Bands & artists like NU'EST

If you like NU'EST, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Seventeen

Seventeen

Their intricate vocal harmonies and dynamic production style, featuring bright synths and energetic beats, create a similar textured soundscape.

C-pop K-pop dance-pop
Ateez

Ateez

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Combining powerful vocal performances with pulsating electronic elements, ATEEZ delivers anthemic tracks that resonate with NU'EST's rhythmic precision.

K-pop dance-pop hip-hop
BTS

BTS

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With their innovative blend of pop and hip-hop, BTS utilizes layered harmonies and diverse instrumentation that parallels NU'EST's sonic complexity.

K-pop Korean hip-hop dance-pop
Stray Kids

Stray Kids

Their experimental approach to K-pop incorporates heavy synths and driving beats, creating a high-energy atmosphere akin to NU'EST's sound.

J-pop K-pop dance-pop
EXO

EXO

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EXO's use of lush synth arrangements and emotive vocal delivery aligns closely with the polished production found in NU'EST's music.

K-pop synth-pop
Got7

Got7

Their fusion of R&B and pop, combined with catchy hooks and vibrant synths, creates a sound that complements NU'EST's aesthetic.

K-pop hip-hop
Monsta X

Monsta X

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With their bold sound characterized by robust beats and electronic influences, MONSTA X shares a similar intensity and texture as NU'EST.

K-pop
SHINee

SHINee

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Known for their innovative soundscapes and intricate vocal arrangements, SHINee's music resonates well with the layered harmonies of NU'EST.

K-pop synth-pop

Common questions

Who sounds like NU'EST?

Artists similar to NU'EST include Seventeen, Ateez, BTS and Stray Kids. Each shares elements of NU'EST's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is NU'EST?

NU'EST is primarily known for K-pop and synth-pop. Pulsating synths and layered harmonies create a textured soundscape marked by rhythmic precision and moments of soaring release.

Where should I start if I like NU'EST?

If you enjoy NU'EST, start with Seventeen — their album "Teen, Age" is a great entry point. Their intricate vocal harmonies and dynamic production style, featuring bright synths and energetic beats, create a similar textured soundscape.