Korean netizens on an online community forum recently shared which female K-pop idol has the best vocal color. Figure out which six girl group idols they selected here:
1. Girls' Generation's Taeyeon
Taeyeon is known as a talented singer for her soulful vocals. Her vocal skills have been the talk of the town, with Park Jinyoung of JYP Entertainment saying he'd like to work with her due to her ability to tell a story through her voice. Korean composer Yoo Young Seok even said Taeyeon has the ability to tell a story of a woman who has been divorced seven times.
In 2015, Taeyeon was selected as the best K-pop vocalist by industry officials. In 2016, she was named as the best female vocalist in their twenties by twelve Korean music companies.
2. BLACKPINK's Rosé
Rosé is recognized in the industry for her distinct vocal timbre, which earned her massive attention upon her debut. Korean singer Gummy, who Rosé has stated is one of her musical role models, even complimented her voice, saying, "Rosé's voice is so unique, it is the type of voice young people love."
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3. Red Velvet's Joy
Joy's voice has been praised by numerous producers and artist in the industry. Hwang Hyun, a famous Korean composer and producer, even went to so far as to say that she has a voice that "can't be achieved even with practice". Korean soloist Crush also complimented her voice in a Billboard interview, saying, "She's got the most beautiful voice that is impossible to replace."
4. MAMAMOO's Hwasa
Hwasa's voice stands out in MAMAMOO for how raspy it is compared to the other vocalist. While most lead vocalists take charge with high notes, Hwasa is usually heard taking the falsetto vocal parts in MAMAMOO's songs. She often sings with a lifted soft palate and has an amazing sense of dynamics.
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5. Chung Ha
Chung Ha proves she has improved vastly since her days with I.O.I. She has shown Korean netizens and international K-pop fans that not only is she an amazing dancer, she is also an extraordinary singer. Chung Ha is praised for her versatility, often complimened for her ability to be soft and breathy to belting out high notes.
6. Lovelyz's Kei
Kei is praised as the Lovelyz member witht he best vocal ability and the most developed technique. The idol is recognized for her light and bright tone, with her voice being overall very feminine and delicate. Her voice in itself has a light air too, which shows in her ability to high high notes as a soprano.
Who is your favorite female vocalist?
