Welcome to our new K-Pop section.
K-pop, short for Korean popular music, is a genre that combines catchy melodies, synchronised dance, fashion, and visual storytelling. Its roots can be traced back to the early 1990s, although modern Korean popular music evolved from influences like American pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
Choose your favourite from our list below….
1st Generation (1990s – early 2000s)
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H.O.T. – One of the first K-pop boy bands to achieve massive success.
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Sechs Kies – Another pioneering boy group from the late 90s.
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S.E.S. – A leading girl group known for their harmonious vocals.
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Fin.K.L – A popular girl group that rivaled S.E.S. in the late 90s.
2nd Generation (2003 – 2012)
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TVXQ (DBSK) – A boy band that gained international fame.
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Super Junior – Known for their large lineup and diverse music styles.
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BIGBANG – A group that blended hip-hop with K-pop, achieving global success.
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Girls’ Generation (SNSD) – One of the most iconic girl groups in K-pop history.
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Wonder Girls – Gained international attention with their hit “Nobody.”
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2NE1 – A girl group known for their edgy concepts and powerful performances.
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SHINee – Recognized for their exceptional vocal and dance skills.
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f(x) – A girl group known for their experimental music and concepts.
3rd Generation (2012 – 2018)
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EXO – A boy group that achieved massive success both domestically and internationally.
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TWICE – A girl group known for their catchy songs and vibrant concepts.
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BLACKPINK – Gained global recognition with their powerful performances and music.
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Red Velvet – A girl group known for their versatile music styles.
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iKON – A boy group that gained popularity with their hip-hop influenced music.
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MONSTA X – Known for their intense performances and powerful music.
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GOT7 – A boy group that blended various music genres.
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MAMAMOO – A girl group known for their strong vocals and diverse music styles.
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SEVENTEEN – A boy group known for their self-produced music and synchronized performances.
4th Generation (2018 – present)
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Stray Kids – A boy group known for their self-produced music and dynamic performances.
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ATEEZ – Gained international recognition with their powerful performances.
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TXT (Tomorrow X Together) – Known for their conceptual music and storytelling.
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ITZY – A girl group known for their “girl crush” concept and catchy songs.
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(G)I-DLE – A girl group known for their self-produced music and unique concepts.
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ENHYPEN – Formed through a survival show, known for their strong performances.
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TREASURE – A boy group formed through a survival show, known for their energetic performances.
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STAYC – A girl group known for their catchy songs and youthful concepts.
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Stray Kids – A boy group known for their self-produced music and dynamic performances.
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IVE – A girl group known for their powerful performances and catchy songs.
