One of the most admirable features of being in a group includes good teamwork and the feeling of togetherness. Korean Pop, generally called K-Pop, is gaining success worldwide thanks to the fantastic K-Pop Idols constantly promoting Korean culture through their songs, performances, and words. It becomes their greatest strength when a group is still intact without disbanding, despite getting hit by various obstacles on their way to success, like receiving constant hate, non-stop criticism, and toxic comments. This article will provide information about some of the Infamous K-Pop groups that are still active ten years after their debut.
1. B.T.S
Bangtan Sonyeondan, popularly known as B.T.S., is the record-breaking K-Pop Boy Band, having its debut under BigHit Entertainment (now known as HYBE) on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven talented members, Kim Namjoon (R.M.) as the leader of the group, Kim Seokjin (Jin), Min Yoongi (Suga), Jung Hoseok (JHope), Park Jimin (Jimin), Kim Taehyung (V), and Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook). B.T.S., South Korea's pride, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 13, with the whole of Seoul turning into a beautiful land of Purple, the group's signature color representing them and their fans, ARMY. The septet has surprised the ARMYs with heartfelt letters and messages, along with their release of a brand new song, Take Two, in honor of their 10th anniversary. The group continues to thrive, promoting Korean culture, and has been awarded The Order Of Cultural Merit by the Korean Government, making them the youngest recipients.
2. BtoB
BtoB (Born to Beat) is a South Korean Boy Band originally consisting of seven members, Yook Sung-Jae (currently the group's leader), Seo Eun-Kwang, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-sub, Im Hyun-sik, Penial Sin, and Jung Il-hun, debuted under Cube Entertainment, on March 21, 2012. Jung Il-hoon left the group on December 31, 2020. Gaining success worldwide with the love of their beloved fans, Melody, the group continues to stand together even after ten years. BtoB released their 12th mini album, 'Wind And Wish,' composed of five tracks, on May 2, 2023.
3. EXO
EXO is a K-Pop group Formed by S.M. Entertainment, currently consisting of nine members, Kim Jun Myeon (Suho) as the leader of the group, Kim Min-Seok (Xiumin), Zhang Yixing (Lay), Byun Baekhyun (Baekhyun), Kim Jongdae (Chen), Park Chanyeol (Chanyeol), Do Kyungsoo (D.O.), Kim Jong In (Kai), and Oh Sehun (Sehun), debuted on April 8, 2012. The original lineup comprised 12 members, including former members Kris, Tao, and Luhan. Confirming the news to have a comeback next month with their latest album, the group is receiving much encouragement from the fans, Exols.
4. Vixx
Vixx, an acronym for Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis, is a K-pop Boy Band under Jellyfish Entertainment; it originally consisted of six members, with Cha Hak Yeon (N) as the leader of the group, Jung Taek Woon (L.E.O.) Lee Jae Hwan (KEN), Han Sanghyuk (Hyuk), Lee Hong Bin (Hongbin), and Kim Won Shik (Ravi). The group debuted through the reality show MyDol on May 24, 2012. With Hongbin leaving the group on August 7, 2020, and Ravi's departure on April 11, 2023, the band now consists of the four remaining members.
5. SHINee
SHINee is a South Korean Boy Band consisting of five members, Lee Jin Ki (Onew) as the band's leader, Kim Ki Bum (Key), Choi Minho (Minho), Lee Taemin (Taemin), and Kim Jonghyun (Jonghyun). They debuted under S.M. Entertainment on May 22, 2008. After the unfortunate demise of the lovable main vocalist, Jonghyun, on December 18, 2017, the group continues as a four-member boy band after a hiatus of three years. The group has dropped a teaser for their latest single, "The Feeling," in honor of their 15th anniversary.
6. Girls’ Generation
Girls' Generation, popularly known as SNSD (Sonyeo Sidae), is one of the iconic K-Pop Girl groups, still active after 15 years of their debut. They debuted under S.M. Entertainment on August 5, 2007, as a nine-member girl group, with Kim Tae Yeon (Taeyeon) as the leader of the group, Lee Soon Kyu (Sunny), Stephanie Young Hwang (Tiffany Young), Kim Hyo Yeon (Hyoyeon), Kwon Yu Ri (Yuri), Choi Soo Yung (Sooyung), Im Yoon-A (Yoona), Seo Joo Hyun (Seohyun), and Jessica Jung (Jessica). With Jessica leaving the group on September 30, 2014, the group continues to thrive even after 15 years with the remaining eight members.
7. Brown Eyed Girls
Brown Eyed Girls is a South Korean Girl Group consisting of four members, Kim Hyo Jin (Jea) as the leader, Jo Mi Hye (Miryo), Park Hyo Jin (Narsha), and Son Ga In (Gain). Having their debut under Nega Network, the group is best known for R&B or Ballads. They are currently under Mystic Entertainment since 2015.
8. BigBang
BigBang is a K-Pop boy band, originally consisting of five members, Kwon Ji Yong (G-Dragon), the group's leader, Dong Yong Bae (Taeyang), Kang Daesung (Daesung), Lee Seung Hyun (Seungri), and Choi Seung Hyun (T.O.P.). With Seungri leaving the entertainment industry on March 11, 2019, and T.O.P. leaving the group on May 31, 2023, the group comprises three members. They debuted under Y.G. Entertainment on August 19, 2006.
9. Super Junior
Super Junior is a K-Pop Boy Band that debuted under S.M. Entertainment on November 6, 2005. The current lineup of the group includes ten members, with Park Jung Soo (Leeteuk) as the leader, Kim Heechul (Heechul), Kim Jong Woon (Yesung), Shin Dong Hee (Shindong), Lee Hyuk Jae (Eunhyuk), Choi Siwon (Siwon), Lee Dong Hae (Donghae), Kim Ryeo Wook (Ryeowook), Cho kyu Hyun (Kyuhyun), and Lee Sungmin (Sungmin). The group has excited their fans, E.L.F., with the confirmation of the news of a fan meeting to be held this July in Manila.
10. Shinhwa
Shinhwa, one of the oldest K-Pop groups in history, debuted on March 24, 1998, under S.M. Entertainment as a six-member Boy Band. The members of the infamous group include Mun Jung Hyuk (Eric) as the group's leader, Lee Min Woo (Lee Min Woo), Kim Dong Wan (Dongwan), Jung Pil Kyo (Shin Hye Sung), Park Choong Jae (Junjin), and Lee Sun Ho (Andy). The group is now under the Shinhwa Company and continues to thrive even after 25 years since its debut.
