Most Famous K Pop Groups

K pop is the faster growing music industry that is recognized all over the world. K Pop is basically South Korean music with western pop instruments and beats. K pop industry is mainly consisting of big music labels and entertainment companies that sign groups and soloists under their label. These companies audition the artists and then train them. The trainees are then trained in their respective fields such as vocalists, rappers and dancers. The trainees are either set up in a group and make a whole band or they can make their debut as solo artists. There are male and female groups under many labels. The more K Pop is getting popularity and recognition in the world the more the bands are expanding their fandoms.

BTS

BTS started from a small company and now became the biggest k pop group in the whole world. BTS dominated whole world with their music, talent and record-breaking success. The group in signed under Hype Labels, former BIG HIT. BTS is seven member Korean boy band debuted in 2013 and the Korean name of the band is Bangtan Sonyeondan. Their music targeted the sector that wasn’t in discussion enough such as teenage problems, school pressure and societal stereotypes. BTS start getting recognition internationally due to their overseas fans and their collaboration with western artists such as Halsey in Boy with Love and Nicki Minaj in Idol. The hard work and dedication of BTS is not hidden from media and fans. The seven members group is led by leader RM who is 27 years old. They are the first Korean artists to reach the billboards hot no 1 more then one time. Other members included Jin, SUGA, J Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. BTS break the records and top the chart again and again with their songs. Their stage presence and hard choreographies always made their performances phenomenal. They are the most awarded artists in the industry. They are also the first ever Grammy nominated artists from K Pop.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK is a four members Korean girl group Including LISA, Jennie, ROSE and Jisoo. They are the most famous and biggest female group that gain popularity in a very short time from their debut in 2016 under the famous YG entertainment. Their music video for song “Ddu-du Ddu-du” becomes the first music video in K pop to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. They continuously break records with their comebacks. They gain popularity all over the world with their songs like “ kill this love” and “ How You Like That”. The solo project of three members of the band mark huge success in the history with million of streams. BLACKPINK is also a unique group that has no leader.

EXO

EXO is a nine member Korean-Chinese boy Band including Sehun, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Xiumin. The group was formed by Famous SM entertainment. They debuted in 2012 and now they are one of the most famous k pop groups of South Korea as well as in the world. Their popularity start peaking after their famous electronic dance music singles “Ko Ko Bop” blow up the internet. EXO is known for their diverse discography ad wide range of concepts and themes. The group never repeated any theme and always had distinct idea and uniqueness. Their Album XOXO broke all the records and become the fastest selling K pop act. They won countless awards in various award shows and most importantly they accumulated 23 Daesang awards.

TWICE

TWICE is a nine members K pop group including Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They debuted in 2015 under one of the big Three Entertainment companies JYP and currently one of the most followed and admired K pop groups in the world. They gain popularity mostly due to the cute and cheerful concepts and music videos. Twice also hold the record for the first k pop girl group to top two billboard’s world charts. TWICE is also very famous for having some of the most famous K pop dances with songs like cheer up, fancy and yes or yes. They are also one of the most awarded and respected groups in the whole industry. TWICE is often referred as the Nation’s Girl group due to their record breaking success.

Girl’s Generation

Girl’s Generation is an eight-member girl group including Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun that debuted under SM Entertainment in 2007. The group originally consists of nine members but one member Jessica departed in September 2014. The group is also known as SNSD that is the abbreviation of their Band’s Korean name. They gain popularity from their first viral song “ Gee “ and then hit after hit comeback made them one of the best K pop groups of all times. Girl’s generation are considered as the senior group and legendry singers in the industry and as an inspiration for all the new artists. The group wasn’t properly promoted but they maintain their success with their hard work and talent. They won countless awards and considered as the most famous and successful female group and no other group can come closer to their place and the standard they set.

BIGBANG

There is not other male group that is as legendry as BIG BANG in the K pop industry. It was originally a five-member group but after Seungri departed, the group left with four members including G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. The group is debuted in 2006 under one of BIG Three entertainment company YG. They are the first artists to appear at 150 on the billboard charts with Korean album. They gain popularity by their charismatic and grand live shows and mind-blowing music videos. Their music is unique and popular all over the globe. They are often referred as the king of Kpop because they paved the way with their hard work for the new groups.They are the first one and always the most loved ones in the industry. After the hiatus of four years finally the group is making a come back with their new song in 2022 and the fans couldn’t hold their excitement to see the Band united again.

Mamamoo

Mamamoo is a four-member Girl group including Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. They are one of the most popular girl groups with record-breaking album sales. They are debuted in 2014 under the entertainment company RBW. Their debut is often listed as one of the best Debuts according to the critiques. The members individually had a great impact in South Korea as well as in the whole world. They are well known for their extreme impressive vocals and singing skills. Solar is the leader of the group. They are also very underrated or we can say not well recognized in western industry because they are more focused on Korean music and showing their creativity in their unique possible way. They are also awarded many times for the chart topping success. Mamamoo is highly talented in all areas such as singing, dancing, rapping and of course composing.