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! 

SEE ALSO: K-Pop Feature: Unsung - 7 Underrated Girl Groups

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. 

That rounds out my 7.  I think we can all agree that these groups deserve a lot more lovin', so let's continue to support. 

Do you agree with my list?  Who did I leave out?  Comment below!