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 inclined to veer towards extra iconic routines which can be enjoyable to observe somewhat than technically difficult or spectacular formations. I wish to consider the 2 can co-exist, however I do choose enjoyable choreography over a extra “badass” routine. I additionally choose massive, 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 due to its sense of fluidity and distinction from most Okay-pop choreo. The routine even consists of some (very tame) twerking.
The music itself is sort of cute and the choreography reinforces that with enjoyable counting hand actions and a common sense of lightness.
Such a busy, overstuffed music calls for equally chaotic choreography. Earth, Wind & Hearth‘s routine lives as much as the music’s vitality, delivering a freewheeling spirit that’s so enjoyable to observe.
LE SSERAFIM all the time have tons of character of their efficiency and Loopy is definitely a showcase for that. Props for Sakura’s duck stroll alone!
TWS’s choreography is simply so artistic and enjoyable to observe. Their staff actually put all the pieces 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 high of my listing this yr as a result of two teams stood manner above the pack for me. Oh Mymy: 7s launched TWS with aptitude, filled with colourful, artistic formations. There’s a way of eye-catching boldness on this choreo.
My favourite choreography facilities round iconic strikes, and Increase Increase Bass‘s refrain is definitely memorable. I really like a funk type even at its most simple. Add RIIZE’s unbelievable expertise and creative routines and also you’ve acquired a complete 2024 standout.
RIIZE are one in every of Okay-pop’s most thrilling teams to observe on stage. I’m putting Inconceivable ever-so-slightly forward of Increase Increase 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 music’s remaining 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 may pull it off or not is one other query, however the routine completely captures the music’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 manner.