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Welcome to Kpopmap's K-Pop and K-Drama Highlights of 2021 where we look back at the year in review and present to you the biggest highlights from the same.
2021 was an incredible year for Korean music, regardless of genre. From international accolades to legendary collaborations, a global focus on traditional Korean music to a critical appreciation of South Korea's reworking of Hip Hop/rap, K-Music thrived in every sense of the word.
Here are our picks for the top 10 best Korean rappers of 2021!
Note: This list is inclusive of K-Pop and K-Hip Hop rappers with solo releases in 2021.
1. Tiger JK
2021 marked the return of the godfather of K-Hip Hop, Tiger JK and without a doubt, he holds the number one position on this list. 'Love Peace' is so wonderfully representative of Tiger JK's musical identity that it is especially fulfilling to see him make a comeback with this song. Be it technique, flow, or lyrics, Tiger JK is unbeatable.
2. iKON's Bobby
The undisputed master of rap in the K-Pop industry, Bobby gets darker and grittier in his 2nd full album "Lucky Man". The subject matter goes even deeper into his psyche and brings us a raw, unadulterated version of the star,
