K-pop has become such a global phenomenon nowadays, and this article shares with you some of the biggest South Korean girl groups from the new generations and their most popular and viewed music videos on YouTube.
Blackpink – DDU-DU DDU-DU
Debuted in August 2016, Blackpink is one of the most famous and highest-earning girl groups from South Korea. Blackpink was formed by YG Entertainment, which is one of the biggest South Korean entertainment companies. Blackpink consists of four members, Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo and Rosé. There is no doubt that Blackpink is currently the biggest and the most successful girl groups in the world. Some of Blackpink’s most popular songs are “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”, “Kill This Love”, “Boombayah” and “How You Like That”.
Twice – What Is Love?
Twice was formed under the 2015 reality girl group survival show “Sixteen” and debuted in October, 2015 under JYP Entertainment. Twice has been titled the “National Girl Group” in South Korea. Twice has nine members, Nayeon, Sana, Mina, Tzuyu, Momo, Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, Dahyun and Jihyo. Twice rose to domestic fame with their single “Cheer Up” in 2016, and their other popular songs are “Like OOH-AHH”, “What is Love?”, “TT”, “Likey” and “Fancy”.
ITZY – WANNABE
Debuted in February, 2019, Itzy is another popular girl group under JYP Entertainment. Itzy has five memebrs, Yeji, Ryujin, Lia, Yuna and Chaeryeong. One of Itzy’s most popular songs is “Wannabe”; their other songs include “Dalla Dalla”, which is Itzy’s debut single, “Icy”, “Not Shy”, “Loco”, “Cheshire” and “Sneakers”.
Red Velvet – Bad Boy
Red Velvet is formed by SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s largest entertainment companies, in August, 2014. Red Velvet’s members are Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Yeri and Joy. The group debuted with their single “Happiness”, and their other popular songs include “Bad Boy”, “Psycho”, “Russian Roulette”, “Peek-a-Boo”, “Red Flavor”, “Dumb Dumb” and “Power Up”.
(G)I-DLE – Queencard
(G)I-dle is another famous South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group consists of five members, Soyeon, Minnie, Miyeon, Shuhua and Yuqi. (G)I-dle debuted in August, 2021 with their single “Latata”. (G)I-dle has been considered one of the most successful South Korean girl groups outside of the “big four” record labels, which are SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and HYBE (originally as Big Hit Entertainment). Some of (G)I-dle’s most popular songs are “Queencard”, “Tomboy”, “Nxde”, “Oh My God”, “Hann (Alone)”, “Lion”, “Hwaa”, “Super Lady”, “Senorita” and “Uh-oh”.
Aespa – Next Level
Aespa is a popular girl group under SM Entertainment and is known for popularizing the metaverse concept and hyperpop music. The group has four members, Karina, Winter, Ningning and Giselle. They debuted in November, 2020 with their single “Black Mamba”. Their other popular songs are “Next Level”, “Savage”, “Drama”, “Spicy” and “Girls”.
IVE – After LIKE
Ive is a rising girl group under Starship Entertainment. Debuted in December, 2021, Ive consists of six members, Wonyoung, Yujin, Leeseo, Liz, Rei and Gaeul. Ive’s debut single is “Eleven”, and their other popular songs are “I am”, “After Like”, “Love Dive”, “Kitsch” and “Baddie”.
BabyMonster – Batter Up
BabyMonster is a rookie girl group formed by YG Entertainment and officially debuted on April 1, 2024. Their debut single is “Batter Up”, and they has released three music videos, “Batter Up”, “Stuck in the Middle” and “Sheesh”. BabyMonster’s seven members are Rami, Ahyeon, Rora, Chiquita, Asa, Pharita and Ruka.
NewJeans – OMG
NewJeans debuted in July, 2022 under the label ADOR. The group has five members, Danielle, Hyein, Minji, Haerin and Hanni, and their debut single is “Attention”, which was a smash hit. Other songs of NewJeans are “OMG”, “Hype Boy”, “Super Shy”, “ETA” and “New Jeans”.
LE SSERAFIM – Antifragile
Le Sserafim is a rising South Korean girl group formed by Source Music. The group, consisting of five members, Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Sakura, Eunchae and Kazuha, debuted in May, 2022. Le Sserafim’s debut single is “Fearless”; their other popular songs include “Antifragile”, “Easy”, “Unforgiven”, “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” and “Smart”.
