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2016 has been the year of heartwarming collaborations that filled the Kpop music scene with emotions. From heart-breakers to club bangers, there is no stopping idols, rappers, and solo artists from teaming up with each other, particularly across entertainment companies. This growth in the collaborations was well received by fans and agencies alike, as the fusion of talents usually resulted in fantastic music experiences. Let’s take a look at the best Kpop collaborations of 2016 that swept the charts and the hearts of fans worldwide.
Born to be Wild
Park Jin Young + Hyoyeon + Min + Jo Kwon
This cross-agency collaboration got SM Entertainment and JYP fans hyped. Park Jin Young, SNSD’s Hyoyeon, Miss A’s Min, and 2AM’s Jo Kwon produced a high-energy hip hop track with heavy horns and pounding beats. This danceable number will most certainly bring out your wild side.
Don’t Forget
Taeyeon + Crush
Don’t Forget is an R&B ballad by the soulful solo artist Crush and SNSD’s fairy singer Taeyeon. The vocals in this track are so relaxing that it can warm up the coldest winter days. Let Crush and Taeyeon lure you into a dream with smooth melody that is as soft and plush as cotton.
Bermuda Triangle
Zico + Crush + Dean
Finding it’s way to the zenith of hip hop collaborations in 2016, Bermuda Triangle is a must-listen number featuring hip hop starlings Zico, Crush, and Dean. Infused with heavy bass, pounding beat, and distorted synths, this swag-filled track is lit on fire.
Dream
Suzy + Baekhyun
Garnering high recognition in charts and music shows, this dreamy collaboration is a tough one to beat in 2016. Dream is a beautifully composed R&B and neo-soul fusion. The warmth of Baekhyun’s voice and the sweet vocals of Suzy make a great team for melting the fans’ hearts.
Cherish
Yuju + Sunyoul
What happens when you pair two angelic voices together? Pure sweetness and bliss. Gfriend’s Yuju and Up10tion’s Sunyoul both have such ethereal voices that it turned this delicious, lovesick mid-tempo ballad into a memorable earworm. Though underrated, this song will sweep you off your feet with its catchy hooks.
Everytime
Chen + Punch
This all-time favorite is not just beloved by Kpop fans but by Kdrama fans alike as one of the top OSTs of 2016. Everytime’s bright, optimistic, and romantic melody brings back sweet memories from the popular drama Descendants of the Sun, and is a resounding success on the charts as well.
And July
Heize + Dean
Heize, known for her rapping skills, surprised everyone with her velvety vocals and creativity in this hooky duet. The distorted sounds create a retro hip hop beat, coupled with lighthearted, bouncy synth to paint a harmonious backdrop for the groovy R&B melody layered on top. With the success of her collaborations, Heize quickly garnered mainstream spotlight.
Inferiority Complex
Park Kyung + Eunha
The cheerful theme and playful beat will not let you feel inferior at all but quickly remind you of a fun and sunny day. With some “pa pa ra pa” in the song, Block B’s Park Kyung and Gfriend’s Eunha join hands to bring you an instant mood brightener and confidence booster.
Call You Bae
Jimin + Xiumin
This pop dance track quickly became the talk of the town as two members of popular groups got together to make an adorable upbeat ditty. With the unusual combination of Jimin’s whiny rap and Xiumin’s power vocals, this team-up will slay you with their cuteness and charms.
Dancing King
EXO + Yoo Jae Suk
The greatest forces in Korea have joined hands — top MC Yoo Jae Suk partnered with mega group EXO to make a funky and catchy EDM track. Performing it live at the Exo’rdium concert at Bangkok, this addictive dance anthem unleashed everyone’s dancing royalty inside them.
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