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- Many idol rappers had humble beginnings, as many originally started as underground rappers. Underground is an umbrella term used to describe Korea’s hip-hop and R&B scene, and it excludes people from large companies, such as idols.
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Jun 25, 2023 · The underground hip hop scene in Seoul is thriving, with talented artists who are pushing boundaries and challenging stereotypes. They are creating a new wave of Korean hip hop that is distinct from mainstream K-pop and gaining recognition worldwide for their innovative sound and style.
- Mino
- Park Kyung
- T.O.P
- Zico
- RM
- Le
- Yongguk
- Suga
- Minhyuk
When Mino was an underground rapper, he went by the name Hugeboy Mino. This is also the time where he met a lot of his good friends, such as many of theBlock Bmembers.
The rappers of Block B are known for their days as underground rappers, and Park Kyung is no exception. During his underground days, he promoted with his best friend Zico.
During his underground days, T.O.P used to go by the name Tempo. He was quite popular in the underground scene, as he was even the winner of KBS Radio’sRap Battle.
Zico was one of the few idols rappers who got recognition and praise from fellow rappers back in the day. This was largely due to how successful and recognized Zico was as an underground rapper.
During his underground days, RM used to go by the name Runch Randa. He was quite successful during this time, as he collaborated with many fellow rappers, such as Zico.
LE is one of the few female K-Pop idols who started in the underground scene. She was the only female member of her underground rap group, which was called Jiggy Fellaz.
Before debuting as a member of B.A.P, Yongguk debuted in an underground hip-hop group called Soul Connection.
Suga was known as Gloss during his days as an underground rapper. He was also part of a hip-hop group called D-Town.
Minhyuk was known as Heota during his underground days and collaborated with many popular rappers, such as Zico.
Feb 22, 2017 · They later evolved into websites called Blex and Show N Prove respectively, and the two outlets produced the godfathers of Korean rap - Garion, Joosuc, P-Type and Verbal Jint. But even with all these advances in Korean hip-hop, there were still limitations in underground hip-hop.
Jan 23, 2019 · Paak, Syd, or Gallant, to cite a few, have been seen collaborating with Korean talents of a very distinct and underrated genre: Korean R&B.
Feb 11, 2021 · RM from BTS: From underground rapper to K-Pop leader. The charismatic leader of BTS had a long journey of highs and lows before becoming a success story. He joined Big Hit 10 years ago, used to be an underground rapper at the age of 14, worked tirelessly on the group's environment and music.
- Estefanía Martínez
Dec 2, 2021 · Renowned A&R and executive Dante Ross thinks “underground rap means everything that’s not mainstream and has a somewhat determined ceiling.” Legendary indie rapper Slug says “the concept of...
Apr 13, 2023 · While Korea isn’t the birthplace of hip-hop, the country has a prevalent underground rap scene. The “keeping it real” attitude resonated with the first-generation Korean MCs who created their local culture by rapping about their own experiences (J. Park 2021, p. 146).
