K-Pop Mixtape Workout Edition: New Releases & Remixes We 'Can't Stop' Exercising To

The first half of 2014 has provided excellent music to keep K-Pop fans out of their seats and dancing. K-Pop dance has received renewed attention this month from mainstream media with “Bar Bar Bar” on “The Ellen Show”. Beyond the antics of two adorable Crayon Pop loving twins, the writers of the fashionista guide Refinery29 visited the studio of New York City K-Pop dance crew I Love Dance to learn the idol-worthy moves of 2NE1's "Comeback Home".  Whether it is K-Hip Hop or Korean pop rock, throw on some of the hottest music and start dancing.

The Warm Up

Barre stretches extend beyond ballet to have practical application in many methods of dance, as well as dance fitness. Methods such as Barre Amped fuse aspects of Pilates with yoga through barre technique. While these workouts may seem easy in theory, they are some of the most challenging for novices. However, those looking to stabilize their core and trim abdominal fat will benefit from barre-based workouts. Regardless of whether it is a barre workout or stretching, be sure to incorporate a warm-up into your workout plan.

Although, I am normally not a fan of repackaged K-Pop albums, “Miss Right” from the newest BTS release is fantastic. “Miss Right” rounds out the hip hop and R&B songs which have made “Skool Luv Affair” a staple on my K-Pop workout play list.

JYP Entertainment has delayed the release of 2PM's comeback album. However, the latest Japanese single from Jun K. makes up for the absence of the group with its infectious soul.

The 2013 Bumkey release “Attraction” is revived through this remix that mashes the song up with the G-Dragon single, “Black”.

Let's Get Moving
Mash ups can either be excellent or incredibly bad. This mash up of “The Baddest Female” from CL with BTS “We Are Bulletproof” by A.TEX is definitely worth of inclusion on an exercise mix.

CNBLUE is normally known for their pop ballads and mid tempo rock anthems. This Onion House remix of “Can't Stop” utilizes the ethereal voice of Jung Yong Hwa to create a unique dance sound.

While not K-Pop, Far East Movement has been representing Los Angeles Koreatown in their latest releases. “Bang It To Curb” is a hip hop flavored dance single which defines the changing sound of Far East Movement.

The Cool Down

Jay Park has a voice that often heats up a room of listeners, but “Metronome” is a smooth jam that can be used to cool down.

Amoeba Culture's Crush has a honey smooth voice that is a great follow up to Jay Park on a play list. His release “Crush” rounds out the list.

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