Best Of

At the end of the year, Genius Korea selects, evaluates, and summarizes the Korean music scene in various categories through a series of dedicated articles.

• Bеst Performances of 2023 by siannve, ANC613, ssaa10dеc, sianii, & beginagain (2023)
• Best B-Sides of 2023 by siannve, ANC613, EleventhCassette, ssaa10dec, sianii, AntheaIsaac, celestialwaves, snwyluvy, sheonshine, nataliamichelle, beginagain, & unlikelycarat (2023)
• Best Music Collabs of 2023 by siannve, ANC613, sheonshine, celestialwaves, sofiaegomez1, snwyluvy, & beginagain (2023)
• Best English Songs of 2023 by ANC613, EleventhCassette, ssaa10dec, sianii, unlikelycarat, sheonshine, sofiaegomez1, minions_rock, celestialwaves, & snwyluvy (2023)
• Best Music Videos of 2023 by loveholic, ANC613, ssaa10dec, EleventhCassette, AntheaIsaac, celestialwaves, snwyluvy, sheonshine, nataliamichelle, beginagain, unlikelycarat, minions_rock, & sianii (2023)
• Best OSTs of 2023 by ANC613, ssaa10dec, unlikelycarat, & sheonshine (2023)
• Best Fashion Moments of 2023 by fazers, ssaa10dec, & minions_rock (2023)
• Best Albums of 2023 by ANC613, ssaa10dec, fazers, snwyluvy, celestialwaves, nataliamichelle, Tayah-F, unlikelycarat, sianii, & sheonshine (2023)
• Best Songs of 2023 by ANC613, EleventhCassette, beginagain, Tayah-F, snwyluvy, celestialwaves, sofiaegomez1, minions_rock, unlikelycarat, sianii, AntheaIsaac, sheonshine, & nataliamichelle (2023)

Album Reviews

In-depth reviews of the latest album releases on the Korean music scene.

• ATEEZ Flaunts Their “Crazy Form” With Release of “THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL” by nataliamichelle (2023)
• Give into Temptation with TAEMIN’s Latest Album ‘Guilty’ by nataliamichelle (2023)
• B.I Experience Clarity, Confusion and Comfort on Love or Loved Pt.2 by ANC613 (2023)
• Stray Kids Embrace the ROCK STAR Identity on New Album by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• Red Velvet Release Highly Anticipated 3rd Album 'Chill Kill' by celestialwaves (2023)
• Jung Kook Teaches a Masterclass on Pop Music in Solo Album 'Golden' by ANC613
• Gods of Music SEVENTEEN Bless Us With Release of SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN by nataliamichelle (2023)
• IVE Shows a Softer Side But Still Manage to Capture Attention with 'I’VE MINE' by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• TXT Accepts their Descent into Adulthood in 'The Name Chapter: FREEFALL' by ANC613 (2023)
• NCT 127 Want You to "Check the Facts" on New Album by celestialwaves (2023)
• DPR IAN Questions Happiness on His New Album ‘Dear Insanity…’ by minions_rock (2023)
• EPEX Calls Attention to School Violence With New Album 'Can We Surrender' by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• Discover Day and Night with The Rose’s Second Full Album ‘DUAL’ by snwyluvy (2023)
• D.O. Tells A Story of Love and Longing on 2nd Mini Album ‘기대 (Expectation)’ by ANC613 (2023)
• DAWN Looks Back At His Lovstruck Self on 'Narcissus' by ANC613 (2023)
• V of BTS Gives a Taste of the Slow Life with R&B-inspired Solo Debut Album ‘Layover’ by ANC613 (2023)
• DAY6's Young K Gets Intimate on New Album 'Letters with notes' by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• KIM SEJEONG Opens a New Door In Her Career With New Album by ANC613 (2023)
• Rookie Boy Group TIOT is a Group of Endless Possibilities by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• JIHYO is in Her 'ZONE' on Debut EP by celestialwaves (2023)
• NCT DREAM Brings Different Sides of Personality with ISTJ by snwyluvy (2023)
• ZEROBASEONE Shines Radiantly In Debut Album, ‘YOUTH IN THE SHADE’ by optimusnins (2023)
• ATEEZ Brings the Heat in “THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW” by nataliamichelle (2023)
• TAEYONG Makes an Impactful First Impression With 'SHALALA' by loveholic (2023)
• fromis_9 Explores Self-Love With First Studio Album 'Unlock My World' by celestialwaves (2023)
• P1Harmony Kicks off a New Summer Comeback with “JUMP” by optimusnins (2023)
• Stray Kids Take a Risk to Prove their S-Class Status by ANC613 (2023)
• (G)I-DLE Invites Us on Their Journey to Self-Love on 'I feel' by ssaa10dec (2023)
• aespa Take Us to Their World on New EP by celestialwaves (2023)
• iKON Enters a New Colorful Phase of Their Career with 'TAKE OFF' by ssaa10dec (2023)
• LE SSERAFIM Solidifies Their Sound With New Album UNFORGIVEN by ANC613 (2023)
• Agust D Returns on D-DAY to Bare It All by ssaa10dec & ANC613 (2023)
• NCT DOJAEJUNG’s Perfume Has a Beautiful and Addictive Scent by celestialwaves (2023)
• xikers Enters World Stage With “HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing” by nataliamichelle (2023)
• Jimin Faces His Pain Felt in Moments of Desolation, Intoxication and Agitation by ANC613 (2023)
• Going on an expedition with NMIXX’s ‘expérgo' by ekomkcw (2023)
• KAI Wants You to Call Him "Rover" on New EP by celestialwaves (2023)
• TWICE are Breaking Barriers and Chains in 'READY TO BE' by sofiaegomez1 (2023)
• Purple Kiss Create A Mysterious Atmosphere In Mini Album 'Cabin Fever' by srijaniroyc (2023)
• THE BOYZ Shakes Us Awake From Slumber With New Title Track "Roar" by ANC613 (2023)
• TXT Explores Youth in the New Album 'The Name Chapter: Temptation' by Tanushree1997 (2023)
• GOT7's JINYOUNG Sings Of Sweet Love On 'Chapter 0: WITH' by optimusnins (2023)
• SF9 is Stronger Than Ever on THE PIECE OF9 by ssaa10dec (2023)

