7 Most 'Versatile' K-pop Girl Groups: Red Velvet, (G)I-DLE, More!
In K-pop, fans know how versatile girl groups are. Versatility can refer to the concept of an artist's comeback, musical diversity, talent, skills, and presence.
Without further ado, here are 7 versatile girl groups in K-pop!
1. Red Velvet
It's been long known that Red Velvet members are the queens of versatility, and the topic has sparked numerous discussions in the online community.
From concepts to their discography, the "Chill Kill" singers have always set the standard. The group can pull off almost anything when it comes to concepts, whether it may be quirky, dark, fun, odd, or classy.
2. (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE deserves a spot on this list, as the "I Want That" singers have proven themselves to be one of the most versatile girl groups in K-pop. Even during their rookie days, the group put themselves on the K-pop radar with their songs.
The group is known for implementing traditional instruments in their tracks, which gives a refreshing take for many hardcore fans and casual listeners. The versatility didn't end there, as (G)I-DLE also developed the lyrical context as time progressed.
3. 2NE1
No one can ever forget how 2NE1 slayed in their career. Regarding versatility, the quartet had shown numerous concepts and genres during their time.
The group is known for being the epitome of girl crush due to their iconic themes. When it comes to music, 2NE1 has shown various styles such as reggae, hip hop, acoustic, ballads, rock, and EDM music.
4. Girls' Generation
The "Nation's Girl Group" has proven their flexibility more times than anyone could count.
In their career, SNSD has shown many different concepts over the years. From making fans' hearts flutter with their cute songs like bubblegum hit "Gee," to going girl crush with the slick "Run Devil Run," SNSD will always have SONEs wanting for more!
5. MAMAMOO
When talking about versatility, you just can't leave out MAMAMOO. The quartet is a well-loved group in K-pop due to their talent, commanding stage presence, and most of all, their genuine personalities.
MAMAMOO has shown their prowess in delivering any musical genres successfully. This is evident in their songs like "Mr. Ambiguous" and "Piano Man" which gave off upbeat and jazzy feels, to songs like "HIP," "Yes I am," and "Egotistic" that emitted chic vibes.
6. STAYC
STAYC is versatile in terms of their vocal colors, and any listener can easily distinguish which member is singing. Moreover, the group is flexible in their discography, as their musical identity doesn't follow a single thread or sound and can cater to anyone with a preferred genre.
They are capable of going upbeat with their catchy title track "Bubble," slaying in their robust "RUN2U," being deeply immersed in the sentimental "BEAUTIFUL MONSTER," or fueling a high-octane ride in their retro debut "SO BAD," and so on!
7. IVE
Despite being rookies, IVE has already become one of the established leaders in fourth-gen K-pop. The six-membered act has shown various concepts in their music videos. Furthermore, the group has never disappointed in their title tracks and B-sides, which are seriously bops!
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