These four 2nd generation male K-pop idols are being praised by netizens for being all-rounders and excelling in more than one field of talent. Netizens have taken into account their vocal ability, dance ability, rapping ability, as well as other talents, such as writing lyrics and composing. Check them out here!
1. BIGBANG's G-Dragon
G-Dragon debuted with BIGBANG in 2006 as the leader, main rapper, vocalist, and face of the group. He is often hailed as the "King of K-pop." In 2009, he debuted as a soloist and was a huge commercial success. He has gone on to go on numerous world tours both as a member of BIGBANG and as a soloist.
He is widely recognized for his influence on youth culture, fashion, and music in Korea. He launched his fashion brand in 2016 called Peaceminusone. The brand sells tees, caps, jewelry, and in-ear earphones. They have physical stores in London and Seoul. G-Dragon is also the official brand ambassador of Chanel.
He has also written or co-writen 23 number one songs that have hit the Gaon Chart, which he mostly also co-produced.
2. BIGBANG's Taeyang
Taeyang debuted with BIGBANG in 2006 as the main vocalist and main dancer. He pursued a solo career in 2008 and was critically acclaimed, with people starting to appreciate R&B in K-pop more thanks to his music. He is known as the "Prince of R&B" in K-pop, and his voice is admired by music critics, with many saying he is one of the best vocalists in South Korea. He is hailed for being very serious about his music, with people knowing him as a specialist in love songs. He writes, composes, and produces most of his own music.
He is also an excellent dancer. One critic described him as having moves like Chris Brown. The Staits Times commented that because of his freestyle movements, it's no surprise that he is often crowned the dancing king of K-pop.
3. SHINee's Taemin
Taemin debuted with SHINee in 2008 as the group's main dancer, sub vocalist, and maknae. He is one of the best-selling artists in Korea and has also pursued an acting career. He debuted as a soloist in 2014, with his first EP peaking on the Gaon Charts. Taemin has also dabbled in voice-over work, voice acting in the Korean animated movie "The Outback" as the main character.
He originally wanted to e a dancer after being inspired by Michael Jackson. With his parents' support, he auditioned for SM Entertainment, later debuting with SHINee. His first solo work is an OST for the drama "To The Beautiful You." His dancing skills also shined in the Veloster theme song "Maxstep" with fellow SM Entertainment labelmates.
He debuted as a soloist in 2014. He has been praised for his dance skills even with his debut in SHINee, but fans, netizens, and critics alike praised his choreography for "MOVE," saying that the distinctive choreography, that was sensual and challenged gender roles. He is a role model for many younger idols now.
4. Jay Park
Jay Park made his debut with 2PM in 2008 as the group's leader and rapper. During his time at 2PM, he was known as Jaebeom. In 2009, he withdrew from the group after unfavorable comments towards Korea were found in Jay Park's MySpace account in 2005. He ended up leaving the company and the group in 2010. He returned to his hometown in the United States and was seen in b-boy battles and posted covers to his personal YouTube channel.
His cover of B.o.B and Bruno Mars song "Nothin' On You" got over 2,000,000 views in less than 24 hours, which helped skyrocket his fame. B.o.B would end up releasing a version of the tray with Jay Park, who replaced Bruno Mars vocals.
He returned to Korea in 2010, initially signing with SidusHQ for his activities. Despite not having any promotions, Jay Park rose to stardom thanks to his talents. In 2013, he found his own label AOMG, a hip-hop entertainment label that his home to numerous Korean hip-hop artists.
Jay Park's music is rooted deep with R&B and hip-hop, and he has stated he takes influences from Usher, Michael Jackson, and Chris Brown. Jay Park is also an excellent dancer, specializing in b-boy. He writes, composes, and produces his own music. He also helps choreograph his own dances and has dabbled into acting.
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