With each day, there is a new act or group making their debut in K-Pop, each striving to captivate audiences with their unique expressions, songs, dance, visuals, etc. Sometimes, it is so hard to keep track of who to follow and root for because of just how talented they are. These idols before their debut trains painstakingly for hours and hours, trying to own and perfect their skill and for an industry that has this as its trademark for generations, it is not surprising the amount of sheer talent that is been debut every day. On a cool summer evening, lost in the dark hole that is YouTube, I came across the “Mnet 2019 MAMA ATEEZ PERFORMANCE MASHUP”, I thought the thumbnail looked fun and interesting, just out of sheer curiosity I decided to watch and well like they say, the rest is history. ATEEZ is one of the most talented and popular K-Pop acts right now and with good reason. Comprising of members with incredible production, rapping, dancing, and singing abilities, incredible and breathtaking live performances, and visuals that make every K-Pop fan swoon with animated heart eyes, it is no surprise that they are taking over the world, one ATINY at a time and being tagged one of the best groups and leaders of the 4th generation by popular artists like PSY and Rain. Since making their debut in 2019, ATEEZ has always been in the eyes and mouth of the public, sowing but steadily massing fans across the globe. With an impressive and well-produced catalog of songs that are filled with songs of the modern genre: K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Trap, Ballads, and EDM. Widely known for their incredible stage and live performances, vocals, visuals, and expressions, ATEEZ is on their way to becoming one of the top boy groups in K-Pop. Still in doubt? Well, here are more reasons why they are one of the leaders of the 4th generation of K-pop and you should become an ATINY today.
1. Amazing Discography: it’s all bops and no flops
If ATEEZ knows how to do just one thing, then it is releasing amazing songs. For a relatively fresh group in K-Pop (They just celebrated their 3rd anniversary) they already have an incredibly produced and fast-selling discography filled with Chart-topping bestselling albums and lead singles like ‘Answer’, ‘Inception’, ‘I’m The One’, ‘Say My Name’, ‘Hala Hala’, ‘Wave’, ‘Dreamers’, ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Still Here’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Pirate King’ and ‘Thanxx’, to name just a few and brilliantly shot and edited music videos that leave viewers in awe and wanting for more.
2. Live Performers: Lip-sync? We don’t know it!
In an industry where lip-synching is somewhat okay and understandable due to the intensely fast-paced choreography and movements needed to perform most of their songs as well as the tight performance schedules of many K-Pop groups during their comebacks, ATEEZ has made a mark for themselves as the group that actually sings live! You can always most certainly hear their voices searing through every Live Music Recorded (LMR) or Live All Recorded (LAR) track. It takes a whole lot of hard work, passion, and consistency to be able to do this and the fact that ATEEZ has this as their trademark is applaudable. Case in point, their performances in “KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR”, where JongHo’s live high notes left other group members in awe and admiration, and Mnet’s MAMA 2020 where you can hear HongJoong’s rapping as clear as day.
3. Vocals! Vocals!! VOCALS!!
It is no doubt that ATEEZ has one of the best (if not the best) vocalists in K-Pop right now. I am talking about the Incomparable JongHo! Now, even though he has steadily been highlighted by many for carrying the group vocally, this does not take anything away from the other members who have also time and time again, proven their vocal abilities. From WooYoung’s soft and sultry sound to San’s rough and powerful tone, YunHo’s incredible technique and stability especially during live performances, SeongHwa’s incredible range, and MinGi’s deep baritone voice that make his ad-libs and background vocals a most in their songs. It is safe to say that this is a well-rounded vocal team.
4. Visuals - Top-tier faces!
No one in ATEEZ is ugly. No one! Period! Many times it has been difficult to rank or rate their visuals because each member has their own distinct and unique feature that makes them stand out. Their duality both on and off the stage is quite stunning and remarkable. Add that to their impeccable sense of style and fashion, incredible body proportions, masculine features, ethereal beauty, confidence, and aura in front of the camera, many often say “Models should be lucky that ATEEZ choose music”.
5. 8 makes 1 team
One key charm that makes fans and other idols keen and loves ATEEZ so much is their genuine care and love for each other. From behind-the-scenes clips of practice videos, variety shows, etc, you see the members lovingly interacting with each other, making jokes, and having a good time. Now, that doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of demon moments, but in those times you can see it comes from a place of deep affection and love.
6. Album Sales
ATEEZ released their debut album “Treasure EP.1: All to Zero” in 2018 and debuted at no 7 in Gaon Albums Charts initially selling 23,644 copies in 2018. With 7 EP released since Debut, ATEEZ has sold over 1 million copies of their album with their latest album “Zero Fever: Part 2” selling over 500,000 copies in Korea alone. As they gear up for a new comeback and following their widely acknowledge performances and increased fame since competing in shows like “KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR” and “Immortal Songs”, it is safe to say that these numbers are bound to keep rising.
7. Awards and Recognition
Below are some notable awards, recognition, and achievements the group has received so far:
Golden Disk Awards 2019: Next Generation Mnet Asian Music Awards 2019: Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10 MTV Europe Music Awards 2019: Best Korean Act Soribada Best K-Music Awards 2019: Performance Award Asia Model Awards 2019: Popular Star Award Seoul Music Awards 2020: Bonsang (Main Award) Mnet Asian Music Awards 2020: Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10 and Discovery of the Year Gaon Chart Music Awards 2021: World Rookie of the Year. Recognized by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism as the 4th Generation Leaders Pepsi Taste of Korea Ambassadors
Love Confession From ATINY To ATEEZ #ReasonsWhyILove KPOP STORIES|Mar 31, 2021 I feel like he’s such an underappreciated vocalist because people just don’t realize that, yes, HE did THAT in “Inception” and YES he did THAT in “Utopia”. People think, because he has a naturally deeper voice than other vocalists, that he can’t get that high and yet he does it in multiple songs. His range is phenomenal and I will never stop talking about it. He is a literal siren sent by the gods and that’s FACTS.
