BTS was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013. They did not come from one of the big three K-pop entertainment companies, but rather from Big Hit Entertainment, a relatively unknown K-pop entertainment company at the time. Many people are unaware that BTS debuted in 2013 and has worked tirelessly for many years to get to where they are now. They were the first K-pop group to present an award at the Grammys, perform live on Saturday Night Live, and attend the Billboard Music Awards. Many of their K-pop music videos are among the most popular on YouTube.

They are now unquestionably the most popular K-pop boy group in the world. BTS has already sold out stadiums around the world, including London's Wembley Stadium. In addition, they have worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Halsey, Charli XCX, and Steve Aoki. Many of their videos are extremely well produced and rank among the top K-pop videos of all time.

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Twitter: @BTS_twt

Instagram: @bts.bighitofficial

Facebook: facebook.com/bangtan.official

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLkAepWjdylmXSltofFvsYQ

They are regarded as the first kings of K-pop boy groups. Big Bang began in 2006 under YG Entertainment. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. They've won a slew of awards and helped put K-pop on the map around the world. They have sold over 150 million records worldwide and are Asia's best-selling group of all time. They were also the first Korean artists to be included on the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2016) and 30 Under 30 list of most influential musicians in the world (2017).

What makes them truly unique is that some of the members have gone on to have successful solo careers. G-Dragon, the most famous Big Bang member, has become a style/fashion icon and has released numerous solo albums, including Heartbreaker. Not all of the members have achieved success, as one of them, Seungri, was involved in a scandal stemming from the Burning Sun Incident.

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Website: ygbigbang.com

Facebook: facebook.com/BIGBANG/

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzw-C7fNfs018R1FzIKnlaA

EXO is one of the most successful K-pop boy groups of all time. They are frequently compared to BTS, but their music is very different. EXO was created by SM Entertainment and features less global/western sounds and more Asian-oriented sounds. As a result, many of their songs are not rap-heavy, giving them a lot of creative freedom when writing songs. EXO also has some of the best dance choreography in the industry. All of the EXO members have become extremely wealthy and successful.

Early in 2012, EXO's first two singles were released. Their next single, MAMA, was released in both Korean and Chinese, and it quickly went viral in both countries. This was followed in 2013 by XOXO, their first full-length album, and the rest, as they say, is history in K-pop. From 2014 to 2018, the band was ranked as one of the top five most influential celebrities on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list and has been dubbed the "Kings of K-pop" and the "Biggest boyband in the world" by various media outlets.

Detailed information:

Twitter: @weareoneEXO

Instagram: @weareone.exo

Facebook: facebook.com/weareoneEXO

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzCedBCSSltI1TFd3bKyN6g

Super Junior debuted around the same time as Big Bang. They debuted as a 13-member group under SM Entertainment! SM chose the members based on their previous work as MCs, models, actors, and radio hosts. This explains why many of the members have achieved success in fields other than Super Junior, such as business and acting.

They rose to prominence with their song Sorry, Sorry. The group is well-known not only for its great visual music videos but also for its personality. Many of the members are active on social media, where they can display their goofy side.

For four years in a row, Super Junior was the best-selling K-pop artist. The group has received thirteen Mnet Asian Music Awards, nineteen Golden Disc Awards, and is the second singing group to win Favorite Artist Korea at the 2008 MTV Asia Awards, following jtL in 2003.

Detailed information:

Instagram: @superjunior

Facebook: facebook.com/superjunior

YouTube: youtube.com/SUPERJUNIOR

SHINee first appeared in K-pop in 2008. They are a five-piece band known not only for their music but also for their fashion and fitness. Their highly synchronized and complex dance choreography made them popular among Kpop fans. The members were known for their impressive array of muscles and six-pack abs, which accentuated their dances. However, in 2010, their image shifted to a more mature and grown-up appearance.

SHINee has a massive fan base throughout Asia, particularly in Japan. They were the first non-Japanese group to have three singles charts at the top of the Oricon weekly singles chart. The group was also a huge success in Korea. They were named honorary ambassadors of Seoul's Gangnam District.

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Instagram: @shinee

Facebook: facebook.com/shinee

YouTube: youtube.com/user/SHINee

TVXQ is also known as DBSK, which translates to the Rising Gods of the East. They were formed in 2003 by SM Entertainment and began as a five-member boy group. They really broke through with Mirotic in 2008, which is still regarded as one of the most popular Kpop songs of all time.

