Stray Kids and ATEEZ sparked a discussion in an online community, where netizens praised the two groups for their discography and live performances.

Here's what happened.

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On December 7, Korean netizens gathered on a forum to discuss two of the most popular groups in fourth-generation K-pop, namely Stray Kids and ATEEZ.

In the appreciation thread, the original author commented precisely on the groups' music, claiming that Stray Kids and ATEEZ are beacons of hope. OP stated:

"Seriously, they're the hope for people who enjoy this type of music. The ones that are getting treated like masterpieces are the easy-listening songs."

"But there are also a lot of popular songs that don't fit these categories, so this is why groups like Stray Kids and ATEEZ should be more successful. They deserve it because they give me songs that I like to listen to."

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OP's claims were trailed by fellow fans of the two groups, who agreed with the sentiment and expressed their appreciation for the artists. The forum first praised Stray Kids for their "strong identity" and diverse music.

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Some conveyed their thoughts about the people who only consider Stray Kids' songs as "loud." Meanwhile, others praised the group's self-producing skills and talent.

Read their comments below:

• "If you look at Stray Kids, you can see that they have a strong group identity. If you listened to their songs, you could tell that they're made by Stray Kids."
• "Their titles may focus on performance, but they also have a lot of easy-listening songs in their B-sides."
• "This is why I don't get people who are hell-bent on claiming that Stray Kids' music is loud. If you listen to their albums, they also have softer songs."
• "Stray Kids' entire discography is diversified if you give it a listen."
• "Their colors are also well-defined. These kids are geniuses. Each member are good vocalist and has unique tones. They're not limited."

ATEEZ has always been considered as the "Performance Kings" of fourth-gen K-pop, which has been proven consistently with how they capture the audience.

As the discussion progressed, netizens admired ATEEZ's discography and their iconic stages.

• "ATEEZ's 'BOUNCY' was really good and it's fun to watch their performances."
• "My obsession with ATEEZ's discography should be studied for real. Like, I don't know it just scratches that part of my brain."
• "Cyberpunk? It's the song of my life despite being released only last year. I've been in K-pop since 2009, but undoubtedly, this is my most played K-pop song ever."

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Written by Riely Miller