Fresh Picks

The reviews of the latest singles, covers, and album releases.

• The “Wait” Is Over: A New Beginning for DINO by unlikeycarat (2023)
• Jessica Makes Long-Awaited Return with the Sweet “BEEP BEEP” by celestialwaves (2023)
• Dreamcatcher become the VillainS of K-Pop with “OOTD” by Eleventh Cassette (2023)
• DEAN Makes Long-Awaited Return With “DIE 4 YOU” by sheonshine (2023)
• ZEROBASEONE is Here to "CRUSH" the Scene in MELTING POINT by snwyluvy (2023)
• P1Harmony is Here to Make You Fall In Love Again by snwyluvy (2023)
• Feel the Love with Golden Child’s New Single Album by snwyluvy (2023)
• Billlie Returns to Their Roots with “DANG! (hocus pocus)” by sheonshine (2023)
• CHUU Makes Long-Awaited Solo Debut with "Howl" by celestialwaves (2023)
• JINI Makes Her Solo Debut With “C’mon” by sheonshine (2023)
• BOBBY Reminds Everyone His Prowess as a Rapper on 'ROBERT' by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• Jung Kook of BTS is Back and in Motion with New Single, "3D" by ANC613 (2023)
• XG Takes Control in “PUPPET SHOW” from New Album NEW DNA by sheonshine (2023)
• K-Rock Girl Band Rolling Quartz’s Are “Fearless” On New Single by celestialwaves
• EVNNE Cause “TROUBLE” With Debut & Songwriters Talk About the Making of ‘Target: ME’ by optimusnins (2023)
• EL7Z UP is Feeling “Cheeky” With Their Debut Album by sheonshine (2023)
• TXT and Anitta’s Collaboration "Back for More" is Here to Steal Hearts by minions_rock (2023)
• Rapper KOALA Recruits Jessi For Their Latest Club Anthem “RSVP” by minions_rock (2023)
• CRAVITY is Coming in Hot with “Ready or Not” by snwyluvy (2023)
• Soloist ONLEE Re-Defines Love With His Debut Song "Be With You!" by minions_rock(2023)
• LEE CHAE YEON Invites Us to Dance on New Single Album by celestialwaves (2023)
• HWASA Encourages Self-Love with Her New Song “I Love My Body” by minions_rock
• H1-KEY Chase Their Dreams on New EP 'Seoul Dreaming' by celestialwaves (2023)
• EVERGLOW Prove that They Came to "SLAY" with New Single Album 'ALL MY GIRLS' by sheonshine (2023)
• j-hope Returns with Physical Version of 'Jack In the Box (HOPE Edition)' by ANC613 (2023)
• STAYC Fight Off Negativity on TEENFRESH by celestialwaves (2023)
• TAN Makes Our Hearts Beat With New Mini-Album by sheonshine (2023)
• BBGIRLS Rewrites History "ONE MORE TIME" by beginagain (2023)
• NMIXX Make An Ethereal Return With 'A Midsummer NMIXX's Dream' by celestialwaves (2023)
• WEi Has Us Livin’ Life in Overdrive by snwyluvy (2023)
• Dynamicduo is back with 'Two Kids On The Block' by fazers (2023)
• PENOMECO Shouts Out Industry Greats on New Song "X" by sheonshine (2023)
• AleXa Returns With a Softer Image on "Juliet" & Lotus Flow Talks About the Production Process by ANC613 (2023)
• Kid Milli's Beige: K-Hip-Hop Album Of The Year? by fazers (2023)
• VAV Are Designing Their Future With New Album Subcönscióus by Ssaa10dec (2023)
• The New Six (TNX) is Getting Us Nostalgic With New Comeback, BOYHOOD by optimusnins (2023)
• BTS Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary with Reunion Track "Take Two" by ANC613 (2023)
• DREAMCATCHER Sings a Love Letter to Earth in “BONVOYAGE” by Eleventh Cassette (2023)
