K-pop is full of variety, from songs to concepts. While many of our favorites do their best to drop their bops, some songs can be considered by fans as hit-or-miss, which is understandably normal since everyone has their own preferences and tastes in music.
On the "miss" side, several K-pop songs are known for being "avoided" because of its surreal nature, bizarre arrangement, and even controversial lyrics, that can be deemed as unfit for the general public. However, some of these songs are admired by fans, who just love the songs as they are, to the point of considering it as indulging bops.
Here are 10 K-pop songs that are considered as people's 'guilty pleasure' tracks!
1. 'Rookie' by Red Velvet
Red Velvet's oddball bop "Rookie" threw most listeners by surprise, due to its weirdness and eccentric arrangement.
However, as time went by, the song's catchy began to stick with the general public's ears, resulting in an unforgettable bubble gum track from Red Velvet's "red" side!
2. 'Cat & Dog' by TXT
TXT's "Cat & Dog" has its own Korean and English versions. While the former went well with the public, some fans were caught off guard by its English version, specifically on the lyrics. But that didn't stop the song to catch up and establish itself as a "guilty pleasure" bop.
3. 'War of Hormone' by BTS
BTS's "War of Hormone" is one of the group's most criticized K-pop tracks due to its controversial lyrics. In 2016, netizens called out the song for its misogynistic lyrics.
The criticism was so bad, it even reached the attention of HYBE officials (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), who uploaded a statement addressing the context. However to some, the song upholds a strong reminder of BTS's cool discography during their early years.
4. 'Jopping' by SuperM
SuperM's idol ensemble can be quite overwhelming to some because of the power each member holds. Some people found this engulfing energy a match for "Jopping," a song that perfectly delivers the hard-hitting concept of SuperM.
5. 'Girls Girls Girls' by GOT7
According to some netizens, GOT7's debut song "Girls Girls Girls" was rather cringey than controversial. Nevertheless, the song still brings back nostalgic memories for many.
6. 'Queencard' by (G)I-DLE
"Queencard" is (G)I-DLE's newest release, and based from netizens' claims, the song was disliked by some for its lyrics. But for some, the song still serves as a summer bop!
7. 'O.O' by NMIXX
NMXX's debut song "O.O" became hot topic across K-pop forums because of its song arrangement which netizens deemed as "confusing." But for some fans, they realized what concept NMIXX is going for in the song, making it a "guilty pleasure" track.
8. 'Wolf' by EXO
EXO's "Wolf" is a classic track released on May 30, 2013. Fans still hold this precious song inside their hearts because of its howling part, which is one of the track's main highlights!
9. 'We Fresh' by Kep1er
Kep1er's "We Fresh" may have drawn some negative comments here and there, but the song has successfully pulled off an earworm to listeners!
10. 'Who's Your Mama' by J.Y. Park
J.Y. Park's "Who's Your Mama" is criticized for its lyrics, but the song's impact can be seen through dance covers made by idols and fans alike.
Which songs on the list are your guilty pleasures? Let us know in the comments below!
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