If you’re an avid fan of Korean rap, you’ve undoubtedly heard of these Kpop idol rappers who are dominating the genre!
We have listed ten talented and outstanding Kpop idol rappers who can express themselves through rhythm, lyrics, and unique vocal tones.
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SEVENTEEN’s Vernon
Hansol Vernon Chwe, better known by his stage name Vernon, is a South Korean-American rapper-songwriter. Vernon made his debut as a member of the Kpop boy group named SEVENTEEN in May 2015.
He has a distinctively artistic sound with his deep and rich voice, which produces incredible rap and singing verses. Additionally, Vernon wrote the song for his mixtape “Black Eye,” which was released in 2022.
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BTS’s SUGA (Agust D)
Min Yoon Gi is a member of the South Korean boy group BTS, better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D. His group is known worldwide for having a powerful rapper line in Kpop, and Suga, with his aggressive rap voice, is one of them. Suga also has his own solo songs, including “Haeguem,” “Agust D,” and “AMYGDALA.”
Suga shares the differences between rapping in Korea and English in an interview with Weverse Magazine.
“All things considered, the English was the hardest part. I paid close attention to my pronunciation in “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.” It wasn’t easy to capture that smooth feeling in the songs, so I practiced my pronunciation quite a bit. And I end up breathing a lot when I’m doing an English song, but the rap parts were a bit hard for that reason. There’s a clear difference from Korean songs since English has so many syllables. But I don’t have any one method I stick with for my vocals yet, so I tend to try lots of different things out.”
Stray Kids’ Changbin
Changbin is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, singer, and music producer under JYP Entertainment. He is a member of the 4th-generation K-pop group Stray Kids. Though he experiments with different flows, his distinctive style and tone rarely change.
He also participated in Season 9 of Show Me The Money, a rap competition. Changbin showcased his rapping skills after the show’s season aired; his rap prowess opened people’s minds. An idol may find it challenging to enter a competition of this kind since competitors and spectators tend to undervalue the rap abilities of an idol.
Despite not winning the competition, he was nevertheless respected by others for his talents as a rapper.
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BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun
Next on our list of best Kpop idol rappers is Myung Jaehyun, the leader of K-pop 5th generation group BOYNEXTDOOR.
Even though he is a rookie in this industry, others are astonished by his writing and rapping talent. His growth with each comeback as a rapper shows his dedication as an idol.
Here’s Jaehyun’s cover of “Smart,” a song by LE SSERAFIM. Both fans and non-fans are amazed by this version, especially the rap part that he composed himself.
MONSTA X’s Joohoney
Joohoney (also known as Jooheon) is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer under the label Starship Entertainment. He made his solo debut on May 22, 2023, with the release of the mini-album Lights. Also, he is the main rapper of the K-pop boy group MONSTA X.
His flow, vocals, and stage presence have made him a highly recognized idol rapper. Check his releases, such as “HOPE ENERGY,” “Voice,” “FREEDOM,” “SMOKY,” and “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”
2ne1’s CL
Lee Chae-rin, better known by the stage name CL, is a South Korean rapper-songwriter. She was the 4ever leader of K-pop’s Girl Crush group, 2NE1. Her releases include the songs “Lifted,” “Hello Bitches,” “Doctor Pepper,” “+5 Star+, “SPICY,” “Lover Like Me,” “+HWA+,” and “MTBD.”
Who doesn’t know about CL? She’s famous for being The Baddest Female, her charisma, giving incredible performances, and, of course, being a member of the legendary K-pop group 2NE1.
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iKON’s Bobby
Bobby is the main rapper of the K-pop group iKON. Not only is he well-known to fans, but he is also highly respected as an artist and rapper by other celebrities in the music scene. After winning the rapper competition Show Me The Money (Season 3)—even though he was only eighteen years old—there was no doubt about his talent.
He releases numerous solo songs, such as “U Mad,” “I Love You,” “Love and Fall,” “Runaway,” and “HOLUP!”
Here’s Bobby’s final performance in Show Me The Money, when he won the title of Winner.
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon
Soyeon is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer under Cube Entertainment. She is the leader and main rapper of the 4th generation girl group (G)I-DLE.
In 2016, she made an appearance in the girl group survival show Produce 101 as a representative trainee for CUBE Entertainment. In the same year, Soyeon competed in the third season of the rap competition show Unpretty Rapstar.
She gained attention from people as a passionate and talented rapper. Not only was she an amazing rapper, but she also wrote and produced most of the music for her group. Seeing her perform gives you no doubt that she was born for the stage.
Zico
Zico is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer who runs his own company, KOZ Entertainment.
Also, Zico was the main rapper and former leader of the Korean boy band Block B. Although he was an idol, he was still respected in the underground scene. Rap is Zico’s identity, and many people, particularly old fans, know him as an awesome rapper.
Check out Zico’s song, “Any song,” “Freak,” and his most recent release, “SPOT!”
G-Dragon
G-Dragon is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and fashion designer under Galaxy Corporation. He debuted with BIGBANG in 2006 and released his first solo album, Heartbreaker, in 2009.
According to the Dirty Talk panelist, when he was in the fifth grade, he began studying how to rap. He used phrases that were too difficult for fifth graders to rhyme, and at the time, he composed so much rap that he filled an entire notebook. Also, GD has become known for having one of the most unique rap styles, making him an icon. He serves as a role model for rappers as well as idols.
Listen to some of his releases, including “Heartbreaker,” “Crayon,” “Crooked,” “Who You?,” “That XX,” “COUP D’ETAT,” “Untitled, 2014,” and “A Boy.”
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Is your favorite included in our list of ten best Kpop idol rappers?
Source: YouTube, Weverse Magazine, Yahoo News
