7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
Artists saying their names in their own songs is common in the music industry. It is their way to introduce themselves to the public, and it also becomes their trademark that makes their tracks sound catchy and cool. In the K-pop scene, not all idol groups do this, and below are just some of who do it.
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Names in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
BLACKPINK
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
The first one on our list is none other than BLACKPINK, who is widely known for their iconic line "BLACKPINK in your area" that fans have been hearing since their debut song "BOOMBAYAH." The girls only include this phrase in their title tracks, so you may not be able to hear it in their other releases. The quartet also simply says "BLACKPINK!" sometimes, like in "DDU-DU DDU-DU" and "Pink Venom."
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EXO
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
EXO is another K-pop group popular for incorporating their name in their songs. But unlike most K-pop groups that say their names, EXO often spells out their group name, "E-X-O," in the middle of most of their songs.
"E-X-O" is usually heard before the rap parts. "Growl," "Overdose," "Call Me Baby," "History," "Drop That," and "Damage," are among the tracks where you can hear it.
TWICE
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
Of course, our list also includes TWICE. The girls often shout "TWICE" once in most of their title tracks, and it can either be heard at the beginning or in the middle. Some of those songs are "Like Ooh-Ahh," "Likey," "Fancy," "What Is Love?" "One More Time" "Kura Kura."
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SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
When it comes to SEVENTEEN, the way they mention their name in their songs differ every time, and it is only included in their upbeat and vibrant songs. For example, they used "Say the name, SEVENTeeeen" in "Mansae," "SEVENTeeeen" in "Pretty U," "SEVENTEEN right here" in "Clap," "SEVENTEEN-teen-teen-teen" in "BOOMBOOM" and "SEVENTEEN Ha" in "Left and Right." Although they vary every time, the group typically mention their name at the beginning of their songs.
NMIXX
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
NMIXX is one of the latest K-pop groups to say their name in their songs, such as their debut song "O.O" and comeback track "DICE." To date, Jinni is the only member that says "NMIXX" and she commonly does this in the middle of their songs when the beat changes.
EVERGLOW
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
You will also hear the word "EVERGLOW" in the introduction of the girl group's title tracks, such as "Bon Bon Chocolat," "DUN DUN," "Adios," "LA DI DA," to name a few. Member Yiren is usually the one saying it.
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Stray Kids
7 K-pop Groups That Often Say Their Name in Songs: BLACKPINK, EXO, More
Like TWICE, Stray Kids often mentions their group name in the introduction or in the middle of their songs as well. They either shout it or include it in a phrase like "Stray Kids everywhere all around the world." Some of their tracks where you can hear them say it are "District 9," "Miroh," "Pacemaker," "Double Knot," and "Victory Song."
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Written by Maria Scott
