This is an appreciation thread for all the less-known artists working hard to make a name for themselves, grinding every day to become self-made. These are the ones who need every bit of help from us they can get, so please give some of them a chance. Every bit helps. I get it. We all love to be on the side of the winners, the ones who've already made it, but there's also much to be gained and experienced by sticking with those who are on the come-up. If you have recommendations of your own, please feel free to share! This is AleXa, a singer from the United States who started out as a K-pop fan and decided to pursue a career in K-pop. She sacrificed comfort and her way of life for this. Her previous music isn't my style, but her latest song? Yeah, that hits all the marks for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzcE3DEAk5k This is Eyedi, a singer who competed on the popular but controversial survival show MIXNINE. Since then, she's released bop after bop. She incorporates retro sounds that many of us love hearing in K-pop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLjs8rfejcU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zElfR8e1iso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbIz99fsUXY This is Seori. Many of us might know her as the featured artist on one of TXT's songs. She has a unique voice that has a crucial role in the industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3YURx8awqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqz4oh2jogE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPWiQKqi-I This is Bibi. She started her career with humble beginnings, posting her music on Soundcloud. She got discovered that way and went on to compete on a music show. She really blew up in 2021, but I believe she still deserves more recognition, particularly for her older music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19M4o6vRL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z9sq9e5iu4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3uzROnFGnA This is JUNE. To be honest, I don't know as much about him other than that he seems chill and makes great music with an easygoing sound. I like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGzXCuJw-es https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDrdYoN6q2c This is PIXY, whom I think are so underrated for their music. I recommend "MOONLIGHT" since it's one of their more universally palatable songs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVsxpkXMSk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azjxxxxkjZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DRPjNSev4 Enjoy! I'm definitely missing a lot of names, but these are the ones off the top of my head.

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