Korean pop groups, known as K-pop, are a true global phenomenon, gaining more recognition and prestige with each passing year.
K-pop girl groups have been successful for years and bands like 2N1, Girl's Generation and Wonder Girls have made history in the industry and influenced the new generation. We have selected for this list the most popular female K-pop groups that are active today.
BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK - '뚜두 뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU)' M / VMembers: 4 members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa.
Debut: 2016
Company: YG-Entertainment
Arguably the biggest girl band in the world today, BLACKPINK debuted in 2016 by YG Entertainment. Composed of 4 members, the group has already broken numerous debut records on Billboard and Youtube, accumulating billions of views on their videos.
The music videos for Boombayah, Kill This Love and DDU-DU DDU-DU alone have more than 1 billion views on Youtube. The 2020 Netflix original documentary, Blackpink: Light Up the Sky, gave even greater visibility to the group that now has one of the largest fandoms in the world, Blink.
Twice
TWICE "What is Love?" M/VMembers: 9 members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu.
Debut: 2015
Company: JYP Entertainment
Twice was formed by JYP Entertainment through a reality competition show called SIXTEEN. Consisting of 9 members, Twice was the first female K-pop band to earn a platinum certification by the Japan Phonographic Industry Association. Thanks to the fame of the reality show, the group became a worldwide phenomenon and their first mini-album, The Story Begins, started the band's overwhelming popularity around the world.
Red velvet
Red Velvet 'Bad Boy' MVMembers: 5 integrants: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy e Yeri.
Debut: 2014
Company: SM Entertainment
Initially, the girl group Red Velvet debuted with 4 members with the single Happiness in 2014. A year later, the fifth member joined the band. Accumulating several important industry awards since its launch, the group is considered one of the most influential and important for the spread of K-pop and South Korean culture to the world. The group has a concept of experiencing two sides: the “red”, in which they present electronic music, influenced by pop and hip-hop, and the “velvet” side, where they focus on R&B and jazz songs.
everglow
EVERGLOW - DUN DUN MVMembers: 6 integrants: Aisha, Sihyeon, E: U, Onda, Yiren e Mia.
Debut: 2019
Company: Yuehua Entertainment
Everglow is a 6-member girl group that debuted in 2019 under Yuehua Entertainment, a company from Beijing. In addition to the five South Korean members, the group also comprises Chinese dancer and singer Yiren. Some members had already participated in other groups and Everglow gained worldwide success shortly after the release of their first singles.
gfriend
GFRIEND (GFRIEND) 'MAGO' Official M/VMembers: 6 members: Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB and Umji.
Debut: 2015
Company: Source Music
Also known as Girlfriend, GFRIEND is a South Korean pop band that debuted in 2015 under Source Music. Although they were released through a smaller company, the group won numerous awards on their debut and became known around the world. The band's fourth album, titled Fingerprint, surpassed over 100 units in advance sales when it was announced.
mamamoo
[MV] MAMAMOO - HIPMembers: 4 members: Solar, Wheein, Moonbyul and Hwasa.
Debut: 2014
Company: Rainbow Bridge World
Initially recognized for their retro style, where they mix jazz and R&B, the group Mamamoo debuted in 2014 with four very talented members. Mr. Ambiguous, the girl band's first single, was considered one of the best debuts of 2014 and won over K-pop aficionados. Since then, the girls have continued to bring great music, great vocals and electrifying dancing to their legions of fans.
EXIDE
[EXID] 'Up & Down' (UP&DOWN) MVMembers: 5 members: Solji, LE, Hani, Hyelin and Jeonghwa.
Debut: 2012
Company: AB Entertainment
the band name EXID is an abbreviation for the phrase “Exceed in Dreaming”. The group is currently formed by 5 members and had its debut in 2012 with the single Holla. However, it was in 2014 that the group began to gain popularity from the huge success of the song Up & Down. Since their debut, the group has released a studio album and six EPs, gaining worldwide popularity and a legion of fans around the world.
Oh!GG
Girls' Generation-Oh!GG 소녀시대-Oh!GG '몰랐니 (Lil' Touch)' MVMembers: 5 members: Yuri, Yoona, Sunny, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon.
Debut: 2018
Company: SM Entertainment.
Oh!GG is the second sub-unit of one of the most famous k-pop groups to ever exist, Girl's Generation. The group debuted in 2018 under SM Entertainment with the single Lil Touch, which had a great debut in Korea and on iTunes charts in many countries around the world. The band also had a reality show called Girls For Rest, which was recorded in France and premiered in September 2018.
Itzy
ITZY "WANNABE" M/VMembers: 5 integrants: Ryujin, Lia, Yeji, Chaeryeon and Yuna.
