Top 5 Talented Male K-Pop Rappers Who Particularly Impressed Us In 2023 & Deserve More Attention

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What a time to be a K-Pop fan! As the popularity and demand for K-Pop grows exponentially over time, fans are blessed with more music from innumerable artists, diverse genres, and distinct styles. Now, when it comes to K-Pop, one inseparable genre is rap. Needless to say, K-Pop's treatment of rap is unique to the industry and has almost become a trademark. So, here are 5 talented male K-Pop rappers who delivered some of the best rap verses of the year and definitely deserve more attention for the same.

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1. Stray Kids' HyunJin - 'Topline'

One of the best collaborations of the year, between Stray Kids and the god of Korean rap, Tiger JK, for 'Topline' is legendary, to say the least. It is a rap-heavy track and all the rappers serve flawless bars but HyunJin stands out with his distinct tone, complemented perfectly by his effortlessly smug delivery. The man's got style, and it shows! From flow to enunciation, you just cannot deny that HyunJin kicked it out of the park with this one, proving his mettle as a force to be reckoned with.

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2. KARD's J.Seph - 'Been That Boy'

KARD's comeback has been one of the most highly anticipated events in the K-