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Today’s K-Pop Musician is "에일리(Ailee)"
With the popularity of the pop song cover video uploaded on YouTube, she appeared on NBC's Maury Show in 2008.
In February 2012, in Korea, with the song "Heaven"
she debuted as a singer and swept the Rookie of the Year award at the end of that year.
Rolling Stones in the U.S said,
"She’s the K-pop solo artist who has the greatest chance of success in the U.S."
It also praised her singing ability.
Among Korean female solo artists,
she's one of the most talented vocalists in Korea.
She has the best singing ability compared to senior singers, too.
She's a national treasure level vocalist.
Whether it's ballad or dance, she can cover it perfectly.
Her songs give you cool energy and deep emotion with explosive high notes.
Ailee's music! Let's check it out now
*Today’s playlist
1. 잡아줄게 (I'll hold you) - 에일리(Ailee)
2. 보여줄게(I'll Show You) - 에일리(Ailee)
3 .첫눈처럼 너에게 가겠다 (I Will Go To You Like The First Snow) - 에일리(Ailee)
4. 가르치지마 (Don't Teach Me) - 에일리(Ailee)
5. U & I - 에일리(Ailee) (Nive's Pick)
6. Make Up Your Mind - 에일리(Ailee) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "NCT". It's been 4 years since SM introduced a boy group after  a global trend EXO. It’s a boy band and a rookie group of SM that will succeed Red Velvet. It is a 20-member multinational boy group that debuted on April 9, 2016. It's rare for all the members to participate in one song. They're focusing on individual sub-groups and NCT U. The members have upgraded dance and performance skills as a group with difficult choreography. Due to the various nationalities of the members, they give acceptance speechs in four to five languages. They are also MCs for each broadcasting company. With various combinations and unique performances, NCT's music tapped global fans' hearts. Let's see it now.

* Today’s playlist 1.  Golden Age - NCT 2023 2. 일곱 번째 감각 (第七感 ; The 7th Sense) - NCT U 3. 90's Love - NCT U 4. Beautiful - NCT 2021 5. My Everything - NCT U (Nive's Pick) 6. The BAT - NCT U (NCT 2023) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "로꼬(Loco)" As the first winner of "Show Me The Money", a survival program that aired in 2012, he debuted in the music industry with the release of "See The Light", the final song he sang at the show. He started with the title of "Season 1 Winner". In season 4, he participated as a producer. He is a talented artist who changed his title in three years. He topped the chart for the first time with "Spring is gone by Chance(우연히봄)". It was the OST of drama ‘A girl who sees smells(냄새를 보는 소녀)’ which Loco sang with GFRIEND Yuju(여자친구 유주) in 2015. After that, the title song of the first full-length album ‘Too much(지나쳐)’ released in May 2017 has topped the real-time music charts. He became a popular artist. He also showed various collaborations with various musicians like Jay Park(박재범), Simon Dominic, GRAY, BAEKHYUN(백현) of EXO, WOO WONJAE(우원재), etc. He is a musician who made our hearts flutter with various music. He has a trendy rap style with his unique flow. The public loves Loco's music! Let's see it now~

* Today’s playlist 1. INEEDYOURLOVE - 로꼬(Loco) 2. 감아 (Hold Me Tight) (feat. Crush) - 로꼬(Loco) 3. Say Yes - 로꼬(Loco), 펀치 (Punch) 4. 잠이 들어야(Can't Sleep) (Feat. 헤이즈) - 로꼬(Loco) 5. 시간이 들겠지(It Takes Time) - 로꼬(Loco) (Nive's Pick) 6. 다시 앞으로(Rewind) (Feat. SUMIN) - 로꼬(Loco) (Sam's Pick)

They debuted on December 6, 2017. They didn't get attention as soon as they debuted but they slowly gained popularity. Since their debut album, "THE FIRST," they sang about growth of youth and love. With a high level of completion album and solid storytelling, they are making their own way. After winning the competition program "Road to Kingdom“, they won second place in "Kingdom". They built up the group's branding more solid. Global trend group! THE BOYZ's music! Let's meet them now~

* Today’s playlist 1. LIP GLOSS - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) 2. The Stealer - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) 3. THRILL RIDE - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) 4. ROAR - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) 5. Whisper - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (Nive's Pick) 6. Fire Eyes - 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "브브걸(BBGIRLS)". They debuted on April 8, 2011. It hasn't been known to the public for five years. As a regular guest on a military consolation show, they were called the military president. After that, Rollin’ started climbing back on YouTube. They became a popular girl group right before their break up. They show off great live performance in the middle of fierce dancing. In April 2023, all the members moved to the same agency. Instead of a complete new name, they started their promotions with "BB-Girl(브브걸)“, a new group name that connects the past and the present. Once again, the music of "BB-Girl(브브걸)“, Let's meet now!