Debut: 2019
Company: JYP Entertainment
One of the biggest debuts of K-pop bands today, ITZY debuted in 2019 and soon received the Revelation of the Year awards by the main Asian awards. The group consists of five members and their positive lyrics address issues such as female empowerment. The girls have already toured Asia and the United States and have a very active fanbase in various parts of the world.
apink
Apink Dumhdurum Music Video OfficialMembers: Park Cho Rong, Yoon Bo Mi, Jung Eun Ji, Son Na Eun, Kim Nam Joo and Oh Ha Young.
Debut: 2011
Company: Plan A Entertainment
In the k-pop market since 2011, Apink invested heavily in the sweet and adorable image at the beginning of their careers. Since then, they have tweaked their musical and visual concepts and continue to gather fans around the world. The group achieved greater popularity with the single NoNoNo and Mr. Chu, which achieved record sales and earned them several awards.
brave girls
[MV] (Brave Girls) - 롤린 (Rollin') (Clean ver.)Members: 4 members: Minyoung, Yujeong, Eunji and Yuna.
Debut: 2011
Company: Brave Entertainment
Launched in 2011, the Brave Girls group has a long history in the K-pop industry. The band has already undergone several member changes and continues to be active to this day. When they debuted, they received the 19th Korea Culture Entertainment Awards. The group has a long discography and music videos in its collection.
Cosmic Girls (WJSN)
[MV] Cosmic Girls (WJSN) (COSMIC GIRLS) _ SecretMembers: 14 integrants: Seola, Xuanyi, Bona, Exy, Soobin, Luda, Dawon, Eunseo, Cheng Xiao, Meiqi, Yeoreum, Dayoung e Yeonjung.
Debut: 2016
Company: Starship Entertainment
This K-pop super girl group debuted in 2016 under Starship Entertainment and consists of 14 South Korean and Chinese members. The group debuted with the release of a studio album titled Happy Moment, and since then, they have released 9 successful mini-albums.
oh my girl
[MV] OH MY GIRL (Oh My Girl) _ Nonstop (slightly excited)Members: 7 integrantes: Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Jiho, Binnie and Arin.
Debut: 2015
Company: WM Entertainment
Initially, the group Oh My Girl, stylized as OMG, had 8 members, but one of the members had to leave the group due to health problems. Today, the group OMG has 7 very talented and charismatic members. Since launching, the girls have already released 6 mini-albums and successfully toured around the world, including concerts in Brazil in 2019.
(G) I-DLE
(G)I-DLE - 'Oh my god' Official Music VideoMembers: 6 integrants: Miyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua.
Debut: 2018
Company: Cube Entertainment
This multinational K-pop group has members from Thailand, China, Taiwan and South Korea, which makes the collaboration even more creative and multicultural. The girls made their debut in 2018 with the mini-album I am, whose single Latata pleased Korean pop fans. In addition to showing a lot of talent for music and dance, the group is also known for philanthropy, as they promote various social actions through their image.
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher 'BOCA' MVMembers: 7 members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon.
Debut: 2017
Company: DreamCatcher Company
Initially, five members of DreamCatcher debuted in the group MINX, betting on the classic concepts of current K-pop bands. However, due to poor sales performance, they decided to overhaul their image. They included two new members and bet on a more gothic image and rock elements in their musical productions. Success came and DreamCatcher is now a powerful k-pop band with fans all over the world.
Lovelyz
Lovelyz "Ah-Choo" Official MVMembers: 8 members: Baby Soul, Jiae, Jisoo, Mijoo, Kei, Jin, Sujeong and Yein.
Debut: 2014
Company: Woollim Entertainment
The group Lovelyz debuted in 2014 with the album Girl's Invasion, propelled by the single Candy Jelly Love. Since then, the group has established itself in the K-pop market and today has a legion of fans around the world. The girls are known especially for their vocal talent and you can check out several acapella performances on Youtube, where they sing amazingly. Furthermore, Lovelyz music videos are also a treat for the eyes.
Loona
[MV] Loona (LOONA) "Hi High"Members: 12 members: HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, YeoJin, ViVi, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won and Olivia Hye.
Debut: 2016
Company: Blockberry Creative
Also known as Girl of the Month, the group Loona had its debut in 2016 by the company Blockberry Creative. The group's launch initially took place individually, where the company released solo video clips of each member to present the talent of each of the girls. Two years later, in 2018, the LOONABIRTH show was launched, where the group officially debuted. With a creative and very unusual concept, the group has already released 4 mini-albums and participated in two successful reality shows, LOOΠΔ TV and LOONA THE TAM.