• ENHYPEN Shows Mature Side in 'DARK BLOOD' & Ryan Curtis Talks About B-Side "Bills" by ANC613 (2023)
• SEVENTEEN Find New Meaning in ‘FML’ with 10th Mini Album by sianii (2023)
• P1Harmony Gets Chic and Sweet in New Collaboration With New Hope Club by optimusnins (2023)
• Ryu Su Jeong Lets Us Into Her "Archive of Emotions" With First Studio Album by celestialwaves (2023)
• Park Ji Hoon Locks Us In With "Blank Effect" and Bang Yongguk Collaboration by optimusnins (2023)
• Balming Tiger Enters Album Mode with New Single “SOS” by ​fazers (2023)
• Billlie Makes Our Hearts Beat with “EUNOIA” by sheonshine (2023)
• Justin Park, G2, Junoflo, and Year of the Ox Gear Up for a Crossover in Sunny LA by ANC613 (2023)
• BOBBY is a Lover Boy on New Single Album 'S.i.R.' by ssaa10dec (2023)
• Jimin Commands A Revolution In Pre-Release Single "Set Me Free Pt.2" by srijaniroyc (2023)
• So!YoON! & RM Collaborate on "Smoke Sprite" Off of Her New Album by Tanushree1997 (2023)
• j-hope and J. Cole's Bittersweet Single "on the street" Is More Than Meets The Eye by srijaniroyc (2023)
• Cherry Bullet Dash into Listeners' Hearts with New EP by celestialwaves (2023)
• LUCY Asks Us To Spare A Coin For Their Video Game Themed Album by ANC613 (2023)
• Hwang Minhyun Continues His Magic Outside of Alchemy of Souls In Solo Debut by optimusnins (2023)
• FIFTY FIFTY Make Their First Comeback With 'Cupid' by sheonshine (2023)
• Dvwn is Blossoming in New Single "Highteen" by sheonshine (2023)
• Wesley Joseph and DEAN taste thrills and regrets with "SUGAR DIVE" by teatalks (2023)
• STAYC Brighten the Month of Love with "Teddy Bear" by celestialwaves (2023)
• TNX Knows How To Blow Our Minds With First Comeback, Love Never Dies by sianii (2023)
• tripleS Rises Up on Their Debut EP 'ASSEMBLE' by ekomkcw (2023)
• Comeback After Five Years: BooSeokSoon Bring Energy, Comfort and Lunch by sianii (2023)
• Epik High Are at an All-Time High With “Strawberry” by sheonshine (2023)
• K-R&B Artist oceanfromtheblue Releases First Full-Length Album by ssaa10dec (2023)
• VIVIZ Flaunt Their Edgier Personality in "PULL UP" by srijaniroyc
• NCT 127 Bring the Heat with 'Ay-Yo' by celestialwaves (2023)
• ONEWE Are Floating on Cloud Nine With First English Release “GRAVITY” by sheonshine (2023)
• XG Shines Bright And Dreams Big In New Single SHOOTING STAR by srijaniroyc (2023)
• TWICE Shimmers With Pre-Release Single "Moonlight Sunrise" by Tayah-F (2023)
• toigo, XINSAYNE, GONEISBACK, Roh Yun Ha and NSW Yoon continue their journey as they HOP ON THE TRUCK by ANC613 (2023)
• YENA Engages in a "Love War" in New Single by celestialwaves (2023)
• cignature Dazzles Like The Star In Latest Comeback by optimusnins (2023)
• TAEYANG And Jimin Got The VIBE Right In Their Collaborative Anthem by srijaniroyc (2023)
• MONSTA X Continues to Give Us a REASON to Love Them With New Comeback by optimusnins (2023)
• Block B's U-KWON Charms With Sultry Vocals on “Wanna Do” by sheonshine (2023)
• ASTRO's MOONBIN & SANHA Continues To Charm Fans With Their Madness by optimusnins (2023)
• ATEEZ Ends 2022 On A High Note With "HALAZIA" by optimusnins (2023)

