Stop talking shit like you know this shit
I don't need your feedback, honestly
Why do you and I have to talk about music?
The only thing you did to me is judge me
with a click of your mouse
Man fuck you,
no fuck your ID,
no fuck your IP."
