The 21 most popular K-pop groups (2020)

ITZY means little in English, but this group is nothing small. The band only debuted in February 2019 and have only two original songs, but their fame has grown at an astronomical speed! The lyrics of his great hit, “Dalla Dalla”, established ITZY as a group of strong women, who accept who they are. This positive message has already won many fans for the group.

EXID stands out for having a more irreverent and provocative style than most K-pop groups. His music places a strong emphasis on rap, with many of the lyrics being written by rapper LE, and his videos are all pretty crazy. The band formed in Korea but collaborates with a company in China, producing songs in both languages.

ATEEZ is a very recent group (it only debuted in October 2018) but it has already become popular worldwide. With only 11 original songs, in 2019 the band managed to sell out tickets for three international concerts: in the United States, Europe and Australia. With so many fans, the future of this group looks promising!

They are young but do not play on duty! GFriend gained public attention in 2015, when a video was published on YouTube in which the group danced on a very slippery floor because of the rain. They fell several times but did not give up and completed the whole routine, despite their injuries. The band is also known for its well-defined musical style and smart choreography.

Momoland only gained popularity in 2018 but is growing rapidly. Female groups have a harder time achieving fame than male groups but Momoland is here to stay. The great success of the 9-woman band is "Bboom Bboom", a fun song that stays in the head and has been heard millions of times on YouTube.

The band Stray Kids started with a television contest of the same name in 2017. Despite being a very recent group, they won the hearts of many fans and have already toured the United States. 3 of the group members, Changbin, Han and Bang Chan, also form the group 3Racha, composing and writing several of the songs they sing.

TXT is the most recent group on that list, having just debuted in March 2019! They don't have much history but they already have a tour in the United States and their song "Crown" broke the record for most views on the first day of a debut song by a male K-pop group. The secret to your instant success? Maybe it's because they are from the same company as BTS ...

Super Junior never goes out of style! Premiered in 2005, the group has remained relevant for much longer than most K-pop bands. In 2019, its popularity has not waned. Their first big hit was “Sorry, Sorry” and their most recent was “Lo Siento”, but the only thing they should apologize for is that they have stolen the hearts of so many fans!

While many K-pop groups have a more teen and beloved style, Monsta X bets on powerful songs and a strong and more mature look. And it works! The band is very popular in Korea and other parts of the world, having already toured around the world. Recently, Monsta X collaborated with producer Steve Aoki, one of the great names in American music, to produce a song in English, “Play It Cool”. And it was a success!

Who doesn't like a hip-hop style K-pop group? With the support of veterans of the band 2PM, who helped write some of their songs, Got7 became another Korean hit. The group's choreographies are known to involve tricking, the incorporation of martial arts movements in dance steps.

If you like a good ballad to cry, BtoB is the right group for you. After a slightly uncertain start, the BtoB guys found their voice in the most sentimental songs. At the moment, 3 members of the group are doing their mandatory military service but the rest of the team continues to produce and promote their music, maintaining the popularity of BtoB.

Some Mamamoo fans have a weird habit: they bring radishes to the concerts! The reason? “Moo” looks like the Korean word “radish”. Unlike many groups that bet heavily on “cute” pop, Mamamoo women sing mainly in a more R&B style, with an emphasis on their ability to sing. But that doesn't make your music any less contagious!

iKON made its strong debut in 2015 and has not stopped! After participating in 2 contests, the group members already had many fans when they officially introduced themselves to the world. Therefore, all of his concerts have sold out very quickly. The band has collaborated with big names in K-pop, like Taeyang, from the BIGBANG group, and Psy, to write their own songs.

These guys are royalty in the world of K-pop! Active since 2008, SHINee remains very popular and has a very loyal fandom. The group is known for its very distinctive music, for its incredible choreography and, of course, for breaking the hearts of young women all over the world. At the moment, the band is inactive while Minho, Onew and Key fulfill their mandatory military service, but their 2018 songs remain on the most popular lists. SHINee, your fans have not forgotten you!

The story of Wanna One is very short. The group was launched in 2017, with the winners of a television contest called Produce 101. The 11 members won over many fans with their music, selling more than 1 million copies of their 1st album. Unfortunately, their contract with producer YMC Entertainment ended at the end of 2018 and the band will not continue. Still, Wanna One's songs are still very popular.

This group has a double personality! Its Red side is pop style, with strong colors and a lot of cuteness. His side Velvet (Velvet) is R&B, sexy, with songs that highlight his musical talent. It works! Red Velvet are so popular that they have already toured the United States and even played a concert in North Korea (which is reputed to hate everything about South Korea). Women in power, promoting peace!

TWICE is JYP Entertainment's current big hit. The group was formed from a television contest and the fans were captivated with each of the young women who make up the team. His songs are a hit on YouTube and several of his dance moves have gone viral on the internet. TWICE has some Japanese singers and has already released an album entirely in Japanese, "BDZ".

The name of the band means 17 but has “only” 13 members. Each member is part of one of 3 specialized units: Voice, Hip-Hop or Performance. Divided like this, everyone participates in the production process of their music and choreography. Their continued creation of new hits has secured their place among the most popular K-pop bands in recent years.

Blackpink only creates hits! His songs have broken records on YouTube, with "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" being one of the videos with the most views in 24 hours ever. Premiered in 2016, Blackpink women have collaborated with Dua Lipa and have gained recognition in several countries outside Asia. Few female K-pop groups achieve such fame.

Launched in 2012, Exo has set new records, with over 10 million albums sold! What's the secret to Exo's success? The group releases its songs in Korean and Mandarin Chinese. At first the band was divided into two groups, Exo-K (Korean) and Exo-M (Mandarin) but now they act (and break hearts) all together. The members are known for their impressive choreography and for being very popular on social media.

BTS is undoubtedly the biggest K-pop group today! The band has gained international recognition, with concerts in several countries, songs in the top of the rankings like the Bilboard Hot 100, participation in popular talk shows and even a contribution in the Grammys ceremony. The group members write their own songs and are not afraid to sing about complex and relevant topics, such as the challenges that today's young people face. The West is surrendered to its charm!