K-Pop Choreography That Shook Me to the Core

In case you weren't aware, K-pop is such an amazing genre because of the intense choreography idols have to do along with being expected to sing live and in stable condition. I am a dancer by no means at all, so with an untrained eye, I have had my fair share of witnessing stunning choreography. Here are some K-pop choreography performances that literally made my jaw drop.

1. "Very Nice" by Seventeen
Seventeen is one of those formidably talented, well-rounded groups that can do everything so perfectly, making them one of the most exciting groups in the K-pop industry today. I fell for the group immediately while watching their dance practice video for their 2016 hit song "Very Nice", which features the members goofing off, being so mind-blowingly in-sync in the execution of their moves, and providing incredibly funky, playful vibes that make them impossible not to love.

2. "The 7th Sense" by NCT U
It's hard to describe the choreography for "The 7th Sense", the debut song for NCT U (and the world's introduction to the sprawling group of NCT). The choreography for "The 7th Sense" is both graceful and powerful, weird and experimental. I was intrigued by the group when I saw this video, and the choreography left me incredibly impressed.

3. "Cherry Bomb" by NCT 127
NCT 127 and NCT U dances have always been kind of weird (not surprising, considering that they're a boy group whose sole premise is built on the idea of experimental concepts and that they come from a company that emphasizes polished performances). Thus, the dance for "Cherry Bomb" is not surprising because of how weird the movements are (they can be questionable at times), but by how far they push the envelope in achieving something truly unnerving yet compelling to watch. Of special note are the background movements during WinWin's center position, Haechan's center position as well as the background for that, the drop onto the ground near the end, and of course the infamous spreading-V-formation-combined-with-a-descent-into-near-splits move that is just so insane on so many levels. A "Cherry Bomb" performance is truly an experience, even though the song is arguably a mess.

4. "Don't Wanna Cry" by Seventeen
A special shoutout to performance team leader Hoshi, who choreographed this stunning work. The performance is trademark Seventeen synchronicity, but it's also incredibly emotive, and attempts to emulate street lampposts during a pivotal section. Inspired by modern dance, this choreography is what makes the song superior to any EDM track out there.

5. "My First and Last" by NCT Dream
I mean, forming a human pinwheel? The entire chorus section? And they're how old?

6. "Blood Sweat and Tears" by BTS
This is just one of the most beautiful dances out there. The fluidity of BTS is beyond me, with every member an extension of the other. It's gorgeous, seductive, and iconic.

7. "Fire" by BTS
Talk about stamina to the max. "Fire" is intense all the way through, especially with that killer move near the end.

8. "DNA" by BTS
The song (and choreography) that converted many Americans to BTS fans, this song will remain iconic for that reason alone. Also, this dance is just... really good. Their level of synchronicity just astounds me.

9. "Baby Don't Stop" by NCT U
The choreography is so enchanting. Ten and Taeyong are, without argument, the best dancers in NCT. The two have their own distinct styles of dancing as well, which is beautifully showcased in the choreography. Taeyong’s small mannerisms and the way he just spices up somewhat basic choreography with his movements from microscopic details such as the placement of his fingers to the way his body moves is just simply mesmerizing. Ten is equally so, drawing you in with his graceful, artistic movements. Combine the two together, and you just have pure performance magic. It’s truly stunning in every way, and you can't help but think about it after you watch it.

10. "Boss" by NCT U
The beat change at the end of the song is just overwhelming. Combined that with weird crouch move thing that the members do, and it's enough to make your jaw drop because of how weird yet effective it is. Everything about the choreography is just unconventional. The chorus section and the end section are especially noteworthy. Plus, you can't go wrong with Taeyong (from a completely objective point-of-view, he's so talented; it's hard to believe that he had no dance training at all before he entered the company).

I'm obviously missing tons of other groups with amazing choreography, so feel free to let me know in the comments what I should check out!