TVXQ has become one of Asia's most successful music acts of their generation, selling over 10 million physical records in the first ten years of their career. For their enormous success and contributions to the Hallyu, they are frequently referred to as "Asia's Stars" and the "Kings of K-pop." According to the Oricon, TVXQ has the most number-one singles and albums in Japan for a foreign artist and is also Japan's best-selling foreign artist in CD singles of all time. TVXQ is the first non-Japanese Asian artist to headline a five-Dome tour in the United States, as well as the first foreign artist to perform at Nissan Stadium. According to Billboard, the group is "K-pop royalty".

Detailed information:

Twitter: @TVXQ

Instagram: @tvxq.official

Facebook: facebook.com/tvxq

YouTube: youtube.com/c/TVXQ

2PM is popular not only in South Korea but also in Japan. JYP Entertainment launched the group, which made its debut in Japan in 2011 to great acclaim. Over the course of five years, 2PM toured throughout Japan, where they developed a devoted fan base.

2PM also received many awards during action time, such as the Artist of the Year award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Disk Bonsang Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, Most Influential Stars at the 2010 Mnet 20's Choice Awards, etc.

They are known for their old-school sound, and in comparison to most K-pop boy groups, 2PM has opted for a more grown-up look. Following the tour for Gentlemen's Game, the band went on indefinite hiatus in July 2017 due to military service. Following the discharge of the members, 2PM released their seventh studio album Must in June 2021.

Detailed information:

Twitter: @follow_2PM

Instagram: @real_2pmstagram

Facebook: facebook.com/2pm.jype

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBpzJvEhkemwMOkYLq9yUsA

NCT is one of SM Entertainment's hottest Kpop boy groups right now. NCT was founded in 2016. NCT U was the first unit introduced in 2016, and it was followed by NCT 127. Later, there was NCT Dream, a teen group. NCT is the umbrella group, and their second album will be released in late 2020. NCT 2020 Resonance Part 1/Part 2 was a two-part album. Within 60 days, it sold over 2.6 million copies. As a result, the album has become SM Entertainment's best-selling physical release.

NCT also received a large number of awards. The first Daesang Award of the group is at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards. Besides, they also received Album of the Year (Daesang) at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards for NCT 127, Best Group (Overseas) at the 2021 Asian Pop Music Awards, etc.

Detailed information:

Twitter: @NCTsmtown

Instagram: @nct

Facebook: facebook.com/NCT.smtown

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCwgtORdDtUKhpjE1VBv6XfA

Monsta X is a South Korean boy band formed through Starship Entertainment's reality survival show No.Mercy. Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, and Hyungwon are the current members of the group. Monsta X has been known for their aggressive style, which combines elements of hip hop, EDM, and pop. This aggressive style has influenced the fourth generation of K-pop, with "tracks centered around loud, clattering, electronic instrumentals, vicious rap verses, and striking vocals".

While they are known for their intense style, their albums are often "a mix of intense songs and softer ballads". According to Michael Cerio of Radio.com, their EP Follow: Find You is "a balance of ballads and bangers". Billboard's Tamar Herman described their album All About Luv as a departure from the boisterous "dance-oriented album" they typically release in the South Korean music market, instead of focusing on "an overwhelming sense of sentimentality and smoothness". The album was also credited with demonstrating that "K-pop transcends language barriers".

Detailed information:

Instagram: @official_monsta_x

Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialMonstaX

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCZvCP6sWj75MwpUP4LVtpNw

Pledis Entertainment formed the South Korean boy band Seventeen. They made their debut with the EP 17 Carat on May 26, 2015. The album went on to become the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the United States, and it was the only debut album to appear on Billboard's "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" chart. Seventeen members perform as one group, and are divided into three units, each with a different area of specialization: "Hip-Hop Team", "Vocal Team", and "Performance Team". Seventeen has released three studio albums and twelve EPs since its inception.

Seventeen is a "self-producing" idol group, with members actively involved in songwriting, choreography, and other aspects of their music and performances. Various domestic and international media outlets have dubbed the group "Performance Kings", "Theater Kids of K-pop", and "K-pop Performance Powerhouse".

Detailed information:

Twitter: @pledis_17

Instagram: @saythename_17

Facebook: facebook.com/seventeennews

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCfkXDY7vwkcJ8ddFGz8KusA