The Trend Of Dance Challenges On K-Pop TikTok

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Any and every K-Pop fan knows just how important dancing is nowadays to an idol's career. Idols will train for years to improve their dance skills to debut. With the rise of social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, dance challenges have increased for K-Pop idols.

Dance challenges are probably one of the most popular challenges on social media. Users can perform songs that their favorite idols release and sometimes they even get noticed! The trend originated when soloist ZICO started doing short-form video dances for his song 'Any Song'. Since then, dance challenges have skyrocketed and almost every group participates in them for the enjoyment of their fans. The beauty of dance challenges is that many idols love to collaborate with others when they do them. You could see your favorite boy groups, girl groups, and even soloists come together to do these challenges.

1. P1Harmony - 'Killin It'

From the rocking streetwear fashion and catchy beat, P1Harmony's 'Killin It' is one of the latest trends on K-Pop TikTok. The members of the group have taken to TikTok dance challenges to promote their latest comeback. It has been a massive hit with fans and many other idols have joined in the challenge. They've even danced with members of ATEEZ, NCT, and many other K-Pop groups! It's a fun, energetic dance that isn't too challenging so we can see why it became such a popular trend for the dance challenges. The group even won their first win with 'Killin It' recently!

@p1harmony

dancEAR Vibe🎧 #P1Harmony #피원하모니 #P1H #때깔 #Killin_It #Killin_It_Challenge #때깔챌린지 #NewMusic

♬ 때깔 (Killin’ It) (Challenge Ver.) - P1Harmony

2. LE SSERAFIM - 'Smart'

A song so addictive you can't help but dance along, LE SSERAFIM's 'Smart' dance challenge is sweeping the app and stealing the hearts of many, even non-K-Pop fans are invested! The dance challenge for this song is very entertaining and it is probably one of the most popular ones that is currently out. Fans love the outfits and expressions that people wear when dancing. They even get creative and wear outfits that are similar to the group's comeback concept when participating in the challenge.

@le_sserafim

📣With the cheers of FEARNOT💙 #LE_SSERAFIM #르세라핌 #LE_SSERAFIM_EASY #LE_SSERAFIM_Smart

♬ Smart - LE SSERAFIM

3. TWS - 'Plot Twist'

TWS's 'Plot Twist' quickly stole the hearts of K-Pop fans with its refreshing, lively vibe. Not only that, the dance challenge has been a recent trend, especially in Korea! From the vibrant moves to the cheerful tenderness of the song, TWS’s dance challenge was quick to become viral in the K-Pop dance challenge community.

@tws_pledis

#첫만남챌린지 🫧 with #TWS #투어스 #첫만남은계획대로되지않아 #plot_twist #NewMusic

♬ plot twist - TWS

4. HORI7ON - 'Lucky'

Not only is this group unique with a lineup of Filipino members, their dance challenge and song become viral on TikTok. HORI7ON’s song ‘Lucky’ is another vibrant song that’s been trending with the K-Pop community. The challenge is easy to follow which is why many are eager to participate in it.

@hori7onofficial

'LUCKY' Challenge🍀 🐲🐱🐶🐼🦊🐯🐰 #HORI7ON #호라이즌

♬ LUCKY - HORI7ON

5. (G)I-DLE - 'Super Lady'

Coming from some of the queens of K-Pop themselves, (G)I-DLE’s ‘Super Lady’ took over the K-Pop dance challenge community. Fierce and powerful, the dance is fun to do and the moves are so smooth it’s pleasing to look at. Not only that, the girl group’s other song ‘Wife’ also trended with its dance challenge !