Packed with releases from BTS, DPR, YUGYEOM, LISA and more, this year delivered talent, experimentation, and outstanding visuals
(Clockwise from left): ITZY, BTS, LISA of BLACKPINK and ATEEZ
2021 has been the biggest year for South Korean artists yet. With more releases than ever going viral and musicians in nearly every genre getting a nod of appreciation, the Korean entertainment industry has one of the world’s most powerful arsenals of music. From K-pop, to R&B and hip-hop, we combed through as many releases as possible to choose some of the very best.
These are our top 40 contenders for The 21 Best Korean Music Videos of 2021 (coming soon.) While we have already chosen our picks from this list, we’re eager to see yours. Select upto five of your top releases below and if your favorite isn’t here, let us know who they are on our social media platforms.
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