Top 7 Most Popular K-Pop Boy Groups
The following boy bands are considered to be the most popular and successful in the world. Since “Gangnam Style” went viral in 2012, numerous K-pop bands have taken the world by storm! So let’s check out these top 7 most popular K-pop boy groups!
Top 7 Most Popular K-Pop Boy Groups1. BTS 1. BTS
Members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook Years Active: 2013–present Label: Big Hit Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Def Jam Japan, Columbia BTS is the septet that debuted June 13, 2013, and has since conquered the world with their chart-topping albums, sold-out worldwide concerts, insightful mixtapes, and constant output of solid material. This year alone they won the best album at the Melon Awards, dropped Korean and Japanese studio albums, and bravely tackled social issues through their tunes. After constant group work, the members of this young and wildly successful group have begun branching out individually, showing off their solo talents with mixtapes and acting. They’ve already given fans a lot to look forward in the new year with their 2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour. For BTS accessories you can visit KpopArmyBase now. 2. EXO
Members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun Years Active: 2012–present Label: SM Entertainment, Avex Trax Early on, EXO performed a master exercise in dividing and conquering. Initially, a 12-member boy band that debuted in 2012, they were split into two segments, half of whom focused on performing in Korea, and the other half in mainland China. After three members ultimately departed, EXO doubled down, also finding trans-Pacific love in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. But all of that pales in comparison to their popularity at home, where they’ve regularly broken records for concert and album sales. Hoodie and more EXO accessories are available in KpopArmyBase. At times EXO emulates a hip-hop sound, complete with rap interludes; at other times, they could be singing over an EDM-lite synthy beat of the kind favored by Justin Bieber. Their flexible musical style is certainly working, as six years on they remain neck and neck with BTS for popularity. After joining Twitter in 2017, the platform anointed them the most popular new members of the platform. 3. GOT7
Members: JB, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom. Years Active: 2014–present Label: JYP Entertainment The year of 2014 debuted an international group of seven talented men who have since appeared multiple times on Billboard’s World Album charts as No. 1. This funktastic septet brings fun and energy to the K-pop scene. GOT7 gets down and dirty with the writing process that produces aggressive tracks with roots in EDM, but also some straightforward tunes that showcase clean-cut vocals. What makes GOT7 such a staple in the world music market is their accessibility, their videos, and their youthful image that persists regardless of the mood of their music. 4. Super Junior
Members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Hangeng, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, Kibum and Kyuhyun Years Active: 2005–present Label: Label SJ, S.M. Entertainment, Avex Trax, Media Asia, UMG Also known as SJ or SUJU, Super Junior was formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of S.M. Entertainment. At its peak, the band comprised of thirteen members! Now it consists of seven members: Leeteuk, Siwon, Heechul, Eunhyuk, Yesung, Shindong, and Donghae. SJ gained international recognition with the release of the title song of their best-selling album, Sorry, Sorry. They were the best-selling K-pop artists for more than four years in a row! In recent years, the boy band was divided into smaller groups. Some of the group’s vocalists have also branched out into acting, hosting, and presenting. 5. SHINee
Members: Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin Years Active: 2008–present Label: SM Entertainment, Virgin, EMI SHINee is a boy group under S.M. Entertainment with four members: Key, Onew, Taemin, and Minho. Originally a five-piece group, it has been left with only four members after the death of vocalist Jonghyun in December 2017. The boy band debuted in 2008 with their song “Replay”. Later, in 2011, a Japanese version of the single was released. Their other singles, “Juliette” and “Lucifer”, soon followed. The success of all three songs gained them the foreign artist category title of “The artist who managed to get in top 3 for 3 continuous releases since their debut”! These boys are not only considered fashion icons (they started “SHINee Trend”) but are also known for their interesting and complicated dance routines. 6. IKON
Members: Roh Tae-hyun, Takada Kenta, Kim Sang-gyun, Jin Longguo, Kim Dong-Han, Kwon Hyun-bin Years Active: 2017–2018 Label: Fave Entertainment, CJ E&M iKON may have only debuted in 2015, but this group was comprised of some heavy musical hitters long before they came together for their high-production YG debut. Some of them began training as early as 2009, and made musical appearances before all the members competed in “WIN: Who is Next.” Although they came in second, their standing in the K-pop world tells us that these talented young men are doing just fine. Because of their experience, the group has flown into the limelight since debut, touring Asia during 2016 and dropping singles along the way. iKON is made of steel and it shows in their rhythmic rapping, smooth vocals, and victorious feeling of finally being able to ride on top of the wave called Hallyu. 7. SEVENTEEN
Members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino Years Active: 2015–present Label: Pledis Entertainment Despite the group’s name, Seventeen (also stylized as SVT) consists of only thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, Vernon, and Dino. However, sometimes, the boy band did consist of 16 members! So then what does the name Seventeen signify? It turns out that the number signifies the medium age of the members at the time of band formation! The group is divided into three teams, each with a different area of specialization: vocal, hip-hop, and performance. Moreover, they are involved in composition and production of their own choreography and discography, so they even have been given the nickname of a “self-producing” idol group. The group was formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015. Do you like the top 7 most popular K-pop boy groups? What is your favorite group? Comment below |
