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1. "Criminal" by Taemin

A master of movement and sensuality, Taemin is one of the defining Asian artists of the last decade. In that time, he's crafted an unrivaled body of work that spans multiple groups (both as SHINee's youngest member and SuperM's veteran performer), a successful solo career, and a spectrum of musical genres and beguiling visual motifs—from religion to masks to bondage. With "Criminal," the 27-year-old artist once again depicts the loss of innocence, reveling in its moody, theatrical atmosphere.

The slinky synthwave track pulsates with an intoxicating, borderline hypnotic groove, and Taemin's hushed vocals float atop the mercurial melody. The final chorus offers an explosive moment of catharsis, as the production builds and he surrenders — to love, to temptation, to destruction. There's something sinister about this side of Taemin. It's one of the many masks he wears as K-pop's elusive chanteur. His versatility makes him captivating; his artistry is what makes him a legend.