K-Pop Feature: Unsung - 7 Underrated Boy Groups

Hyejeong, Boyfriend, C-CLOWN, U-KISS, ZE:A, LEDApple, SPEED

Unsung - 7 Underrated Boy Groups

Last week, allkpop did a feature on "7 Underrated Girl Groups." Similarly, there are many boy groups that currently receive an unprecedented level of love from Korean and international fans alike. �However, there are some groups that, despite their incredible talents, have not been able to reach the level of success they deserve. �So, let's take a look at which 7 groups made my list!�

LEDApple

LEDApple�has gone through some intense line-up changes since their debut in 2010. One thing has remained consistent, though: they are a talented rock group that deserves more attention. �They have demonstrated their strong musical abilities through numerous covers of popular Korean and American songs, which have done well on the web. �It's a mystery as to why their original songs aren't hitting #1, considering. �

SPEED

I was always a fan of�Co-Ed School--SPEED�is the boy sub-unit of the group and the brother group to�F-VE DOLLS, who was mentioned in our�"7 Underrated Girl Groups"�article. �Although their singles,�"Pain the Love of Heart"�and�"It's Over"�saw moderate success, they have been unable to hit the popularity levels of their associated groups, such as�T-ara, as one would expect. �This talent group (along with F-VE DOLLS) undeniably deserves more recognition.�

C-CLOWN

C-Clown�is an extremely versatile group. �For me, they are one of the few rookie groups that experiment with their music--this may stem from the fact that�B2ST's Junhyung�participates in the production of their albums. �They have a great western hip-hop meets K-Pop swag about them that I like. �They are a well-rounded group that definitely deserve more credit for their talents. �

100%

100%�was the second boy group formed by�Shinhwa's Andy�following the success of his first group,�TEEN TOP. �Members displayed their talent even prior to their official debut as a group--Rokhyun�originally debuted as a member of�Jumper�while member�Minwoo�acted in both dramas and movies. �They have released solid tracks such as my personal favorite,�"Want U Back," yet they have not seen the level of success that they deserve.�

Boyfriend

Boyfriend�received a ton of buzz when they first debuted. �Not only was their first single,�"Boyfriend," one of the popular lovey-dovey songs of the summer 2010 but also members and twin brothers,�Youngmin�and�Kwangmin,�garnered a lot of attention for their similar appearance to�Kim Hyun Joong�and for having been JYP trainees. �However, their success has oddly leveled off despite the growth in their talent.�

ZE:A

Members of�ZE:A�are extremely popular amongst viewers for their appearances in variety shows and dramas. �For example, member�Hyungsik�has been praised for his good looks and acting chops, most recently appearing in the hit series, "Heirs," while members�Dongjun�and�Kwanghee�are known for their athletic skill and comedic personality respectively. �However, despite having 9 talented members, they have yet to reach the same level of success with their music as other groups.�

U-KISS

Despite their popularity internationally (earlier this year they even wrapped up a world tour), fans and non-fans alike agree that�U-KISS�is one of the most underrated groups in K-Pop. �Since their debut in 2008, through triumphs and tribulations--such as member changes--they have matured and improved tremendously as artists. �With catchy songs, in addition to strong vocals, dance, and visuals, it's crazy that they aren't consistently topping the Korean music charts like other groups of their caliber.