With music and artists from all over the world increasingly finding success in the US, it’s time to give K-Pop an honest listen. 

K-Pop is currently having a moment&mdash;and while it&rsquo;s been having its &ldquo;moment&rdquo; for years and years now (Gangnam Style <s>anyone?</s> everyone?), the genre is steadily growing a devoted audience outside the borders of its home in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/doona-bae-actress-interview-2019">South Korea</a>. K-Pop artists have begun to expand their portion of the Western spotlight, with Korean bands like BTS winning international acclaim at awards shows like&nbsp;Billboard and MTV EMA. From handsome boy bands with sharp dance moves to girl groups with epic music videos, K-Pop has a little something extra for everyone. Check out this roundup of some of our favorite&nbsp;artists and songs,&nbsp;and you might just be adding some new entries to your fall playlist.&nbsp;

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1. &ldquo;DDU-DU DDU-DU&rdquo; - Blackpink&nbsp;

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Dominating the charts with each release, this four-piece girl group&nbsp;is one of the hottest talents in the South Korean <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/categories/music">music</a> scene. From rapping to singing to dancing&mdash;they do it all, and more. Their latest song, &ldquo;DDU-DU DDU-DU&rdquo;, is an electro-pop, girl power anthem with a mind-numbingly catchy chorus that will be stuck on a loop in your brain for days. The video is certainly no let-down either, a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/petite-meller-aeroplane-video-2019">visual extravaganza</a> full of bedazzled tanks, embossed samurai swords, and of course, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/seal-it-with-a-gift-the-millennial-pink-princess">baby pink</a>.&nbsp;

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2. &ldquo;IDOL&rdquo; - BTS

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Arguably the most well known K-Pop band overseas, BTS is a boy band that has been making major waves with their bright music videos and anthemic songs. Their most recent release, &ldquo;IDOL,&rdquo; is a proclamation of ignoring the naysayers, and also features a spitfire verse from rapper <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/nicki-minaj-future-nickihndrxx-tour">Nicki Minaj</a>. Praised for their synchronized dancing, singing skills, and hilarious interviews, BTS is quickly becoming the global face of the genre as they continue to grow with every performance and release.&nbsp;

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3. &ldquo;BBoom BBoom&rdquo; - Momoland

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This nine-member girl group, which formed on a competition reality TV show, is breaking the stereotypical K-Pop sound through their signature&nbsp;incorporation of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/gucci-spring-2019">disco</a>. Momoland is a multi-talented group with a bouncy and groovy sound, and with numerous members having been born in the US, they&rsquo;re poised to take the nation by storm.&nbsp;

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4. &ldquo;Siren&rdquo; - Sunmi&nbsp;

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One of K-Pop&rsquo;s few and far between solo artists, Sunmi is a true creative even in the midst of industry full of curated image and appearance. Consistently releasing danceable, electro-pop jams, &ldquo;Siren&rdquo; is absolutely no exception. Complete&nbsp;with a kitschy video full of wild dancing and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/maison-margiela-short-film-2019">trippy visuals</a>,&nbsp;the song marks Sunmi is a star on the rise. &nbsp;

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5. &ldquo;Love Scenario&rdquo; - iKON

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Another group formed from a competition reality show, iKON is a 7-member boy band who has become famous&nbsp;for their rhythmic and hip-hop influence. Despite their harder image, &ldquo;Love Scenario&rdquo; is a sweet daydream of a song addressing a lover. Actively promoting throughout Asia and singing in Japanese as well, iKON&#39;s next move might just have to be the good ol&rsquo; US.&nbsp;

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