Curious about the most popular Kpop groups?
If you know what Kpop is, you probably have an idea of some of the most popular groups. But what is the most popular band these days?
We have compiled a list of the best Kpop groups that currently exist . Besides, we have also listed the best Kpop groups of all time .
Read on and feel free to dance a little while you check out these sensational bands!
Here is a list of the most popular Kpop groups currently. Most of these groups debuted from 2013. They are considered the third generation of Kpop groups .
BTS or Bangtan Sonyeon Dan has 7 members and is one of the most successful K-Pop groups of all time . Considering they come from a not so big entertainment agency, they managed to catch the attention of many overseas fans. The size of their fan-base, the Army, is enormous and helped them win the title of Top Social Artist two years in a row at the Billboard Music Awards with more than 300 million votes.
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Their songs reached the Billboard Hot 100 and their album Love Yourself: Tear debuted at number one, making them the first Korean group to reach the top of the US album charts. One factor that separates BTS from most K-Pop groups and the reason they are popular is that they produce their own songs.
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iKon is a 7-member group formed through a survival competition called WIN: Who Is Next and Mix & Match. From the group's debut, their first studio album topped the charts in Korea. Since then they are known for many popular singles. They are also known for writing and producing their own songs.
Their song titled Love Scenario 사랑을 했다 (sarangeul haetda) was a hit in early 2018. It was so popular that even elementary school students could hear it sing though when asked , they could not explain the exact meaning of the song.
Seventeen is, quite literally, one of the biggest boy groups the K-Pop industry has ever seen, with 13 members . This puts them on par with the Super Junior group in terms of size. The group is signed under the aegis of Pledis Entertainment which had initially planned to have 17 members. However, 4 of them left before the group even debuted. They are composed of 3 sub-units which perform according to their specialization: hip-hop, singing and entertainment. They still live up to their Seventeen name with 13 members plus 3 units making them a unique group.
The band made a name for themselves in the industry through their hard work writing, producing their songs, and creating their own choreography. This earned them the nickname self-producer idol group.
Got7 is another 7-member boy group from JYP Entertainment . The group debuted in January 2014 and became known for their choreography which often features elements of martial arts and street dancing.
Their first album titled Got It? reached No. 2 on the Gaon Album Chart and No. 1 on Billboard's World Albums Chart. The group also entered the Japanese market with their single "Around the World". From their debut until today, the band has consistently topped the charts and topped music sales every time they make a comeback. They never fail to give their fans quality music that they compose and produce themselves.
Girl group Twice debuted in 2015 through a program called Sixteen . The group is made up of nine members of different nationalities from all over Japan and Taiwan.
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They gained popularity with their single "Cheer Up", which earned them awards such as Song of the Year and Best Performance. Since then, the group has released singles and albums that still top the charts and sales thanks to their catchy lyrics and tunes.
Blackpink is no ordinary girl group. They give off a different vibe than other girl groups. They are made up of 4 members, one of whom comes from Thailand and all of them speak good English. They were formed by YG Entertainment who also formed the legendary girl group 2ne1 .
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Within two years of being in the music industry, they became the most popular K-Pop girl group on the Billboard Hot 100 . They are also the first K-Pop girl group to have 4 number one singles on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart. A band to watch, no doubt!
Red Velvet is a 5-member K-pop group created by SM Entertainment . They debuted in August 2014 with 4 members and later in 2015 grew to 5 members. Since their debut, all of their singles have topped the charts upon release.
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They are known for having catchy songs and giving off a sultry, colorful and sophisticated vibe . They have also won many awards at the prestigious music awards in Korea. This is one of the factors that make them considered one of the most popular K-Pop groups by Time and Billboard.
Other equally talented group at the moment are starting to skyrocket, we can talk about Stray Kids, Ateez, NCT, Monsta X and many more! Don't hesitate to tell us in the comments your favorite group of the moment 💜
Now that we've covered the best K-Pop bands, let's cover the best bands of all time.
We've put together a list of the best K-Pop groups of all time to give you a taste of what the hype is all about. These groups are called the second generation K-Pop groups . Most of these groups are known to have started the Hallyu wave (Korean wave), especially in Asia. Check out some of the groups below, and don't forget to let us know what you think of these groups in the comments section!
Girls' Generation is an eight girl group supported by SM Entertainment. Taking Korea by storm since 2007, the group had a mega-hit in 2009 with their song “Gee,” which topped the charts for more than two months and was named the best song of the 2000s.