Song Highlight

An analysis of a song's story and creation that highlights the depth of a song, as well as the lyrics and music video and their connection between other releases by the artist.

• BTS - "Dionysus” by minions_rock (2023)
• SEVENTEEN - "Shining Diamond" by unlikelycarat (2023)
• SEVENTEEN - 어른 아이 (Kidult) by sianii (2023)
• RM - "Do You" by ANC613 (2023)
• (G)I-DLE - "Nxde" by sofiaegomez1 (2023)
• (G)I-DLE - "TOMBOY" by ssaa10dec (2023)
• Stray Kids - "부작용 (Side Effects)" by astearte (2023)

OFF-RADAR

Monthly column featuring upcoming releases that may go unnoticed by general public but definitely deserve the attention.

• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: Jessica, Youngjae, VIXX, VINCE, HAON, DOLLA, and More! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: POW, EVOLution, KINGDOM, Balming Tiger, SUPERKIND, and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: TEMPEST, PURPLE KISS, Shinae An, KOALA, CLAUDIA & HNATA, and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: LOVElution, cignature, BBGIRLS, TIOT, Bryn & SINCE, and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: SWAN, TEEN TOP, HYOLYN, JUNNY, The Rose, MIRAE and More! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: YENA, 8TURN, VAV, AleXa, Bryan Chase, and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: SECRET NUMBER, BTOB, BLACKSWAN, Padi, SB19 and More! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: GIUK, HOLLAND, EPEX, TEMPEST, Coogie, YEEUN and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: TRENDZ, YUJU, Henry Lau, LØREN, BÉBE YENA, KINGDOM and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: TNX, Brave Girls, Ayden Ju, oceanfromtheblue, Cai Xu Kun, DKB and More! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: H1-KEY, cignature, TNX, Ash-B, MAVE:, 8TURN and more! by ANC613 (2023)
• Releases That Deserve Your Attention: XEED, SHINHWA WDJ, Yukika, GEMINI, BIBI and more! by ANC613 (2023)

Other Articles

All other articles by the Genius Korea community, including articles about upcoming releases, artist spotlight articles, artist anniversary articles, and various rankings.

• Five Best Stage Performances by EXO by ssaa10dec (2023)
• Celebrate Stray Kids’ 5th Anniversary With These 5 Milestones by optimusnins (2023)
• 5 EVERGLOW B-Sides You Must Know sheonshine (2023)
• International Women's Day: Anti-Feminism, Brave Voices & Hope for the New World in South Korea by sianii (2023)
• TXT's Best Party Anthem B-Sides by Tayah-F (2023)
• 10 Korean Music Artists to Look Out for in 2023 by ssaa10dec (2023)
• Why DREAMCATCHER's Anniversary is Important in K-Pop by ssaa10dec (2023)
• [PRESS] (G)I-DLE Enters Radio Airplay Charts with "Nxde" by ssaa10dec (2023)