Full disclosure: I’m not a dancer nor choreographer, and dance isn’t essentially what I flock to Okay-pop for. Due to that, my selections are likely to veer towards extra iconic routines which can be enjoyable to observe somewhat than technically difficult or spectacular formations. I wish to imagine the 2 can co-exist, however I do favor enjoyable choreography over a extra “badass” routine. I additionally favor huge, dynamic performances over smaller, intricate strikes.
Honorable Mentions:
EPEX – Youth2Youth
NMIXX – Sprint
STAYC – Cheeky Icy Thang
TWS – BFF
TWS – Final Competition
ZEROBASEONE – Really feel The Pop
Younger Posse – Ate That
Sticky finds a spot on this listing because of its sense of fluidity and distinction from most Okay-pop choreo. The routine even contains some (very tame) twerking.
The track itself is kind of cute and the choreography reinforces that with enjoyable counting hand actions and a common sense of lightness.
Such a busy, overstuffed track calls for equally chaotic choreography. Earth, Wind & Fireplace‘s routine lives as much as the track’s vitality, delivering a freewheeling spirit that’s so enjoyable to observe.
LE SSERAFIM all the time have tons of persona of their efficiency and Loopy is actually a showcase for that. Props for Sakura’s duck stroll alone!
TWS’s choreography is simply so inventive and enjoyable to observe. Their workforce actually put the whole lot into the group’s debut yr and this follow-up cements their unity with so many cool, intertwining and mirror-image strikes.
I really like a giant, splashy routine the place a bunch of again dancers encompass one magnetic star. Nayeon lifts and grooves and totally owns ABCD‘s killer breakdown.
I’m afraid it’s going to be a bit repetitive on the prime of my listing this yr as a result of two teams stood method above the pack for me. Oh Mymy: 7s launched TWS with aptitude, full of colourful, inventive formations. There’s a way of eye-catching boldness on this choreo.
My favourite choreography facilities round iconic strikes, and Growth Growth Bass‘s refrain is actually memorable. I really like a funk type even at its most simple. Add RIIZE’s unbelievable expertise and creative routines and also you’ve bought a complete 2024 standout.
RIIZE are one in every of Okay-pop’s most thrilling teams to observe on stage. I’m inserting Not possible ever-so-slightly forward of Growth Growth Bass as a result of I like its boldness in embracing home steps and the undulating finale is an actual showpiece. It’s so hanging when coupled with the synth line driving the track’s ultimate moments.
This was 2024’s most iconic choreography, and for me it’s not even shut. The yr was quick on memorable level strikes, however everybody is aware of the choreo to Plot Twist‘s hook. Whether or not you’ll be able to pull it off or not is one other query, however the routine completely captures the track’s quirky attraction. It’s enjoyable and recent and virtually cartoon-like in its simplicity. However supporting that simplicity is a eager sense of storytelling and some technically intense breakdowns. In a yr the place most routines tended to mix into each other, Plot Twist caught out in a giant method.