Girls' Generation is best known for its cross-cultural appeal (she signed with a Japanese label in 2010 to make her music more accessible to Japanese listeners) and her own brand of bubblegum pop. Watch their music video for " I Got a Boy " to get a taste of this award-winning band you won't want to miss!
Girl sets aren't the only popular type of KPop group. Super Junior is a prime example of a Korean boy band making waves on the KPop scene. Composed of twelve to thirteen members, Super Junior sometimes splits into smaller sub-groups in order to make music suitable for different audiences.
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Check out their single ' Sorry, Sorry ' - the hit song is the band's best-selling single, and definitely something you can dance to!
Wonder Girls is a group of four girls who had an interesting start to their musical career. Their first big feat was joining the Jonas Brothers on tour and performing a version of their first hit " Nobody " in English. This song launched the girls into international markets as it soared onto the Billboard Hot 100.
Wonder Girls has also made an effort to attract Chinese and Japanese audiences so that even more listeners can join in the fun! Listen to "Nobody" and you'll quickly understand why the Wonder Girls were the first South Korean group to skyrocket on the Billboard Hot 100.
2NE1 - pronounced twenty-one or anyone, depending on who you ask - first caused a stir in the KPop scene with a song they wrote for an LG ad campaign, making their music instantly accessible to millions of people. This all-female quartet has already won the "Song of the Year" award several times and has received great critical acclaim, making them one of the best Kpop groups performing today.
Look at " I Am the Best " or " I Don't Care " - these two songs are the winners that really started to get critical acclaim from the band, and they are definitely fun to listen to!
Shinee is a boy group that has been releasing music in the Korean and Japanese markets since 2008. Although their music is undeniably catchy, they are best known for being fashion trendsetters and setting trends with their intricate show outfits as well than their intense and rhythmic choreographies.
Because they're famous for so many reasons - singing, dancing, and looking stylish - it's no surprise that Shinee created his own reality TV show and won a string of impressive awards. I recommend you listen to " Replay ", the single that started the Shinee craze. Be warned - I guarantee you'll want to listen to it more than once!
You don't make a great Kpop group overnight. T-ara is well aware of this reality - the ladies of T-ara trained together for three years before they started!
T-ara began by releasing music for the soundtrack to the drama Cinderella Man, and they quickly progressed to producing award-winning singles like "Roly-Poly," which became a top chart song in 2001. Listen " Roly-Poly " and you'll hear what three years of perfecting the art of KPop sound like!
The Big Bang is best known for its unique blend of KPop and hip-hop. A boy group formed in 2006, Big Bang is a veteran of the KPop scene and has won several awards at the Japanese MTV Video Awards and a popular Korean music festival called Mnet.
Several of the members branched out and released solo albums, which allowed them to explore their own musical goals while releasing music with Big Bang. Take a look at their single “Lies” and you will understand why this group is known as the national boy band of Korea!
Another Kpop group that's been around the neighborhood, so to speak, is Kara - the group first got together in 2007, and the all-female group chose a name denoting a Greek word that means "sweet melody. ". Kara had a bit of a rough start - their debut album, The First Blooming, was not well received by critics or fans.
However, the band acquired new members and released Rock U, a much more polished R&B sounding album. Kara is now one of Korea's best-known kpop groups. Discover their unique blend of sounds by listening to their first number one single, "Honey"!
2PM are a critically acclaimed boy band that split from a larger band called One Day - another band, 2AM, contains the remaining members of the original band. 2PM's music is undeniably impressive, but even more impressive is their dance technique which incorporates acrobatic moves that leave viewers shocked and wanting more.
Watch the music video for their single " Go Crazy " and see for yourself how this band can rock!
EXO's mission is to make their music accessible to as many people as possible. They are so dedicated to this mission that the group split into two subgroups, EXO-M and EXO-K, with the "m" and "k" standing for Mandarin and Korean respectively.
This technique allows the group to focus on Chinese and Korean audiences, which means Mandarin speakers can also be part of the KPop sensation! Check out EXO's 2013 hit single " Growl ," and you'll see why this twelve-member group isn't your average boy band.
One of the best parts of K-pop songs is when you start to understand what the lyrics of the song are about. This is when it is useful to know a little Korean language.
Plus, learning Korean means being able to tap into an entirely new culture that you didn't have access to before. Korean music and TV can be fun for everyone, even people who don't speak the language.
As you begin to understand different words and phrases and continue to learn to speak Korean, songs, movies, and TV shows take on a whole new meaning and become infinitely more enjoyable.
Is there a group that you think should be considered one of the best KPop groups of all time that we overlooked? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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