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K-pop Songs Without Rap: A Comprehensive List
K-pop Songs Without Rap: A Comprehensive List
K-pop is primarily known for its catchy rhythms and rap-infused choruses. However, some K-pop groups and artists have showcased their vocal prowess with songs that do not feature any rap sections. These tracks highlight the artists' vocal abilities and often resonate with a broader audience. Let's explore some examples from various K-pop groups.
Seventeen
Seventeen is a well-known group that has released numerous rap-less songs, primarily through their vocal units and solos. These tracks showcase the group's cohesive vocal harmony and individual vocal competencies.
Adore U - Vocal Unit Dont Listen (In Secret) - Vocal Unit Pinwheel - Vocal Unit Falling For U - Jeonghan Joshua Wave - Performance Unit SAME DREAM SAME MIND - Vocal Unit Dust - Vocal Unit Same Dream Same Mind Same Night - Vocal UnitAstro
Astro, a group that emphasizes even distribution among its members, has a few rap-less tracks. Most of these songs feature vocals without rap sections, showcasing the individual skills of the rappers.
JinjinRocky - CPR, Story - Solo by Rocky MJ First Love - Eunwoo Solo Lets Go Ride - Moonbin Solo 24 Hours - Sanha SoloPentagon
Pentagon, similar to Astro, focuses more on vocal performances. They have experimented with rap-less songs, particularly through their vocal units.
You Are - Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yanan Thank You - Jinho Hui Stay (vocal unit) Till (ballad unit) Someday - Jinho Hui Boy In Time - Hui SoloNCT
While NCT is known for its rap sections, their b-sides often feature minimal rap or not at all, showcasing their vocal strengths.
NCT 127 - No Longer, Fly Away With Me, Knock On, The Rainy Night NCT Dream - Sorry Heart, Moon NCT U - From Home, My EverythingBtoB, EXO, and SHINee
These groups are known for their powerful vocals and remarkable rappers. Some of their songs are entirely vocal, without any rap parts.
TVXQ - Hug, The Chance of Love, The Chance SUPER JUNIOR - Sorry Sorry, Evanesce, Devil, Black Suit SNSD - Into The New World, Gee, Genie Party, Mr. Mr. SHINee - Everybody, Married To The Music, View Exo - Miracles (In December), Sing For You, Universe Red Velvet - Rookie, Automatic, Russian Roulette, Peek A Boo NCT - Without You, Touch, From Home Gfriend, Apink - Some songs do not have rap partsThese tracks not only highlight the incredible vocal abilities of the artists but also offer a diverse range of musical styles, making them appealing to both K-pop diehards and casual listeners. Whether you're a fan of boisterous raps or calming vocals, there's a K-pop track for everyone.