12+ Best K-pop Dancers from SM Entertainment: SHINee Taemin, SNSD Hyoyeon, More!

By Riely Miller Mar 17, 2024

Ever since it was founded way back in 1995, SM Entertainment has produced countless talents over the years. Being an idol requires being an all-rounder, but the agency has been long known for prioritizing talent, specifically performance skills.

Apart from SM Entertainment's sets of A-tier vocalists, the company has also debuted numerous talented dancers during its course.

Here are the 15 best K-pop dancers from SM Entertainment!

1. SHINee Taemin

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While there are numerous talented dancers in K-pop, Taemin is revered for his versatility when it comes to overall performance. With his ability to adapt to any dancing style and interpret it as his own, Taemin is still one of the most captivating performers in the industry.

2. Girls' Generation Hyoyeon

Hyoyeon is a talented dancing machine in her own right. She also specializes in numerous dance styles including hip hop, alongside Latin and jazz. Her excellence has also been displayed consistently; a testament to her training and innate ability.

3. TVXQ Yunho

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Yunho's talent in dancing says all about his veteran experience in the industry. His sharp moves, alongside his rhythm and interpretation, are just one of the factors that make him stand out.

4. Super Junior Eunhyuk

Eunhyuk has displayed his ferocious side during performances, making him one of the best not just under SM, but overall second-gen.

5. EXO Kai

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Known for being K-pop's "World Class Performer," Kai is one of the dancers who can put the audience under an inescapable trance due to his gracefulness and flexibility.

Having studied at a young age in a dance academy, Kai has demonstrated mastery of contemporary dance. Moreover, he has also shown his prowess by slaying all the hard-hitting choreography of EXO, alongside the dances in his solo songs.

6. Red Velvet Seulgi

When K-pop fans hear the word "versatile," Seulgi's name would always pop out in their heads more often than not. A triple threat under SM, Seulgi has displayed solid execution whether it's in dancing, singing, or rapping.

7. aespa Karina

Karina's fluidity and assertiveness in her dance moves encapsulate the song's feelings, as well as collect the focused attention of viewers.

8. NCT Ten

NCT is an ensemble group, and with a unit having 20 plus members, it's difficult to choose which members are good dancers given how exceptional they all are. However, Ten manages to take the spotlight among fans due to his flexibility, body control, footwork, and aura.