* Today’s playlist 1. ONE MORE TIME - 브브걸 (BBGIRLS) 2. 롤린 (Rollin') - 브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) 3. 운전만해 (We Ride) - 브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) 4. 치맛바람 (Chi Mat Ba Ram) - 브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) 5. 술버릇 (운전만해 그후) (After ‘We Ride’) - 브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) (Nive's Pick) 6. Can I Love You - 브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "인피니트(INFINITE)". INFINITE, who debuted with "Come Back Again(다시 돌아와)" in 2010, was very popular as the main force of the Korean Wave within a year of their debut. "BTD (Before The Down), "Be Mine(내꺼하자)", "Paradise(파라다이스)", "The Chaser(추격자)", "Man In Love(남자가 사랑할 때)", "Bad(배드)", etc., they made huge a hit with every song they released. They're the representative idol group of the second generation. As a team with the nickname "Original group dance idol", they are full of passion and energy. Through endless challenges and growth, they firmly maintained their top position in the music industry. After 5 years of military service, all 6 members are back now. Finally back to the K-pop scene! Let's check out INFINITE's songs now~

* Today’s playlist 1. New Emotions - 인피니트(INFINITE) 2. 내꺼하자 (Be Mine) - 인피니트(INFINITE) 3. Man In Love (남자가 사랑할 때) - 인피니트(INFINITE) 4. Bad - 인피니트(INFINITE) 5. 추격자(The Chaser) - 인피니트(INFINITE) (Nive's Pick) 6. Find Me - 인피니트(INFINITE) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "코요태(KOYOTE)". They debuted in 1998. It's a three-member mixed group that looks like the first generation of senior idols. Since 2004, they are still active without changing members. There are Kim Jongmin(김종민), Shinji(신지), and Baekga(빽가) There’s a saying that [KOYOTE = minor dance song][코요태=마이너 댄스곡]. They sang a lot of minor compositions and lyrical dance songs. There are a lot of titles like genuine affection(순정), passion, and blue(파란), etc. There's a phenomenon like, "What was the title? of this song? I definitely know this song..!" So, they often appear in entertainment music quizzes. Shinji's easy-going and honest image, Kim Jongmin's silly and innocent image, With the sincere and serious image of the Bbekga, all the members were active on variety shows. The team is still maintaining its position as a strong entertainer. Korea's longest mixed group celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! Koyote's songs! Let's meet them now

* Today’s playlist 1. 바람(WISH) - 코요태(KOYOTE) 2. 순정(純情) (Genuine) - 코요태(KOYOTE) 3. 비몽(Sad dream) - 코요태(KOYOTE) 4. 디스코왕 (Disco king) - 코요태(KOYOTE) 5. 실연 (Disappointed Love) - 코요태(KOYOTE) (Nive's Pick) 6. Together - 코요태(KOYOTE) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "틴탑(Teen Top)". When they debuted in 2010, the average age of the members was 16.3 years old. They were the youngest boy group to appear in the music industry. As the lightest boy group, they did choreography that seems to be flying on stage. It's the original group that got the nickname, "Perfect group dance(칼군무)". "No More Perfume on you(향수 뿌리지마)", "Miss Right(긴 생머리 그녀)", "Rocking(장난아냐)", "Crazy(미치겠어)", etc. They had unique lyrics and addictive melody. So, they were called the "Elementary President" because they were especially popular among elementary school students. For the first time as the K-pop idol group, they performed a tour in 5 countries in Europe. It's a team that enjoyed global popularity. It's been a while since they've been together, joining the 2nd generation idol group. They expressed their ambition to target the MZ generation with this album. Ambitious idol!!! TEEN TOP's music! Let's see it now.

* Today’s playlist 1. 휙 (HWEEK) - 틴탑(Teen Top) 2. 장난아냐 (Rocking) - 틴탑(Teen Top) 3. 쉽지않아 (Missing) - 틴탑(Teen Top) 4. Run Away - 틴탑(Teen Top) 5. 향수 뿌리지마(No More Perfume On You) - 틴탑(Teen Top) (Nive's Pick) 6. What Do You Think - 틴탑(Teen Top) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "엑소(EXO)". They debuted in April 2012 as an idol boy group. It's a group that opened the door of K-pop from 2.5 generation to 3 generation idols. From 2013 when "Growl" was popular to the present, they became very popular globally based on various concepts and outstanding skills. For the first time since 2000, they are the group that has accumulated sales of 10 million copies! #1 on the album chart in 2015! The first group to win MAMA Album of the Year award for 5 years in a row! The first group to win the Golden Disc Awards for 4 years in a row, setting a record for the most award-winning group. 2023, even though it's been 11 years since their debut, all of the members are promoting individually and together also! EXO's music! Let's meet them now.

* Today’s playlist 1. Cream Soda - 엑소(EXO) 2. 으르렁 (Growl) - 엑소(EXO) 3. Sing For You - 엑소(EXO) 4. Love Shot - 엑소(EXO) 5. 중독 (Overdose) - 엑소(EXO) (Nive's Pick) 6. 유성우 (Lady Luck) - 엑소(EXO) (Sam's Pick)

Today’s K-Pop Musician is "유키스(UKISS)". Debuted with "Not Young(어리지 않아)" in 2008, UKISS is a multinational boy group with 6 members. The title track of their 3rd mini album, "I’m not Easy(만만하니)", was released in November 2009. As they gained popularity through this song, it's the representative song that comes to mind when we think of U-KISS. Especially in 2020, the songs of U-KISS started to draw attention as "Hidden Masterpiece" online. So, it gained attention once again by establishing itself as a "meme culture." They said they'll show their own charms. They are the first 2nd generation idol group to come back to the K-Pop scene. Let's check out U-KISS' songs now.

* Today’s playlist 1. 갈래! (The Wonderful Escape) - 유키스(UKISS) 2. 빙글빙글(Round & Round)) - 유키스(UKISS) 3. 만만하니 (Am I That Easy?) - 유키스(UKISS) 4. 끼부리지마(Quit Playing) - 유키스(UKISS) 5. AMAZING - 유키스(UKISS) (Nive's Pick) 6. Talk to me - 유키스(UKISS) (Sam's Pick)