00:00Am I sexual? Yeah!
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most unforgettable dances found in boy group music videos that are permanently lodged in our brains.
00:13Whether it be for their technical brilliance, relevance in pop culture, or viral appeal, these trend-setting choreos are iconic in the best way, and are widely imitated to this day.
00:30The heartwarming story behind this song always brings fans to tears.
00:46For SB19, Go Up was a final attempt at success before they put down their mics once and for all.
00:51The lyrics were co-written by Pablo, and Stell took charge of the choreography alongside the other members.
00:57Their burning passion reached far and wide, and Go Up was a viral hit.
01:02The dance in particular achieved sensational fame, solidifying SB19's place in the global music industry.
01:16Characterized by dynamic formations and breathless energy, it conveyed the members' fierce resolve to elevate P-pop to a whole new level.
01:24Clearly, they accomplished their goal.
01:27Number 9. If It Isn't Love, New Edition
01:35Performing this song for your family during the holidays is a core memory for kids who grew up in the late 80s.
01:51New Edition created the blueprint for boy bands to come with If It Isn't Love.
01:55Using mic stands as props, the members showed off their smooth moves in perfect sync while portraying the confusion of romance with their expressions.
02:03The premise of the music video being a rehearsal led by the group's actual choreographer and manager, Brooke Payne, added a touch of raw appeal to the performance.
02:21This dance will always be legendary.
02:23This is one of those songs that defines K-pop as a genre.
02:43Mixing rap with EDM and power vocals packaged with groundbreaking visuals in the music video, Big Bang delivers a fresh experience that will never get old.
02:51The choreography, created by none other than Paris Goebel, prioritizes swagger over symmetry, which matches the carefree vibe of the song.
02:59It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that virtually all of South Korea, and now perhaps K-pop fans all over the world, know the signature steps of the dance by heart.
03:16That is how widespread Big Bang's impact is.
03:18K-pop generations may come and go, but the sheer aura of this song will always be unrivaled.
03:38The music video employs a one-shot approach, which makes the members' flawless execution of the choreography even more impressive.
03:45Striking the perfect balance between eye-catching movements and an effortless attitude, the boys came straight for fans' hearts.
04:00Choreographer Nick Bass made sure to shine the spotlight on each member individually, while also creating cohesion in the routine, which works especially well when the piece is performed live.
04:09Safe to say, this song changed the course of K-pop.
04:15This classic hit did not get an official music video.
04:32However, televised performances feature the Jackson brothers hitting the Motown moves with pure charisma.
04:38It was also in this song that Michael Jackson famously incorporated the epic robot dance, Taking the World by Storm.
04:44Not only was the dance style relatively new at the time, but young MJ was so smooth with it that it blew people's minds.
04:51Come on, baby!
04:53Come on, baby!
04:55Come on, baby!
04:57Come on, baby!
04:59The fact that he could make something so mechanical feel so incredibly fluid was a testament to his outstanding talent.
05:05Fans were witnessing the king of pop in the making.
05:08No wonder they were obsessed.
05:09However, anyone who tried to recreate the choreography, which many did, quickly realized that it required immense technical mastery.
05:17If this music video were to be released now, the choreography would undoubtedly become a viral dance challenge.
05:39NKOTB combines simple moves with fancy footwork and delivers the final product with utmost charm, making fans swoon.
05:47When they pose with every step during the bridge, they not only want us to follow along, but make it impossible not to.
06:01The stare sequence is particularly memorable too, even more so because the moves are easy to imitate.
06:07It almost feels as if the guys are dancing for and with the audience, and they're serious about wooing us.
06:13Consider us wooed.
06:25We wonder if choreographers Reno Nakasone and Shim J-Won knew they'd be revolutionizing the K-pop industry when they created the dance for this song.
06:37As one of the greatest boy groups to ever come out of South Korea, SHINee has always been known for their performances.
06:43However, the impact Lucifer had on Korean pop culture was unprecedented.
06:47The isolation heavy number was innovative and matched the group's futuristic concept for the music video.
07:01The members are locked in as they dance, with their lines ultra clean and their synchronization on point.
07:07Fans understandably went wild when this dropped.
07:11You just had to be there.
07:11This is the disco pop banger that pulled us through the COVID-19 pandemic.
07:33When our spirits were at their lowest, BTS came in with their electrifying energy and gave us the song of the summer.
07:39It earned them a Grammy nod, but most importantly, it painted the world purple.
07:51The dance won the Favorite Music Video Choreography Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards and had fans all over the world copying it on social media.
08:00The steps pay tribute to all-time greats like Michael Jackson while flaunting BTS' trademark flair.
08:06This song is going down in music history.
08:17This 2000s bop is and will always be an irreplaceable part of pop culture.
08:30It established the artistic identity of NSYNC and gave choreographer Darren Henson his big break.
08:36The dance he created, from the puppet sequence to the raised fists and, of course, our unbothered kings waving goodbye, became a global phenomenon.
08:44Everyone was doing it, even if they weren't posting it on the internet.
08:55Years later, these steps continue to be featured and referenced across film and television, proving their enduring relevance.
09:01You'll even find one of the moves as an emote in the popular video game Fortnite.
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09:26Number 1. Everybody Backstreet's Back. Backstreet Boys.
09:30There is only one word to describe the lasting legacy of this song.
09:42Timeless.
09:43The BSB members transform into monsters, albeit ones that had teen hearts beating faster.
09:48The Haunted Mansion concept was inspired by Michael Jackson's Thriller, which also influenced the choreography.
09:54Everybody out here.
09:58Rock your body.
10:00The number opens with a ballroom dancing segment, which is a delight to watch, but soon transforms into a blend of hip-hop, street dance, and pure campy fun.
10:10The end result is addictive, does justice to the catchy tune, and is one of the most recognizable routines of all time.
10:17It has just as much of a chokehold on us now as it did back in the day.
10:20Everybody out here.
10:23Rock your body.
10:24Rock your body.
10:24Rock your body.
10:25Rock your body.
10:25Rock your body.
10:27Backstreet's Back.
10:29Can you dance along to any of these songs?
10:32Tell us in the comments.
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