K-pop's obsession with house music

Electronic dance music has been a go-to for K-pop for over a decade: think Psy's "Gangnam Style," f(x)'s "4 Walls" and SHINee's "View." The trend resurged last year and has continued into 2026 with no signs of slowing, particularly among girl groups. The standout subgenre is house music. Aespa aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a four–member girl group under SM Entertainment, famous for their metaverse concept, powerful performances, and hits like “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” and “Savage.” 's "Supernova" and "Whiplash," Le Sserafim LE SSERAFIM K-POP GROUP LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. 's "Crazy" and Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts K-POP GROUP Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus. ' "Focus" all drew on house influences. The wave continued this year with Starship Entertainment act KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)," which t