Best K-Pop Songs Of Summer 2014: Male Groups

Labor Day marks the end of summer in the United States, ushering in a new school year for students. This summer was a very eventful one for K-Pop, but beyond the headlines, there was a non-stop deluge of great music.

B.A.P released “B.A.P Unplugged 2014” on June 10. The acoustic album was a departure from the signature hip hop sound of the group, taking K-Pop into a new stripped down musical frontier. “Where Are You? What Are You Doing?” provided evidence that B.A.P still has more diverse music to show the world.

The summer kicked off with the return of BEAST, who released their sixth mini album on June 16. “Good Luck” was a follow up to their 2013 studio album “Hard to Love, How to Love.” The title track “Good Luck” is a pop song which an infectious beat and chorus.

On June 23, JYP Entertainment’s rookie group GOT7 released their second extended play album, “Got Love.” “Got Love” featured the uptempo and breezy song, “A.”

WM Entertainment’s B1A4 made a return to K-Pop with their fifth mini album, “Solo Day.” The title track is one of the most infectious K-Pop songs of the summer, which begs to be played on repeat.

Big Hit Entertainment’s BTS released their first full studio album on August 20. “Dark & Wild” is an emotionally complex album, whose strength lies within the hip hop tracks. “Danger” is more pop than hip hop, but the track incorporates a richer and more soulful sound than what was exhibited on “Skool Luv Affair.”

WINNER released their stellar debut album “S/S 2014” on August 21. “S/S 2014” entered the Billboard World Music chart at first place. The track “Empty” exhibits the strength of the group, who is proving to be formidable successors to Big Bang.

One of the most popular male groups in K-Pop, Super Junior, made their return on August 29 with the album “MAMACITA.” “MAMACITA” resounds with musical complexity with a title track which is bolstered by an East meets Spaghetti Western concept.

Which K-Pop male group song do you think was the best of the summer 2014?

What male group best defined the sound of the summer? The tracks included were released from June through August 2014.

If your favorite song and group is not listed, comment below.

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