'Return' 2nd generation boy group, even if you listen to it again, 'breathtaking'... Addictive U-Kiss 'Manmanani', Infinite 'Be Mine'

U-Kiss, Teen Top, and Infinite, who were called the representative boy groups of the second generation, will make a comeback around the same time. They worked together in the 2010s and captivated us with their splendid performances, addictive lyrics and melodies. Songs designated as breath listening (hidden listening masterpieces) became a hot topic as they were mentioned again in the 'Civilization Express'. Following U-KISS's 'You're Easy', Teen Top's 'Don't Spray Perfume' and Infinite's 'Be Mine'. Travel back in time from 2023 to 2010.

On the 28th, UKISS released the mini album 'PLAY LIST'. U-Kiss (Suhyeon, Hoon, Kiseop, Alexander, AJ, Eli), who expressed their aspirations to become summer kings with the title song "I want to go!", came out to the public in 5 years and 6 months as a 6-member group. U-Kiss is a boy group that debuted on August 28, 2008 with 6 members: Alexander, Suhyeon, Kibum, Eli, Kevin, and Dongho.

Their representative songs include 'Noisy!!', 'Bingle and Round', and 'Manmanani'. The title song of the album 'Break Time (EP)', 'Noisy!!' (released on October 4, 2010), is a song that left a mark on the public with its straightforward lyrics and addictive beat. 'My brother hates you so much. This song, which starts with the intro, "My brother doesn't want to listen to you," is more famous as "U-Kiss is full of anger." Among the lyrics, 'Cause your life, Cause your mind' caused confusion among listeners with the cryptic pronunciation of 'Go away'. Member Suhyeon appeared on 'Civilization Express' and explained the behind the scenes of the composer, saying that the lyrics were intended. This song is well known for its splendid performance, also known as the choreography of sweeping the throat.

The title song 'Bingle Bingle' (released on February 3, 2010) of 'U-Kiss Only One Album' is also one of the songs that symbolize U-Kiss. It is a song about the regret of parting, and it is characterized by repeated lyrics. Also impressive is the chorus, reminiscent of SHINee's 'Ring Ding Dong', a song that is banned for college entrance exams.

You can't leave out the song 'Manmanani', which is associated with U-Kiss. The title song 'Manmanani' of the 'Conti Ukiss' album has a difference from the lively existing songs and gained popularity by mixing gangsta hip hop, a non-mainstream music genre in Korea. Its strong tone makes it unforgettable once you hear it. 'Hey!', 'Hey!', 'Hey!' The chuimsae of the back is also one of the elements that enrich the song.

The representative group of the 2nd generation, TEEN TOP, is also preparing for a full comeback on July 4th with the album 'TEEN TOP [4SHO]'. Teen Top (Cheonji, Niel, Ricky, Changjo) includes the title song 'Poof', 'NEXT YOU', 'Missing You 2023', and 'Poof' speed-adjusted speed of the original song. A total of five songs were included, including the speeded up version and the instrumental.

Debuting on July 10, 2010, Teen Top, as the name implies, targeted teenagers. It was a six-member group consisting of Chunji, Niel, Ricky, Changjo, L.Joe and Cap, but L.Joe and Cap left the group. 'Don't Spray Perfume' (released on July 26, 2011), the title track of the album 'Roman', is a representative breathing song written and composed by Bang Si-hyuk. Unlike the story about cheating on your girlfriend secretly, the lively melody drew attention more recently than when it was released.

The title song 'Crazy' (released on January 5, 2012) of the album 'It's' consists of repetitive and easy-to-sing lyrics. The lyrics, "I need you babe babe babe, don't say good-bye," which grievously catches a lover who has left, reveal their mature transformation.

The title song of the album 'No.1' Repackage Special Edition, 'She with long straight hair' (released on April 25, 2013) is a song that thrilled women with long straight hair at the time. This exciting song is also the choreography of Teen Top, the original group dance idol. What's surprising is that most of U-Kiss and Teen Top's songs are written and composed by brave brothers.

Infinite, which debuted on June 9, 2010, is also an idol that cannot be left out when it comes to second-generation boy groups. Kim Sung-kyu of Infinite (Kim Sung-kyu, Jang Dong-woo, Nam Woo-hyun, Lee Seong-yeol, L, Lee Seong-jong) released his 5th mini album '2023 S/S Collection' on the 28th and made a comeback after about 7 months. He came together with Infinite members to establish Infinite Company and became the CEO. At the press conference for his solo album on the 28th, he hinted at the activities of Infinite as a whole.

On May 25, 2012, at Music Bank, the song 'The Chaser' (released on May 15, 2012), which was chosen as a legendary stage by showing a performance that broke through the windows, is the same song as Infinite's symbol. The second track and title song of the 3rd mini album 'INFINITIZE', it contains many Korean elements such as 'Ugiya Diyeo Racha' and 'I will go to the end where my lover is'. Even though we broke up, we can see the moment of a chaser who will go to where she is.

The title song 'Man In Love' of the album 'New Challenge' was released on March 21, 2013, and is famous for its life-oriented lyrics. The catchy melody and funky bass rhythm on top of lyrics such as 'Pay attention to your appearance and know the bitter taste of coffee' reveal an exciting atmosphere in contrast to the sad lyrics.

The title song 'Be Mine' (released on July 21, 2017) of Infinite's greatest hit song 'Paradise' album evoked nostalgia in the 90s, and the melody of the chorus and choreography that seemed to reach out drew great popularity. Through this song, Infinite earned nicknames such as 'knowledgeable idols' and 'obsessive idols'. It is also a song that pushes and pulls properly with lyrics that seem to stretch at the end, saying 'Let's be mine'.

They, who made the 2010s colorful with their unique personality, returned in 2023. Can we recreate the glory of the songs we hummed in the 2010s? Of course, it is said that now is the heyday of 4th generation idols, but we send our heart of support by remembering the music of the 2nd generation idols back then.

Reporter Lee Ha-neul, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr