Sechs Kies Songs Ranked
Sechs Kies is a South Korean boy band. Making their debut on April 15, 1997, they are one of the first-generation idol groups in K-pop and considered one of K-pop’s first highly successful boy groups, also credited with pioneering idol fandom culture. The group currently consists of active members Eun Ji-won, Lee Jai-jin, Kim Jae-duck, and Jang Su-won. Sechs Kies disbanded on May 20, 2000. They re-united on April 14, 2016. On May 10, 2016, they signed with YG Entertainment. Eun Ji-won, who was studying abroad in Hawaii, was scouted by DSP Entertainment, along with friend Kang Sung-hoon in a nightclub. The agency had originally planned to debut Eun Ji-won and Kang Sung-hoon in South Korea as a duet, but with the success of SM Entertainment’s male idol group H.O.T., the agency shifted gears to debut a six-member male idol group instead. Here are all of Sechs Kies songs ranked.
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10. Hunch (Com’Back, 1999)
“A bouncy midtempo r&b track that represented a shift into more mature, self-directed territory for the guys. I really liked that kind of fantasy music video, but even now, the fantasy music video is really fun.”
9. Leaving You (Special, 1998)
“Moving back into ballad mode after their success with Couple, Leaving You is a gorgeous, if somewhat slight track that adds much needed balance to their boisterous singles run.”
8. Chivalry (Welcome to the Sechskies Land, 1997)
“A high-octane blast of aggressive techno beats and powerful refrains. Not quite as idiosyncratic as some of their similar-sounding title tracks, but addictive nonetheless.”
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7. School Byeolgok (School Anthem, 1997)
“A heavy mix of offbeat rap and hard rock riffs. Though it may leave you wanting in the melody department, its incessant chant compensates by kicking its way into your memory.”
6. Three Words (2016 Re-Album, 2016)
“Three Words has some nice touches, especially the elegant, restrained brass refrains that help fuel the chorus. The guys sound great — fully able to compete with today’s idol groups. And while the song wouldn’t have sounded out of place on Winner’s debut album in 2014, it’s a welcome style that we haven’t heard in awhile.”
5. Reckless Love (Road Fighter, 1998)
“I love this song regardless which version it is – in the late 1990s, 2016 re-album, 20th anniversary. The choreography is just awesome. Marrying a trot melody to a 90’s high energy techno beat, Reckless Love stands as one of the group’s most anthemic offerings.”
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4. Road Fighter (Road Fighter, 1998)
“Refining their chant-based song structure, Road Fighter adds a burst of pop melody that gives the track a refreshing bit of restraint before the break beat kicks in.”
3. Couple (2016 Re-Album, 2016)
“Featuring the group’s most enduring hook, Couple takes its cues from 90’s pop r&b. Its smooth, midtempo beat is quintessential boy band in the best way possible, and has ensured incredible longevity.”
2. The Way Of Man (Pom Saeng Pom Sa) (School Anthem, 1997)
“One of the group’s most iconic tracks, with its ska-esque beat and pogoing hook. But even with everything else going on, it’s that surf guitar riff that sticks most memorably.”
1. Com’ Back (Com’ Back, 1999)
“Though it was never given an official music video, Com’ Back feels like the definitive Sechs Kies title track. Over a bombastic brew of guitar, sirens and pulsing electronic beats, the guys deliver a powerful, dramatic melody that feels like an all out assault — as well as a framework for much of modern k-pop.”
