There’s something for everyone in K-pop—from catchy hooks, exemplary production to stunning visuals. Over the years, the industry has managed to mix and match genres seamlessly, making music that speaks to everyone, regardless of language. With the global rise of K-pop, communities of fans have spawned all over the world.
Well, truthfully half the fun of K-pop comes from the fandom—stanning your favorite singers goes by the age-old rule: The more the merrier. Here’s a rundown of groups you should check out, and which songs to start with.
1TEAM (2019)
Fandom name: Team One
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Vibe”
AB6IX (2019)
Fandom name: ABNEW
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Breathe”
A.C.E. (2017)
Fandom name: Choice
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Under Cover”
AOA (2012)
Fandom name: Elvis
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Heart Attack”
Apink (2011)
Fandom name: Pink Panda
Number of members: 6
Known for: “NoNoNo”
ASTRO (2016)
Fandom name: Aroha
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Crazy Sexy Cool”
ATEEZ (2018)
Fandom name: ATINY
Number of members: 8
Known for: “Say My Name”
BLACKPINK (2016)
Fandom name: Blink
Number of members: 4
Known for: “DDU-DU DDU-DU”
BTOB (2012)
Fandom name: Melody
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Missing You”
BTS (2013)
Fandom name: Army
Number of members: 7
Known for: “FIRE”
Cherry Bullet (2019)
Fandom name: Lullet
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Hands Up”
CIX (2019)
Fandom name: FIX (Faith in CIX)
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Movie Star”
CLC (2015)
Fandom name: Cheshire
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Hobgoblin”
DAY6 (2015)
Fandom name: My Day
Number of members: 5
Known for: “You Were Beautiful”
DREAMCATCHER (2017)
Fandom name: InSomnia
Number of members: 7
Known for: “You and I”
ELRIS (2017)
Fandom name: BLRIS
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Summer Dream”
EVERGLOW (2019)
Fandom name: For Ever
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Bon Bon Chocolat”
EXID (2012)
Fandom name: LEGGO
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Up & Down”
EXO (2012)
Fandom name: EXO-L
Number of members: 9
Known for: “Growl”
fromis_9 (2018)
Fandom name: Flover
Number of members: 9
Known for: “Love Bomb”
GFRIEND (2015)
Fandom name: Buddy
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Me Gustas Tu”
(G)-IDLE (2018)
Fandom name: Neverland
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Latata”
Girls’ Generation (2007)
Fandom name: SONE
Number of members: 8
Known for: “Gee”
Golden Child (2017)
Fandom name: Goldenness
Number of members: 10
Known for: “Wannabe”
GOT7 (2014)
Fandom name: iGOT7 (Ahgase)
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Hard Carry”
gugudan (2016)
Fandom name: Dear Friend (Dan-jjaks)
Number of members: 8
Known for: “Not That Type”
HINAPIA (2019)
Fandom name: UBY
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Drip”
iKON (2015)
Fandom name: iKONIC
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Love Scenario”
ITZY (2019)
Fandom name: Midzy
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Dalla Dalla”
IZ*ONE (2018)
Fandom name: Wiz*one
Number of members: 12
Known for: “Violeta”
KARD (2017)
Fandom name: Hidden Kard
Number of members: 4
Known for: “Don’t Recall”
LABOUM (2014)
Fandom name: Latte
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Between Us”
LOONA (2018)
Fandom name: Orbit
Number of members: 12
Known for: “Butterfly”
Lovelyz (2014)
Fandom name: Lovelinus
Number of members: 8
Known for: “Ah-Choo”
MAMAMOO (2014)
Fandom name: Moomoo
Number of members: 4
Known for: “You’re the Best”
MOMOLAND (2016)
Fandom name: Merry-Go-Round
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Boom Boom”
MONSTA X (2015)
Fandom name: Monbebe
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Hero”
NCT (2016)
Fandom name: NCTzen
Number of members: Currently 21
Known for: “Cherry Bomb—NCT 127,” “My First and Last—NCT Dream,” “Boss— NCT U”
NU’EST (2012)
Fandom name: L.O.Λ.E (Love)
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Face”
N.Flying (2015)
Fandom name: N.Fia
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Rooftop”
Oh My Girl (2015)
Fandom name: Miracle
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Secret Garden”
ONEUS (2019)
Fandom name: To Moon
Number of members: 6
Known for: “LIT”
PENTAGON (2016)
Fandom name: Monbebe
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Shine”
Red Velvet (2014)
Fandom Name: Reveluv
Number of Members: 5
Known for: “Red Flavor”
Rocket Punch (2019)
Fandom Name: Ketchy
Number of Members: 6
Known for: “BIM BAM BUM”
SEVENTEEN (2015)
Fandom name: Carat
Number of members: 13
Known for: “Aju Nice”
SF9 (2016)
Fandom name: Fantasy
Number of members: 9
Known for: “Fan Fare”
SHINee (2008)
Fandom name: Shawol
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Replay”
Stray Kids (2017)
Fandom name: Stay
Number of members: 8
Known for: “My Pace”
Super Junior (2005)
Fandom name: E.L.F (Ever Lasting Friends)
Number of members: 10
Known for: “Sorry, Sorry”
The Boyz (2017)
Fandom name: THE B (Deobi)
Number of members: 11
Known for: “No Air”
The Rose (2017)
Fandom name: Black Rose
Number of members: 4
Known for: “Sorry”
TWICE (2015)
Fandom name: ONCE
Number of members: 9
Known for: “TT”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (2019)
Fandom name: MOA (Moment of Alwaysness)
Number of members: 5
Known for: “Crown”
VERIVERY (2019)
Fandom name: VERRER
Number of members: 7
Known for: “Ring Ring Ring”
VICTON (2016)
Fandom name: Alice (Always we love the Voice)
Number of members: 7
Known for: “nostalgic night”
VIXX (2012)
Fandom name: Starlight
Number of members: 6
Known for: “Chained Up”
Weki Meki (2017)
Fandom name: Ki-Ling
Number of members: 8
Known for: “Picky Picky”
WINNER (2014)
Fandom name: Inner Circle (Incle)
Number of members: 4
Known for: “Really, Really”
WJSN (Cosmic Girls) (2016)
Fandom name: Ujung (Friendship)
Number of members: 13
Known for: “Secret”
