List of South Korean boy bands
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South Korean boy bands refer to South Korea's all-male
Generation 1
Before the early 1990s, it was only solo artists doing
Best selling boy bands
Group and years active | Notable singles |
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g.o.d (1995–2005, since 2014) |
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H.O.T. (1996–2001, 2018-19) |
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Sechs Kies (1997–2000, 2016-21) |
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Shinhwa (since 1998) |
Other notable groups
- 1TYM (1998–2006, 2008)
- 5tion (since 2001)
- Black Beat (2002–2007)
- Click-B (1999–2006, 2011, 2015)
- Deux (1993–95)
- DJ DOC (since 1994)
- Every Single Day (since 1994)
- Flower (1999–2006, since 2010)
- F-iV (since 2002)
- Fly to the Sky (1999–2009, since 2014)
- Jinusean (1997–2004, 2015–20)
- jtL (2001–03)
- J-Walk (2002, since 2007)
- K-pop (2001–03, 2018)
- Noel (2002–06, since 2011)
- NRG (1997–2005, 2017–18)
- Sweet Sorrow (since 2002)
- The Blue (1990s, 2009, 2014)
- Turbo (1995–2001, 2015–17)
- U-BeS (1997–99)
- UN (2000–05)
- Yurisangja (since 1997)
Generation 2
South Korean boy bands that debuted in 2003 to 2011.
As the popular first-generation idols disbanded during the early 2000s, ballads and R&B music became mainstream in the Korean music industry again. Since 2003, singers such as SG Wannabe, Wheesung, and Buzz became very popular.
Best selling boy bands
Group and years active | Notable singles |
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2AM (2008–14, since 2021) |
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2PM (2008–2017, since 2021) |
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B1A4 (since 2011) | |
Beast / Highlight (since 2009) |
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BigBang (2006–2018, 2022) |
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Block B (2011–18)[A] | |
CNBLUE (since 2009) |
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F.T. Island (since 2007) | |
Infinite (2010–2019, since 2023) |
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MBLAQ (2009-15)[A] | |
Shinee (since 2008) |
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SS501 (2005-10) | |
Super Junior (since 2005) | |
Teen Top (since 2010) | |
TVXQ (since 2003) |
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Other notable groups
- AA (2011–15)
- Apeace (2011–21)
- Battle (2006–10, 2019)
- Boyfriend (2011–19, since 2021)
- DMTN (2009–13, since 2020)
- F.Cuz (since 2010)
- Homme (2010–18)
- Led Apple (2010–16)
- M.I.B (2011–17)
- Monday Kiz (2005–08, 2010–14)
- Myname (since 2011)
- N-Sonic (2011–16)
- N-Train (2011–13)
- One Way (2010–16)
- Paran (2005–11)
- S (2003, 2014)
- Shu-I (2009–15)
- Supernova (since 2007)
- T-max (2007–12)
- The Boss (since 2010)
- Touch (since 2010)[A]
- Tritops (since 2007)
- U-KISS (since 2008)
- Ulala Session (since 2011)
- V.O.S (since 2004)
- Vibe (since 2002)
- Wanted (2004–12)
- ZE:A (2010–17)
Generation 3
K-pop saw a revival with the third generation that grew in the digital age with the influence of social media and resulted in the
Best selling boy bands
Group and years active | Notable singles | Million-certified albums[3] |
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Astro (since 2016) | ||
B.A.P. (2012–19) | ||
BtoB (since 2012) |
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BTS (since 2013) |
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Exo (since 2012) |
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Got7 (2014) | ||
iKon (since 2015) | ||
Monsta X (since 2015) | ||
NCT[B] (since 2016) |
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NU'EST (2012-22) | ||
Seventeen (since 2015) |
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The Boyz (since 2017) | ||
VIXX (since 2012) | ||
Wanna One (2017-19) | ||
Winner (since 2013) |
Other notable groups
- 14U (2017–19)
- 100% (2012–21)
- 2000 Won (since 2013)
- 24K+ (since 2012)
- 5urprise (2013–20)
- A.C.E (since 2017)
- A.cian (2012–20)
- A-Jax (2012–19)
- A-Prince (2012–15)
- AlphaBat (since 2013)
- B.I.G (since 2014)
- Beatwin (2014–17)
- Big Brain (since 2015)
- Big Star (2012–19)
- Bigflo (since 2014)
- Boys24 (2016–17)
- Boys Republic (2013–18)
- C-Clown (2012–15)
- Cross Gene (since 2012)
- Day6 (since 2015)
- Golden Child (since 2017)
- GreatGuys (since 2017)
- HALO (2014–19)
- HeartB (2014–15)
- High4 (2014–17)
- History (2013–17)
- HNB (2017–19)
- Honey G (since 2012)
- Honeyst (2017–19)
- Hooni Yongi (since 2011)
- Hotshot (2014–21)
- Hyeongseop X Euiwoong (2017–18)
- Imfact (since 2016)
- IZ (since 2017)
- JBJ (2017–18)
- JJCC (Since 2014)
- K-Much (2014–18)
- KNK (since 2016)
- Longguo & Shihyun (2017–18)
- LC9 (2013-15)
- Lunafly (2012–16)
- M.O.N.T (since 2017)
- M.Pire (2013–15)
- M4M (2013–14, since 2018)
- Madtown (2014–17)
- Masc(2016–20)
- Map6 (2015–19)
- Mr.Mr (2012–21)
- MVP (2017–22)
- MXM (2017–18)
- Myteen (2017–19)
- N.Flying (since 2013)
- Newkidd (since 2017)
- ONF (since 2017)
- Pentagon (since 2016)
- Rainz (2017–18)
- Romeo (2015–21)
- Seven O'Clock (2017–21)
- SF9 (since 2016)
- Skye (since 2017)
- Snuper (2015–23)
- Spectrum (2018–20)
- Tasty (2012–15)
- The Legend (2014–17)
- The Rose (since 2017)
- Toheart (2014)
- Topp Dogg(2013–21)
- TRCNG (2017–22)
- Troy (since 2014)
- TST (2017–20)
- UP10TION (since 2015)
- Uniq (2014–18)
- UNVS (since 2016)
- Varsity (since 2017)
- VAV(since 2015)
- Victon (since 2016)
- Voisper (2016–21)
- Vromance (since 2016)
- Wonder Boyz (2012–14)
Generation 4
South Korean boy bands that debuted since 2018.
