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If you like “Blinding Lights,” try “Save Your Tears” next for another bright pop melody. Choose “Out of Time” for a gentler groove, or “Call Out My Name” for a slower, more dramatic vocal. The Weeknd’s music can feel very different from one song to another, so the best starting point depends on what you enjoy. This four-song guide gives you a quick choice, official videos and one album or shorter project to explore afterward. These are our listening recommendations, not a ranking. Pick your sound below .

For a first Dreamcatcher song, try “Deja Vu” for piano-to-metal drama, “Scream” for rock with electronic production, or “Jazz Bar” for a gentler, jazzy melody. You do not have to like every style to find a way into this Korean group’s music. Choose a starting point below, then follow its route to another song. These are our editorial picks from earlier releases, with official listening links and a short explanation of what makes each choice different.

Start with “WANNABE” for individuality and dance-pop, “DALLA DALLA” for ITZY’s debut statement, or “Not Shy” for quick beats and a saxophone-driven love song. All three also have official English recordings, so you can choose a song first and then decide which language version to hear. This short route pairs the original videos with the group’s own English audio. It is our suggested introduction to three early releases, with a different next song for each starting point.

New to SHINee? Choose “Replay” for R&B, “View” for a dance groove, or “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” for a song built from two different tracks. These three starting points introduce different parts of the Korean group’s music, with official videos and a next listen for each below. If you discovered Taemin through his solo music, this is a way to explore the group he debuted with. Start with the sound that interests you; you can learn the album names and history as you go.

New to Red Velvet? Start with “Red Flavor” for bright dance-pop , “Bad Boy” for an R&B groove , or “Psycho” for a dramatic melody with a moving beat . Each offers a different doorway into the group’s music, with one next song to follow below. If you already know whether you prefer a big pop hook, a bass-led rhythm or a more emotional atmosphere, you have enough to begin. Choose that first song before worrying about album names or learning every member.

New to ATEEZ? Start with “BOUNCY” for playful, bass-led energy , “Answer” for a sweeping, celebratory chorus , or “HALAZIA” for dark drama . Pick the mood you already enjoy, then follow that song to a second recommendation below. These are three different entry points into the group's music. If you usually choose pop by its hook, dance music by its rhythm, or a video by its atmosphere, there is a useful place to begin. Choose your first ATEEZ song You want… Start here Then try A playful rhythm and plenty of attitude BOUNCY THANXX A big chorus with a sense of celebration Answer WAVE Heavy bass and a dramatic atmosphere HALAZIA INCEPTION

New to Dua Lipa ? Start with “Don’t Start Now” for disco confidence, “Levitating” for a brighter love song, or “Houdini” for a more restless groove. You can know a chorus from the radio without knowing which album to try next. These five songs give you a simple route through her music, with the original versions clearly marked.

QWER are a four-member Korean band built around drums, bass, guitar and vocals. Start with “T.B.H” for a story about a shy crush, “Discord” for fast playing and lively guitar riffs, or “My Name Is Malguem” for piano, guitar and hope after sadness. Here is how the four names, instruments and songs fit together.

NMIXX build their music around combinations: rap and R&B, hip-hop and pop punk, or country instruments inside a pop track. New to the group? Start with “Love Me Like This” for a rhythm-led introduction, “DASH” for contrasting styles, or “Run For Roses” for their vocal range.

New to Taemin ? Start with “MOVE” for bass and groove, “Criminal” for synth-driven tension, “Advice” for piano against a trap beat, or “Guilty” for string-led drama. These four solo songs offer different ways into his music, with official videos linked below.

New to DAY6? Start with “Time of Our Life” for bright pop-rock, or “Zombie (English Ver.)” if you want to follow the words directly. This Korean band puts guitar, bass, keyboards and drums at the center of its sound, making it a useful starting point if you already enjoy bands but have only begun exploring Korean music. This guide introduces the four current members and four songs with different emotional starting points: anticipation, a remembered relationship, the wish to feel happy, and the fatigue of repeating the same day. Choose the mood that interests you first.

MISAMO is the TWICE unit made up of Mina, Sana and Momo. If you are meeting the trio for the first time, start with “Do not touch” for elegant R&B, “Marshmallow” for a relaxed groove, or “Confetti” for a brighter, theatrical introduction. “Identity” is the stronger performance-led option. Here is a simple way to connect the three members, four official videos and their Japanese albums. You can choose by mood before learning the whole catalog.

By Kpop From Seoul • Updated October 5, 2026 (KST) TXT are the five-member group TOMORROW X TOGETHER: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai. Their fans are called MOA. For a first listen, try “Blue Hour” for bright pop or “0X1=LOVESONG” for their more urgent, rock-leaning side. If you are here for tickets, their STEAL THE WIND Seoul concerts run November 13–15, 2026, with general reservations scheduled to open October 6 at 8 p.m. KST. A TXT playlist can change mood quickly. The appeal is in that range: one song feels light and buoyant, while the next reaches for a much bigger emotional release. This guide gives you a listening route, the five names to learn and the upcoming dates worth keeping separate in your calendar. TXT, March 11, 2024. Real archival video still: TV10 (티비텐), via Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 3.0 . Displayed smaller; no additional crop or color edit. This is not a photograph of the upcoming tour. Who Are TOMORROW X TOGETHER? Question Answer How do y...

