Top 10 Best Male Rappers in KPop

KPop has enough and more unbelievably talented singers but since almost every group inevitably includes a rapper whose inclusion into that particular group might not have been based on his ability to rap, but rather, his dancing skills or outward appearance, really good rappers are hard to come by.

• T.O.P from Big Bang

While one of the hottest men in KPop, T.O.P is actually one of the best rappers ever!

His raspy voice delivers all the energy necessary to convey the emotions of his rap verses. He also has a unique way of enunciating his words, making his rap sharp & abrasive. One would think that this style would only suit verses which incorporate angry emotions but he is able to do the same for hip-hop songs (High High), sad songs (My Heaven) & cute songs (Lollipop) as well as angry verses (Haru Haru).

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXUSJDXzreA

• G Dragon from Big Bang

G Dragon & TOP, the rapping duo of Big Bang, are so that Big Bang has the best rapping skills of any KPop group.

While TOP brings out emotion, G Dragon brings out pure energy in his rap verses. Having the uninhibited liveliness of a 6 year old, the leader of Big Bang not only writes most of their songs, he composes them. He has also collaborated with FloRida who is said to be a big fan of G Dragon.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igmcubck3ec

• Mir from MBLAQ

The youngest in MBLAQ & probably the loudest, brattiest idol in all of KPop, Mir still raps pretty darn good. He probably unleashes all his insanity into his rap verses and it comes across as good. Though he is a Number 1 nutcase, Mir is totally able to rap even sentimental verses but the thought of him actually being so is absolutely laughable. The ever-present whininess in his voice also adds to the loveliness...for once.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwSTPX2hyY&feature=related

• CAP from Teen Top

19 year old leader of Teen Top, he's silent, yet rules the other 4 boys like a true leader. Looking at his appearance & behavior, one would expect him to have a strong & firm style of rapping but CAP raps like any other energetic 19 year old boy - or man, I expect. His voice has high notes & low notes & even he enunciates clearly - but not quite as sharply - as TOP.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQFnQAaCZc [CAP's rap at 2:28]

• Chansung from 2PM

Maknae of 2PM, Chansung brings out his personality in his rapping verses. In songs such as Again & Again, his playful side is revealed despite the solemnity of the lyrics, unexpectedly lending an air of sincerity to the song. In Heartbeat, his maturity despite his young age is brought out. But whatever song it is, his energy is always apparent.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLiLn91TKzc [Chansung's rap at 2:30-2:46]

• Junhyung from BEAST

One of my favourite rappers to start off with, due to his amazing performance in Shock, Junhyung has also remained one of the best rappers out there. He can rap with maximum energy (Change)as well as with infinite tenderness (Lights Go On Again). If you need a rapper with total Chocoballs-ish attitude, it's Yong Junhyung.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1D-j5jEwIQ&feature=relmfu [He raps the beginning]

• Yunho from TVXQ

While not necessarily one of the best rappers out there, no one can deny that he is talented. Plus, he is the rapper from the best KPop group (along with SuJu) ever. Yunho's specialty is similar to that of SHINee's Jonghyun. He can easily change his voice, tone & style to suit the song he sings. While possessing a nasally voice that he couples with a deliberate enunciation that makes him sound like he's sounding it out for a 2 year old. He can rap for hot songs (Mirotic), easy songs (Wrong Number) as well as songs such as Purple Line & Keep Your Head Down.

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djJb5iSL0Do [You can recognize Yunho. Fullstop.]

• Kim Heechul from Super Junior

Heechul is not the rapper of Super Junior, nor does he get many rap parts in their songs. But as for attitude, power & energy, he has it all. Together with a voice that is suited for heavier songs than that sung by Super Junior, Heechul has an undeniable edge in his voice apparent to those who know him, because it emanates from everything he does, including his rapping.

• Key from SHINee

SHINee suffers from the problem that I mentioned in the introduction. Minho is obviously one of the best-looking guys out there but his rapping could really use a lot of work. So SHINee is lacking in the rapping department but they don't see what a jewel they have in Key. He isn't called Almighty Key for nothing. He's one of the best vocalists, dancers AND a great rapper to boot. When Key raps, it's always with maximum attitude brought out by the ever-present attitude in his voice. But I don't want to hear him rap in songs, I want to hear his breath-taking voice singing. Stupid SMEnt. They reduced his lines & his screen-time altogether just to prevent the others from being outshone. But I'm not going to rant about SMEnt here.

Kudos to the Almighty Key!

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odBtHOAKTTw&feature=related [Key's lines are in Pink]

• Taecyeon from 2PM

2PM really do have great rappers in Taec & Chansung.

Different from Chansung whose rap incorporates his youthful energy, Taec's rapping brings out his manliness. His upbringing in the US gives him a slight accent & different rapping style from normal KPop rappers but heck, it still sounds great. But aw his rapping makes him seem stupid, which he might be, I'm not sure

D'AWW TAECYEON BABY! ♥

Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKtvDv7eykg [Taec raps right at the beginning]