In this episode of Anatomy of a Song, I explore what makes SM boy group vocals so distinctive. Using songs from EXO, SHINee, TVXQ, RIIZE and NCT WISH, I strip the production back and listen closely to how the vocals actually carry each track.

SM is often associated with strong technique, clean tone, and layered harmonies — but how does that translate across different generations? From TVXQ’s foundational vocal style to EXO and SHINee’s polished delivery, and into RIIZE and NCT WISH’s more modern approach, I compare how the company’s vocal identity has evolved.