By Kpop From Seoul • Updated October 5, 2026 (KST) Where should you start with IU? Try one quiet song before diving into the big music videos. “Through the Night” introduces the close, unhurried side of her music; “Palette” opens the door to her pop songwriting. Together, they make a better first impression than a list of chart records. IU is a South Korean solo singer-songwriter and actress whose real name is Lee Ji-eun. She debuted in 2008 and is represented by EDAM Entertainment. If you discovered her through a drama, or arrived after hearing her new 2026 single, this guide will help you choose what to play next and understand what is actually confirmed about her upcoming plans. IU at her September 21, 2024 encore concert. Photo: Selfiepod / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 4.0 . Source image is cropped; displayed smaller with no additional crop. Archive photograph, not a 2026 event. IU at a Glance Question Quick answer Who is IU? A solo singer-songwriter and actress; real name Lee...

IVE • BEGINNER'S GUIDE By Kpop From Seoul · Checked October 5, 2026 (KST) IVE is a six-member K-pop girl group from Starship Entertainment: An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo. Their fandom is DIVE. Start with “LOVE DIVE,” “After LIKE” and “I AM” for a quick introduction to their music. For the next chapter, a single is scheduled for October 19, 2026 , ahead of the new EP Looks Can Kill on October 26 . IVE's appeal is easy to hear before you learn every name: memorable hooks, poised delivery and choruses that open up into something bigger. This guide gives you a short listening route, a way to get to know all six members and the October dates worth keeping separate. IVE at the Melon Music Awards, November 30, 2024. Archive video still, not a photograph of the upcoming comeback. Credit: 10Asia / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 3.0 . Scaled for display; no additional crop. Who is IVE? The quick profile Debut: December 1, 2021, with “ELEVEN” Agency: Starsh...

AMERICAN POP • ARTIST GUIDE Updated October 4, 2026 (KST). All event dates and times below are local to the event city. Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter and producer whose music moves between pop, R&B, soul and funk. If “APT.” with ROSÉ brought you here, try “24K Magic” for his party side and “Just the Way You Are” for his softer one. His fourth solo album, The Romantic , arrived on February 27, 2026, and his official tour page currently lists upcoming October shows in California and Vancouver, followed by dates in Mexico and a 2027 international run. Here is a practical introduction to the artist, the songs worth starting with, and the concert details to check before you spend money on a ticket. Bruno Mars at Pinkpop, June 17, 2018. Archive photo, not The Romantic Tour. Photo: Hoebele / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 4.0 . Display size reduced; no additional crop. Bruno Mars at a glance Question Answer Real name Peter Gene Hernandez Born / hometown October 8, ...

EUROPEAN POP • BEGINNER'S GUIDE Updated October 4, 2026. Concert dates are local to each venue. Some pop groups win you over with a beat. Westlife make their case with a chorus. If you have ever stopped mid-conversation when “My Love” came on, you already understand the appeal: a melody that feels familiar almost immediately, voices that fit together, and a final chorus designed to be sung at full volume. The Irish group are a good place to start exploring European pop beyond your usual playlist. This guide covers who Westlife are, which songs to try first, and selected October–November 2026 tour dates —including a venue change that could easily catch travelling fans out. Westlife on the Gravity Tour, Hanoi, October 2011. Archive photograph, not the 2026 tour. Photo: Khánh Hmoong / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 2.0 . Displayed at a smaller size; no crop. Who are Westlife? Westlife formed in Ireland in 1998. Their history includes a split in 2012 and a reunion in 2018; the establ...

Checked October 4, 2026 (KST) · U.S. event dates use the local calendar. LE SSERAFIM’s next U.S. PUREFLOW shows are in Washington, D.C. on October 5 and Newark on October 8 . Between them, an official New York City cafe takeover is announced for October 7. Their “Made My Night” album notice also lists October 9 as the release date for regions outside South Korea. That is a busy week to follow, especially if you are discovering the group now. Here are the members, a short listening route and the fan-event details worth checking before you leave home. LE SSERAFIM in Seattle, September 17, 2025. Archive image from the earlier EASY CRAZY HOT tour, not PUREFLOW. Photo: David Lee / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 4.0 . Display size reduced; no additional crop or color edits. LE SSERAFIM at a glance Question Answer Who are the members? SAKURA, KIM CHAEWON, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE Agency / debut SOURCE MUSIC, under HYBE / May 2, 2022 Fandom FEARNOT What does the name mean? LE SSERAFIM...