Top 10 K-Pop Performances That Didn't Have to Go THAT Hard

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These are the K-Pop performances that popped the loudest. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most hard-hitting K-Pop performances that live rent-free in our heads.

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00:00Today, I think something crazy is going to happen.

00:03No?

00:04I think it's ready.

00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo,

00:07and today we're counting down our picks for the most hard-hitting K-pop performances that live rent-free in our heads.

00:25Forget about flowers,

00:26iKON deserves the whole garden for this performance.

00:29The drumline intro, fused with the traditional Korean sound,

00:32leads to the smoothest segue as Killing Me glides in.

00:43As if the track wasn't already powerful enough,

00:46the live arrangement makes it even more cinematic.

00:48Then, the moment we've all been waiting for.

00:51Love Scenario is here, and it's sweeter than ever.

01:00This is one of those songs that never fails to get you up on your feet.

01:04The members are doing what they do best,

01:07the fans are having the time of their lives,

01:09and the synergy is impeccable.

01:11What more does a performance need to be iconic?

01:30The fact that this performance even happened makes it legendary, given the context.

01:342NE1 were on hiatus, and in K-pop, that often means one thing,

01:39the dungeon.

01:40Nevertheless, CL tore up the stage as the baddest female,

01:44exceeding expectations.

01:45Then, the hype went through the roof when the rest of the members showed up for Fire and I Am The Best.

01:522NE1 have always been known for their high-energy performances,

01:55but something about the intensity of this one,

01:57combined with its emotional significance,

01:59transformed it into one for the K-pop history books.

02:02The crowd were a lucky bunch.

02:21Need a reminder of how majestic and fierce you are?

02:24Look no further than this blazing performance of Lion.

02:34Can you believe this smash hit came from a competition show?

02:37Now that's what we call creative genius.

02:44Leader Jeon Soyeon worked on the lyrics, composition, and production of the song,

02:49proving her title of ace.

02:51Then, the members breathed straight fire into the track,

02:54making for something unforgettable.

03:01The level of perfection in the live vocals and rap,

03:04compared with the theatrics of the choreography, gave us life.

03:07The G in G-idle stood for God tier on this day.

03:21You knew this was gonna be here, didn't you?

03:23No conversation about the best K-pop acts would ever be complete without Seventeen.

03:34As the true blue kings of performance,

03:37the expectations are always sky-high for this group.

03:40With Super, they transcend all physical limits and go beyond.

03:51Even if you watch this performance 13 times,

03:53focusing on one member each time,

03:55you would probably still miss some of the intricate details they poured into it.

03:59At this point, calling them a powerhouse would be an understatement.

04:03This team is a titan collective.

04:05I love my dream, I love my crew,

04:07I'm free to do whatever I want.

04:09I love my dream, I love my fate,

04:10Oh yeah, I feel like I've lost that dream.

04:17Nothing can prepare you for the visual extravaganza that is this performance.

04:21Even by the MAMA standards, which are admittedly quite high,

04:24ITZY are in a league of their own.

04:26I can't get enough, I'm about to go, I'm about to go.

04:31I can't get enough, I'm about to go.

04:33From bringing Squid Game star Ho Sung Tae to the stage,

04:36to live stunts and storytelling like a K-drama,

04:39it is unlike anything you've seen before.

04:41You might as well be watching a K-pop musical.

04:43I'm the mafia, mafia.

04:45We do it like a mafia.

04:48We do it like a mafia.

04:50LOCO is the perfect first act,

04:52followed by a glorious rock version of IN THE MORNING.

04:55the final dance break will definitely leave you wanting more.

05:09In 2019, Blackpink reached a major career milestone

05:12as the first ever K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella.

05:16Then in 2023, they made history as the first Korean act to headline the festival.

05:25Three words, paved the way.

05:30Just like all the prestigious brands these women are ambassadors for,

05:33their performance was also ultra-luxurious.

05:43Be it their unbeatable confidence, unshakable vocals, or unmatched stage fashion,

05:49no one's doing it like Blackpink.

05:50This bold and beautiful rendition of Shut Down is Blackpink at its finest.

05:55So when they're in your area, you pay attention.

06:08Name a bigger K-pop power move than dissing the very show you're on.

06:12Well wait, that's right.

06:13There hasn't been one as savage as this.

06:15Big Bang's G-Dragon was speaking for many fans when he called out MAMA's award system in his rap.

06:26Then he joined Taeyang and proceeded to rock the same stage

06:29with every other K-pop idol in the audience, including BTS' V dancing along.

06:40If you ever want to introduce K-hip-hop to someone,

06:43especially how hardcore and addictive it can be,

06:46show them this performance of Good Boy and Fantastic Baby.

06:49You will have yourself a fellow stan in no time.

06:52Is it a surprise that the man who brought the world Gangnam Style

07:14also gave us the catchiest post-pandemic bop?

07:16That That, produced by and featuring Suga of BTS,

07:19will always represent the liberation of the world finally healing from COVID.

07:32We went hard after months of being stuck in our homes,

07:35so it was only right that we got a party anthem that went even harder.

07:38To top it off, this live performance kicks it up

07:41another hundred notches when Suga pops in for his surprise appearance.

07:49The crowd goes absolutely wild, and everyone on stage is reflecting that energy back.

07:54It tells you all you need to know about the impact of this high-profile collaboration.

07:58We borrowed this from a little ant guy, but with this, we're gonna blow this place up.

08:16You ready?

08:17These guys came in with guns ablaze,

08:19concept on point, and one mission on their minds.

08:22To entertain like we've never been entertained before.

08:29Like lightning in a bottle, this performance was thunderous with peak showmanship.

08:37Stray Kids combined two of the most explosive K-pop tracks,

08:40Blackpink's Ddu-du Ddu-du, and their own God's Menu.

08:52By blending BP's effortless swagger with their signature razor-sharp precision,

08:56they put on a total production, and we just cannot get enough.

09:00The Deadpool inspo even caught the eye of Ryan Reynolds,

09:03marking the beginning of an epic crossover friendship

09:06that resulted in the actor even featuring in their music video.

09:09Any chance that you're, uh, you know, looking for an older, less agile member?

09:17No, no, no.

09:18Great.

09:19Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.

09:23Jeon So-yeon featuring B.B. and Lee Young-ji,

09:25D.F. Live, arguably the most badass K-pop girl gang ever.

09:36Right?

09:36ATEEZ, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,

09:39making history is a fantastic look on them.

09:50EXO's Kai, M Countdown,

09:52The Dancing Machine Strikes Again.

10:01ONF, Dancier,

10:03watching this makes you instantly cooler.

10:14SHINee, SHINee World 4,

10:16because legends are legends for a reason.

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10:42BTS, Melon Music Awards.

10:50Warning, may cause unstoppable headbanging and butterflies in your stomach at the same time.

10:55The Bangtan Boys took over the 2019 MMA stage for an exhilarating 40-minute set

11:01that was no less than a full-fledged concert.

11:04After performing several outstanding chart-topping hits,

11:08the show reached a climax with a revved-up larger-than-life version of Dionysus.

11:20Despite the ornate set design,

11:22complete with Greek elements reminiscent of the mythical god in question,

11:25our attention is inevitably zoomed in on our seven kings.

11:28With electrifying energy that makes us question if they're even human,

11:32BTS kicked it out of the park with this performance,

11:34showing everyone who's boss in the process.

11:37Dionysus may be the god of madness and ecstasy,

11:40but BTS owned those words this time.

11:53Which of these performances do you think is the best representation of K-pop?

11:57Sound off in the comments.

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