K-pop is an abbreviation formed from the phrase "Korean popular music." The genre appeared in the middle of the last century, but then it was of little interest to anyone.
Now this is not just music, it is a large-scale musical subculture that has fans all over the world. Young people from different countries, including Russia, are fond of South Korean fashion and style.
K-pop is a mixture of styles: hip-hop, electro-pop, dance music and modern rhythm and blues. The performances of the k-pop groups are different from the others by their entertainment. Participants choose bright costumes, their choreography is always at the highest level.
Another distinguishing feature is the number. There are many participants in the groups. In Korea, there are very few singers who are engaged in a solo career, known abroad.
Below is a ranking of the most popular Korean k-pop groups that are known around the world.
10. BIGBANG
South Korean music group, consists of five young guys. In 2006, viewers could see for themselves how it formed Bigbang. A documentary was shown on TV, where the young men competed with each other for the right to become a member of the collective.
Their debut took place in August 2006, the first song with the straightforward title “La la la” liked the audience, but it was too early to talk about fame.
In 2007, BIGBANG released their first album, the single “Lies” became mega-popular. Then the group set its record: “Lies” took first place in the music charts for as long as 7 weeks.
Further activities of BIGBANG were quite successful. At the end of 2017, the group went on a concert tour. Participants said goodbye to fans, they were drafted into the army. They promised to return and continue their musical career.
9. NCT
Boyband was formed in 2016. Its distinguishing feature is an unlimited number of participants. They come together in several different groups. They are not forbidden to form new units and move from one "unit" to another.
The first NCT U unit debuted in April 2016, it included five members. Already on July 1, they announced the creation of the second unit NCT 127 (7 participants). The third unit of NCT Dream debuted on August 19.
Unit Songs NCT regularly appear on the music charts, they have an impressive list of nominations for prizes, among them there are those that brought victory. The most successful unit is NCT 127.
8. MONSTA X
The famous group was formed according to the results of the show “Without Mercy”. Young people in the amount of 12 people had to fight "for a place in the sun."
Seven lucky people became members of the new boy band. May 13, 2015 they debuted at the event for beginners. The next day, the album "Trespass" and a clip for the song of the same name were released. Soon the second album was presented.
MONSTA X took 22nd place in the top sales among artists of Korea, but that's not all. Among male performers, guys took 18th place. MONSTA X's third album was a real breakthrough.
In 2018, the group went on a world tour, which brought her overwhelming success. Now it is popular all over the world.
7. B.A.P
The group was formed in 2012. The boy band consisted of 6 members.
The organizers decided to go the non-traditional way and made a documentary film-story. Members of the group - 6 alien creatures, they flew to Earth to save it (for some reason), as well as build a musical career.
Abbreviation B.A.P translated into Russian means “Best. Absolute. Ideal. " How things were going with saving the planet is not known, but in music the guys achieved certain successes.
Sales of the first album were impressive: 10 thousand copies per day. Love of fans, world tour - the group’s affairs went very well.
In 2018, it was disbanded. The participants did not renew the contracts, everyone preferred to go their own way.
6. VIXX
The story of the boy band is no different from the others. The group was formed with the help of a reality show. Spectators themselves could select participants by voting.
The group included 6 youths. Each of them has its own role. One sings, the other raps, the third is engaged in staging dances ...
Performances Vixx spectacular, interesting to watch, each song is a story. The team debuted in 2012, during which time VIXX changed its style several times. At first, the participants acted as vampires, then they changed their black clothes to light ones and sang about love and romance.
In 2016, the group recorded three albums, they were dedicated to the ancient Greek gods. Now nothing is known about VIXX's plans. They haven’t released new albums for a long time, some of the members have gone solo.
5. SHINee
The group was founded in 2008. Initially, it consisted of 5 participants, but one of them committed suicide.
The goal was set for the boy band - to become trendsetters not only in music, but also in dance, fashion.
Their first mini-album was called "Replay", the group immediately attracted the attention of young people. The first studio album won the "Best New Album of the Year" nomination.
SHINee gained popularity throughout Asia. The participants are not in vain called the princes of Korean pop music, they are known all over the world. Any Korean group will envy the list of SHINee awards and nominations.
4. SEVENTEEN
The group was created in 2015, consists of 13 members. They form 3 sub-groups in different directions of music: hip-hop, vocals, performances.
The group has not released a single yet, but the audience already knew about it - from the reality show. The debut took place on the showcase of the popular channel.
The mini-album "17 Carat" was in the top ten. The second album was no less successful. He became the best-selling in Korea in 2015, and also brought SEVENTEEN many rewards. In 2016, the group went on a tour of Asia, and in 2017 on a world tour.
Now the members of the group continue to work fruitfully, in early 2019, the single “Home” was released, which became the most popular track for the entire existence of the boy band.
3. GOT7
Year of education 2014, number of participants 7. The group attracted public attention with the help of unusual performances that contain elements of tricking (sports movement, it looks quite spectacular).
The Boys band debuted in 2014, it included not only Koreans, three participants hailing from other countries. The first album reached the top of the Billboard world chart.
On the account Got7 many victories, but they continue to win new fans around the world.
2. EXO
The Boys band was formed in 2011, 12 members who are in two sub-groups. They have the same music, the only difference is in the language. One group sings in Korean, the other in Chinese.
The first studio album was released in 2013. Soon, the single "Wolf" in both versions stormed the heights of Billboard. Group EXO became the record holder for the number of albums sold.
In 2018, the boy band had a great honor. They were invited to close the Olympic Games in Pchenkhan. One of the participants performed the anthem in front of the International Olympic Committee.
1. BTS
The boy band was formed in 2013, the number of participants is 7 people. The first album was released in 2013. He helped the group win the “Best New Artist” nomination.
Bts became a popular group, but what real success was, the members only found out when their second studio album was released. BTS received worldwide recognition, it became known as the best Korean group.
Victory in the nomination "Best Social Media Artist", 7th place on the Billboard chart, high album sales - not a single Korean team has achieved such success before.
In 2018 - 2019, BTS participants became the most discussed people in the world, only their lazy people did not talk about their achievements.