In musical terms, choruses are among the most awaited parts since they give the entirety of the hit's climax, which provides the big payoff. Alongside, it is in this part where listeners frequently unravel the meaning of the song.

In line with this, have you ever wondered which K-pop songs started with the chorus? Perhaps, this list is for you!

Here are five K-pop songs that feature the chorus part at the beginning:

1. 'Left & Right' by SEVENTEEN

The 13-member boy group from Pledis Entertainment gifted the CARATs with a 7th mini album, Henggarae, which treats the fans with insights about SEVENTEEN's story as a group. Leading this album is the title track, 'Left & Right,' a funky rhythmic dance track fronted by modern hip-hop sound.

Left and Right, Left and Right, Left and Right. SEVENTEEN ha. Experienced an earworm?

The dynamic and teenage vibes of the song became more special because of the song's chorus, where SEVENTEEN's vocals blend with one another. Interestingly, the song became more appealing since the chorus was sung at the beginning of the song.

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Aside from the song's catchy chorus, CARATs also praised this track because of the choreography that exhibited the enjoyable and funky side of SEVENTEEN members. In addition, the overall easygoing vibes of the song equipped SEVENTEEN with a show win!

SEVENTEEN also received various nominations for this song which included 'Best Dance Track - Male' at Melon Music Awards 2020 and 'Best Dance Performance - Male Group' at Mnet Asian Music Awards 2020.

2. 'Hot Sauce' by NCT Dream

As implied by the title, this track brought spice to NCTzens as this denoted NCT Dream's leader, Mark's comeback with the sub-unit.

Slaying a Mexican-themed music video, the song also started with the chorus. With the members' harmonious vocal techniques and compelling rap, NCT Dream's rapper and dancer, Jaemin, expressed that the song desired to express "determination to show hot-sauce-like charms."

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NCTzens applauded this song as it revealed a more mature side of NCT Dream. Concerning the chorus, as it was sung at the beginning of the song, it immediately set its energy level and clarity.

Some fans thought this song was a brave move from the once-teenage sub-unit of NCT, as they uncovered a "new musical territory."

3. 'Love Talk' by WayV

"Love Talk," released by the Chinese sub-unit of NCT, showcased a nostalgic vibe with late-90 R&B. As the song started with the chorus, it swiftly brought tickles to the spine of its listeners, which is incremented as the track transitioned to the smooth and mid-tempo rap verses.

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WayZenNis (fan club of WayV) complimented the chorus part as it integrated a catchy melody and WayV's vocal line's angelic voices. Some cited that the song successfully maintained an edgy style, but it did not cost the expense of the song's impact and continuity.

4. 'XOXO' by Jeon Somi

Jeon Somi never fails to amaze her fans with how she fleshes out music and sound. With her release of XOXO, she showcased the Westernized style that made the singer a melting pot of talent and expression.

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Somi's fans cited that the song maintained cathartic pop vibes, which makes it one of the most notable songs of Somi. Posing as a vengeful girlfriend in the music video, XOXO attempted to join the roster of anthems for the independents. In addition, the song's chorus was hailed for being an earworm, perhaps the reason it won a spot at the start of the song.

5. 'HIP' by MAMAMOO

'HIP' is another track by MAMAMOO which attempted to promote the advocacy of loving oneself. Starting with the chorus, the song intends to reference the pressures that individual experiences just to conform to shallow societal standards.

Immediately after its release, the song occupied the playlist of MOOMOOs and non-fans as the song asserted empowerment and creativity.

This song granted MAMAMOO the 'Best Digital Song (Bonsang)' in the 2020 Golden Disc Award. The quartet girl group from RBW Entertainment also won 'Best Vocal Performance - Group' through this song in the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

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This is written by Sophia Carson