Check out some idols who, like RM, from BTS, have also produced songs for other artists, in addition to their own groups
Within the music industry, it is extremely common for singers to present songs that were composed and produced by producers and composers specialized in the subject, that is, professionals who work specifically with this, without necessarily going on stage.
In k-pop, this is no different. To this day, many companies decide to maintain strict control over the production of their groups, and hire the best professionals in the industry to create songs that perfectly fit the concepts proposed for the artists, without giving too much freedom to the idols.
However, over the years, this scenario has changed more and more and, currently, it has become more common to find groups where members are free to participate in the production and composition of their own songs — such as Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN, for example.
Furthermore, it has also become normal to find idols who, in addition to working on their own groups’ songs, have also produced productions for other artists. RMleader of BTS, is a great example, being responsible for participating in the production of songs for other groups since before his debut.
With that in mind, RECREIO put together an incredible list with five other K-pop idols who also produce music for other groups. Check out!
1. Belle — KISS OF LIFE
Before debuting as the main vocalist of KISS OF LIFE, Belle worked on composing a series of songs for other artists, such as “Find You”, by PURPLE KISS; “Softly” and “Charging” by Miyeonby (G)I-DLE, and “UNFORGIVEN”, by LE SSERAFIM, a track for which he received the “Proud Korean Grand Prize” in the composer category at the Korea Best Brand Awards 2023, just 10 days after his debut.
2. Young K — DAY6
In addition to participating in the production and composition of many songs for DAY6, his solo career, or even activities as soloists for its members, Young K He is also known for having worked on different songs by other artists, both inside and outside of JYP Entertainment. Among them, we can mention “Beggin On My Knees”, by GOT7; “Good Enough” by Xdinary Heroes; “Lemon Black Tea”, by Jo Yuri; “Seoul (Such a Beautiful City)” by H1-KEY; and his most recent appearance, “Run for Roses”, by NMIXX.
3. EXY — WJSN
EXY, leader of WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls), is the main producer of her group’s music. However, the idol has also been credited in the songs of countless other artists, inside and outside of Starship Entertainment. Is it possible to find the name of EXY in the credits of tracks like “Prism”, by THE BOYZ; “A to Z”, “Bad Habits” and “My Turn”, by CRAVITY; “Lullaby” and “Seasons”, by DAWN; in addition to “Lips” and “HEYA”, IVE’s most recent title track.
4. Jonghyun — SHINee
Jonghyun He has also been credited on different songs by SHINee and his solo projects and other members, such as “Juliette”, “Alarm Clock”, “View” and “Already”, by Taemin. However, the idol has also produced tracks for some other artists, including close friends, such as “Breathe” by Lee Hi; “A Gloomy Clock” by UI; and “Playboy” by EXO.
5. Soyeon — (G)I-DLE
Since (G)I-DLE’s debut, Jeon Soyeon, leader of the group, was a producer on all title tracks. In addition to producing all the main tracks of her formation, the idol is also credited on tracks such as “No”, by CLC; “I Wanna Be” by Key, from SHINee; “Dessert” by HYO, from Girls’ Generation; “Wow Thing”, in collaboration with Seulgi (Red Velvet), Chungha It is SinB (GFRIEND/VIVIZ); among others.
Source: Recreio
