Top 10 Most Popular K-pop Groups In 2021

If you want to know which are the world’s popular K-pop bands in 2021, follow this list of the top 10 most popular K-pop groups in 2021.

Korean popular music (K-pop) is a style of popular music such as pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, electronic dance, folk, classical, etc. originating in South Korea. Some popular K-pop idols are breaking the internet and devising new dynamics in the entertainment world. The competition and entertainment have grown in recent times as several K-pop groups of boys and girls have joined the stage. This has made it overwhelming for K-pop fans to know which are the best and popular K-pop bands and you are also here for the same. You have landed on the most appropriate webpage as this includes information of the top ten most popular K-pop groups worldwide in 2021.

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10. Astro

Astro, one of the most popular K-pop groups in 2021 consists of six members. Before making their first debut, they were under the training of a talent development program. After that, they started in a drama series named To be continued, and then they made their debut. Billboard had also honored them as the best new K-pop groups of this year. They’re one of the famous album Spring up was released in 2017. Astro members name is Jinjin, Moonbin, Sanha, MJ, Rocky, and Eunwoo. However, they are new in the K-Pop industry and striving to expand like a pro.

9. Wanna One

Formed by CJ E&M, this group claims to settle themselves in number two for the top 10 most popular K-pop groups. Their highly emerging electro-pop songs and stabilized choreography has made them top K-pop brands of Korea. In 2017, produce 101 gained a lot of attention from people all around the world. However, the members of this group planned to disband by the end of 2018 for their solo careers. This famous brand consists of 11 members: Ji Seong, Sung Woon, Min Hyun, Seong Woo, Ji Hoon, Woo Jin, Jae Hwan, King Daniel, Jin Young, and others.

8. Got7

Got7 is another Korean K-pop brand that was created by JYP Entertainment. Their debut single was “Girls, Girls, Girls” in January 2014. However, their debut single was failed to make much at that time. After that, they decided to combine the unique style in their pops by infusing martial art and b-boy. They came back with their new strategy in the track, ‘Just Right‘. The catchy words, the mesmerizing chorus made them bounce back to claim their name in the list of top ten Korean pop brand list. This group already has 5 albums. Some of their most famous tracks are If you do, Eclipse, Just Right, A, Lullaby, etc.

7. Twice

Twice is another form of JYP entertainment and one of the most popular K-pop groups(girls) in 2021. It was formed in 2015. Initially, this group started with 8 girls. Their first debut was made on October 20, 2015. The ‘Like OOH AHH’ is their official debut that combines a youthful sensation on their catchy lines. However, the music video with zombies and iconic breakdance gave it another level. Their 2016 hit ‘Cheer Up’ did not make much. ‘Heart Attack’ reached the expected level.

6. Red Velvet

We can’t ignore Red Velvet while listing the topmost popular K-pop groups in the world. This is another South Korean Girl group begun by SM entertainment. It started with only 4 members but after their debut, the tally went up to 5. Their songs gained popularity in the current generation. They made their debut on KBS’s Music Bank with the track Happiness on 1st August 2014. To date, this group has only released two albums. Their team member Wendy collaborated with the American Musician and artist John Legend in the track names Written in The Stars.

5. Monsta X

Monsta X successfully holds the 5th spot among the top 10 popular K-pop groups in 2021. This famous South Korean K-pop group was formed in 2014 and since then known for its dynamic style, a great combo of EDM, hip hop, and pop. Their first official debut was made on May 14, 2015, with the song named Trespass. The famous South Korean rapper and producer named Rhymer produced the track. This track reflected Monsta X’s different and unique character.

This group reflects their charm that attracts people of every age. Their first full-length studio album The Clan makes them have a spot on Billboard’s World Albums in the US. Monsta X has only 6 members but it started with 7 members along and due to controversies over there, Wonho, a member, left the group on 2019, 31st October. They have already released 6 albums which include 3 Korean albums, 2 Japanese albums, and 1 English album.

4. NCT

The NCT induced an interesting concept in the world of K-pop. NCT or Neo Culture Technology consists of 21 members as of April 2021. This group divided into many small units and move all over the world. However, the first group unit was introduced in April 2016. In the beginning, it had only two members named Mark and Jaehyun, later they added 7 more members. Their second sub-unit is NCT 127. NCT Dream and WayV is another part of this brand. While the NCT127 is based in Seoul and the Subunit WayV is based in China.

Their first album was released in 2021 NCT 2018 Empathy and the 2nd one in 2 part NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 which collectively sold above 2.6 million copies within 2 months. This group had received their first Grand Daesang Award at Asia Artist Awards 2020. Nowadays, this also one of the popular K-pop bands in the world.

3. Blackpink

The highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard Hot 100 Blackpink is another successful Seoul-born K-pop girl group. This group consists of members like Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa.

The group is the first K-pop group that joined YouTube’s ‘billion views club’ in November 2019. Their single Ddu-Du Ddu-Du was played huge times. Their album in 2020 “The Album” become the 1st ever album to sell more than one million copies by a Korean girl group. This track made them more famous worldwide.

Remember Gangnam Style? This is one of their Korean acts with Psy for joining the club. In the recent performance In Your Area, there were shown a total audience of 205000 people. There is a rumor in the industry that this group will be collaborating with Lady Gaga on their upcoming album. So, wait and see as nothing is confirmed here.

2. EXO

This fantastic K-pop group first made their debut in 2012 and from this time they started to gain a big fanbase. The group members Chanyeol, Suho, D.O Xiumin are in the army now. So currently this group is inactive. However, the other members of EXO still releasing their singles. This group is widely famous for its tracks Slowly, Call me bat, Love me right, Monster, Lotto did a trick for them. Being part of UNICEF, they are growing worldwide like BTS. Don’t forget, Exo’, a fandom name Exo-Ls. No doubt, this is another one of the popular K-pop groups in 2021.

1. BTS

BTS is the first K-pop group that has won a Billboard Music Award and currently the most popular K-pop group in 2021. They are the best-selling artist in South Korean history and the first South Korean act that has gained more than 10 million followers on Twitter. This team has seven members who are RM, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jim, Suga, and Jungkook. Their dance-oriented K-pop combines the hip-hop influence which makes it unique from others. However, their k-pop music is composed, produced, and written by themselves. This team is also known as Bantan Boys and Beyond the Scene. Discovered in 2013, they have put the K-pop lovers under the world of a classic level of entertainment.

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