Top 10 Most Popular K-Pop Groups in the World 2024

K-pop music is quite fascinating and comprises multiple genres such as pop, folk, country, hip-hop, R&B, rock, jazz, and many more. They were always popular in Korea and surrounding regions but lately have gained popularity all over the world. While there are several K-Pop groups in the world, some have been able to change the complete landscape of the music industry with their singing and performance style.

Top 10 Most Popular KPop Groups in the World 2024

Check out the list of the world’s top 10 most famous K-Pop groups along with their debut year and member names.

World’s Best K-Pop Groups 2024

Now that we already know the names and members of the most famous K-Pop Groups in the world, here’s a little bit more information about them.

1. BTS

BTS is undoubtedly the most popular K-Pop group in the world and also the best-selling artist in South Korean history. The group was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under the record label Big Hit Entertainment. The group is currently out of activity to complete their mandatory South Korean military service and will reunite in 2025.

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2. Blackpink

Blackpink is the most popular girl group in the world and the most successful Korean girl group internationally. They were also the first Korean girl group to top the Billboard Emerging Artists chart and the first overall to top the Billboard Artist 100. Some of their most popular songs include “Ice Cream”, “Pink Venom”, “Shut Down”, etc.

3. Exo

Exo is a well-renowned boy pop band consisting of nine members from both China and South Korea. The group actively performs in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese languages. Apart from being a member of the band, each of the members also has a solo career in music, film, and television.

4. NCT

NCT (full form: Neo Culture Technology) is a pretty large boy band comprising a total of 23 members. Divided into five different sub-units, the members are popular for their versatility and powerful performances. They are also termed K-pop’s “most experimental boy band”.

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5. Seventeen

A “self-producing” idol group, the members of Seventeen pop band are known for their own songwriting and choreography. All thirteen members of the band perform as one group and their each and every performance is very unique and breathtaking. The group made its debut in 2015 with the play “17 Carat”.

6. Red Velvet

Red Velvet is another popular Korean girl pop group that has gained immense popularity not only in Korea but on an international level. The group has been recognized by Forbes Korea Power Celebrity globally and was even included in Time’s and Billboard’s list of most famous K-pop artists in 2020.

7. Twice

Twice is a South Korean girl group that rose to prominence in Korea in 2016 and was soon recognized internationally. The group is the first female band from Korea to simultaneously top both Billboard’s World Albums and World Digital Song Sales charts. Some of their popular include “Talk that Talk”, “The Feels”, “Alcohol-Free”, and others.

8. Monsta X

Monsta X is a K-pop group known for their aggressive style, vicious rap verses, and striking vocals. Currently, there are six members in this group. “Love Killa”, “Beautiful Liar”, “Shoot Out”, “Gambler” and “Rush Hour” are some of their highly popular songs.

9. ITZY

Itzy, formed in 2019, is a popular Korean girl group that have won Rookie of the Year Award, New Artist of the Year Award, Best New Female Artist Award, and others. They have also become the first K-pop girl group to achieve a “Rookie Grand Slam” by winning every award in the rookie category.

10. TXT

The list of top 10 most popular K-Pop groups in the world 2024 concludes with Tomorrow X Together (abbreviated as TXT). Formed by Big Hit Entertainment, the group made its debut in 2019 with the play The Dream Chapter: Star. The group has earned several new artist awards, including Rookie of the Year, New Artist of the Year, etc.

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