In Pics: 12 K-pop Groups Making Buzz

Here are twelve of the most popular K-pop groups, showcasing the global appeal of the genre. BTS stands out as the most enduringly popular one of all time.

BLACKPINK

Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo, and Jennie introduced a fresh sound to the K-pop scene, moving away from the typical bubble-gum pop style.

TWICE

The group consists of nine members—NNayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu—who have made a significant impact on the industry with their music.

NewJeans

NewJeans consists of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. This rising girl group is notable for its youthful lineup.

LE SSERAFIM

Formerly a sextet, LE SSERAFIM transitioned into a five-member group including Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha, and Eunchae, with Eunchae being one of the youngest K-pop idols at 16 years old.

(G)I- dle

The group includes Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. They originally debuted as a sextet with former member Soojin, who departed from (G) I-DLE amid bullying allegations.

Red Velvet

Red Velvet initially debuted as a four-member group, later adding Yeri a year later. The current lineup includes Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids began their successful journey with a lineup of nine members, including six vocalists: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Han, Seungmin, I.N., and Woojin, along with three rappers: Changbin, Felix, and Hyunjin.

TXT

TXT debuted with a five-member lineup, featuring Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai.

ITZY

The group Itzy is made up of five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. They made their debut on February 12, 2019.

IVE

The group is composed of six members, Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. [All images are sourced from Pinterest]

Mamamoo

Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa make up a well-known girl group in South Korea. They began their musical journey in 2014.