This generation had to overcome problems such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting economic disruption, and the transition to virtual concerts. These groups are in a situation that needs them to pioneer a wider variety of publicity methods, including the recently active online performance.[4]
Best selling boy bands
Group and years active | Notable singles | Million-certified albums[3] |
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Ateez (since 2018) |
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Enhypen (since 2020) |
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Riize (since 2023) |
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Stray Kids (since 2018) | ||
Tomorrow X Together (since 2019) |
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Treasure (since 2020) |
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Zerobaseone (since 2023) |
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Other notable groups
- 1Team (2019–21)
- 1the9 (2019–20)
- 8Turn (since 2023)
- AB6IX (since 2019)
- Aimers (since 2022)
- All(H)Ours (since 2024)
- Ampers&One (since 2023)
- Argon (2019–21)
- ATBO (since 2022)
- BAE173 (since 2020)
- BDC (since 2019)
- Blank2y (since 2022)
- Blitzers (since 2021)
- BoyNextDoor (since 2023)
- Ciipher (since 2021)
- CIX (since 2019)
- Cravity (since 2020)
- D-Crunch (2018–22)
- D1ce (2019–23)
- DKB (since 2020)
- DKZ (since 2018)
- Drippin (since 2020)
- E'Last (since 2020)
- ENOi (2019–21)
- Epex (since 2021)
- Evnne (since 2023)
- Fantasy Boys (since 2023)
- Ghost9 (since 2020)
- H&D (since 2020)
- Hori7on (since 2023)
- Just B (since 2021)
- Lucy (since 2020)
- Luminous (since 2021)
- Lun8 (since 2023)
- MCND (since 2020)
- Mirae (since 2021)
- Noir (since 2018)
- NOMAD (since 2024)
- Nowadays (since 2024)
- NTB (2018–21)
- NTX (since 2020)
- N.SSign (since 2023)
- Omega X (since 2021)
- One Pact (since 2023)
- Oneus (since 2019)
- Onewe (since 2019)
- OnlyOneOf (since 2019)
- P1Harmony (since 2020)
- Plave (since 2023)
- Pow (since 2023)
- SuperM (since 2019)
- TAN (since 2022)
- Target (since 2018)
- Teen Teen (2019–21)
- Tempest (since 2022)
- TFN (2021–24)
- The KingDom (since 2021)
- The New Six (since 2022)
- TO1 (2020-23)
- Trendz (since 2022)
- TWS (since 2024)
- Vanner (since 2019)
- Verivery (since 2019)
- W24 (since 2018)
- We in the Zone (2019–21)
- WEi (since 2020)
- X1 (2019–20)
- Xdinary Heroes (since 2021)
- Xikers (since 2023)
- Xodiac (since 2023)
- Younite (since 2022)
See also
Notes
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el em en eo ep eq er es et eu ev ew ex ey ez fa fb fc fd fe ff fg fh fi fj fk fl fm fn fo fp fq fr fs ft fu fv fw fx fy fz ga gb gc Top-ten song on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el em en eo ep eq er es et eu ev ew ex ey ez fa fb fc fd fe ff fg fh fi fj fk fl fm fn fo fp fq fr fs ft fu Top-ten song on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap Number-one song on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart.
- ^ Circle Chart did not exist at that time. However, the song received 3,000,000 sales.[2]
- ^ Circle Chart did not exist at that time. However, the song peaked at #4 on the MIAK charts for the month of January 2004. It entered the Circle Album Chart in 2014 and peaked at #12 for the week of January 12–18, 2014.
- ^ Circle Chart did not exist at that time. However, the song received 4,173,225 sales.[2]
- ^ Top-ten song on K-pop Hot 100.
- ^ The song is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Top-ten song on Billboard Japan Hot 100.
- ^ The song is certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
References
- ^ a b c d Bell, Crystal (September 12, 2023). "K-Pop's Fifth Generation Is Coming. What Does That Mean?". Nylon. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "What are the top-selling singles for these K-pop groups?". SBS PopAsia. 28 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Circle Chart Album Certifications". Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ An, Jin-yong (June 23, 2020). <전지적 문화 시점>BTS·블핑에 도전장... '4세대 아이돌'이 온다 [<Omniscient cultural perspective>Challenge to BTS and Blackpink... '4th generation idol' is coming]. Munhwa Ilbo. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.