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BTS Probably one of the biggest boy bands in the world , BTS has become synonymous with K-pop , with their chart-buster music reaching a massive audience worldwide . Known as Bangtan Boys , they consist of members Jin , Suga , J-Hope , RM , Jimin , V , and Jungkook and are known for their energetic and synchronised performances and catchy numbers . They also had five consecutive songs at number one on the charts globally and became the first Korean band to get a Grammy nomination . Best Songs : Butter , Dynamite
BLACKPINK This Korean girl band have reached the heights of superstardom with their song reaching number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart , a rarity by an all-female group . Their music videos , which are an artistic paradise , have gathered millions of views thanks to the solid performances by band members Jisoo , Jennie , Rosé , and Lisa . Best Songs : Lovesick Girls , As If It ’ s Your Last
TWICE Transporting their audience to the land of honey blossoms and bubblegum , this girl band , consisting of nine members , is known for its distinct style sense and its really upbeat and cheerful songs . With many songs trending on TikTok and Instagram , their magic flows through their style and singing . Best Songs : Dance the Night Away , I Can ’ t Stop Me
ITZY Embedded in pop culture and winning multiple awards for their tracks , this K-pop group , which was formed in 2019 , saw a massive popularity burst when they won the ‘ Best New Artist Award ’ in almost all the major Korean awards . The young members have a unique look and artistic value , which makes them come together to form a musical charisma . Best Songs : Wannabe , Cake
ENHYPEN Making the music industry hymn to their songs , ENHYPHEN burst into the Korean music scene in 2020 when Belift Lab discovered them . It consists of seven band members as they conjoin their individuality , infusing the songs with groovy beats to sway their followers . Best Songs : Given-Taken , Fever
NCT Presenting a distinctive concept where the 22 members are regularly rotated in small sections to create an unrepeated musical concept each time , allowing their talent to correspond with different members . They are thus divided into five subunits : NCT U , NCT 127 , NCT Dream , and NCT DoJaeJung . Best Songs : Cherry Bomb , Without You
Red Velvet Debuting in 2014 as a fourmember band , this girl band added another member one year later , composed of members Irene , Seulgi , Wendy , Joy , and Yeri . Becoming one of the biggest names in the industry , they have over eight million listeners each month , which speaks volumes about their music capabilities .
Best Songs : Red Flavour , Bad Boy
SuperM Reigning on the top of the charts , the band debuted their self-titled EP in 2019 , which quickly climbed the charts to the US Billboard 200 No . 1 , making them the first Asian band to do so with a debut . The seven members have actively participated in social campaigns and made heart-thumping music . Best Songs : Jopping , Tiger Inside
SEVENTEEN Having over 10 million albums sold along with 2 billion streams , SEVENTEEN is a sensational boy band whose 13 members perform in units of three and have made people fall in love with their beats instantly . Their achievements include having two No . 1s on Billboard Top Album sales and grabbing a nomination at the MTV Video Music Awards . Best Songs : Pretty U , Clap
EXO A confluence of many music genres and coming up with the freshest songs , EXO has created a niche with their sensational hits , four reaching No . 1 on Billboard ’ s World Albums chart . Best Songs : Call Me Baby , Lucky One
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