Top 10 Boy Band Music Videos with Memorable Choreography
#10: Go Up (2019)
SB19
The heartwarming story behind this song always brings fans to tears. For SB19, Go Up was a final attempt at success before they put down their mics once and for all. The lyrics were co-written by Pablo, and Stell took charge of the choreography, alongside the other members. Their burning passion reached far and wide, and Go Up was a viral hit. The dance, in particular, achieved sensational fame, solidifying SB19s place in the global music industry. Characterized by dynamic formations and breathless energy, it conveyed the members fierce resolve to elevate P-Pop to a whole new level. Clearly, they accomplished their goal.
#9: If It Isn't Love (1988)
New Edition
Performing this song for your family during the holidays is a core memory for kids who grew up in the late eighties. New Edition created the blueprint for boy bands to come with If It Isnt Love. Using mic stands as props, the members showed off their smooth moves in perfect sync while portraying the confusion of romance with their expressions. The premise of the music video being a rehearsal led by the groups actual choreographer and manager, Brooke Payne, added a touch of raw appeal to the performance. This dance will always be legendary.
#8: Bang Bang Bang (2015)
BigBang
This is one of those songs that defines K-Pop as a genre. Mixing rap with EDM and power vocals, packaged with groundbreaking visuals in the music video, BigBang delivers a fresh experience that will never get old. The choreography, created by none other than Parris Goebel, prioritizes swagger over symmetry, which matches the carefree vibe of the song. It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that virtually all of South Korea, and now, perhaps K-Pop fans all over the world, know the signature steps of the dance by heart. Thats how widespread BigBangs impact is.
#7: Growl (2013)
Exo
K-Pop generations may come and go, but the sheer aura of this song will always be unrivaled. The music video employs a one-shot approach, which makes the members flawless execution of the choreography even more impressive. Striking the perfect balance between eye-catching movements and an effortless attitude, the boys came straight for fans hearts. Choreographer Nick Bass made sure to shine the spotlight on each member individually, while also creating cohesion in the routine, which works especially well when the piece is performed live. Safe to say, this song changed the course of K-Pop.
#6: Dancing Machine (1974)
The Jackson 5
This classic hit did not get an official music video. However, televised performances feature the Jackson brothers hitting the Motown moves with pure charisma. It was also in this song that Michael Jackson famously incorporated the epic robot dance, taking the world by storm. Not only was the dance style relatively new at the time, but Young MJ was so smooth with it that it blew peoples minds. The fact that he could make something so mechanical feel so incredibly fluid was a testament to his outstanding talent. Fans were witnessing the King of Pop in the making. No wonder they were obsessed! However, anyone who tried to recreate the choreography, which many did, quickly realized that it required immense technical mastery.
#5: Step by Step (1990)
New Kids on the Block
If this music video were to be released now, the choreography would undoubtedly become a viral dance challenge. NKOTB combines simple moves with fancy footwork and delivers the final product with utmost charm, making fans swoon. When they pose with every step during the bridge, they not only want us to follow along, but make it impossible not to. The stair sequence is particularly memorable, too, even more so because the moves are easy to imitate. It almost feels as if the guys are dancing for and with the audience, and theyre serious about wooing us. Consider us wooed.
#4: Lucifer (2010)
SHINee
We wonder if choreographers Rino Nakasone and Shim Jae-won knew theyd be revolutionizing the K-Pop industry when they created the dance for this song. As one of the greatest boy groups to ever come out of South Korea, SHINee has always been known for their performances. However, the impact Lucifer had on Korean pop culture was unprecedented. The isolation-heavy number was innovative and matched the groups futuristic concept for the music video. The members are locked in as they dance, with their lines ultra-clean and their synchronization on point. Fans understandably went wild when this dropped. You just had to be there.
#3: Dynamite (2020)
BTS
This is the disco-pop banger that pulled us through the COVID-19 pandemic. When our spirits were at their lowest, BTS came in with their electrifying energy and gave us the song of the summer. It earned them a Grammy nod, but most importantly, it painted the world purple. The dance won the Favourite Music Video Choreography award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards and had fans all over the world copying it on social media. The steps pay tribute to all-time greats like Michael Jackson, while flaunting BTSs trademark flair. This song is going down in music history.
#2: Bye Bye Bye (2000)
NSYNC
This 2000s bop is and will always be an irreplaceable part of pop culture. It established the artistic identity of NSYNC and gave choreographer Darrin Henson his big break. The dance he created from the puppet sequence to the raised fists, and of course, our unbothered kings waving goodbye became a global phenomenon. Everyone was doing it, even if they werent posting it on the internet. Years later, these steps continue to be featured and referenced across film and television, proving their enduring relevance. Youll even find one of the moves as an emote in the popular video game Fortnite!
#1: Everybody (Backstreet's Back) (1997)
Backstreet Boys
Theres only one word to describe the lasting legacy of this song: timeless. The BSB members transform into monsters albeit, ones that had teen hearts beating faster for the music video of this track. The haunted mansion concept was inspired by Michael Jacksons Thriller, which also influenced the choreography. The number opens with a ballroom dancing segment, which is a delight to watch, but soon transforms into a blend of hip-hop, street dance, and pure campy fun. The end result is addictive, does justice to the catchy tune, and is one of the most recognizable routines of all time. It has just as much of a chokehold on us now as it did back in the day.
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