Are you a fan of the latest K-pop groups? Then, you must be willing to know which 4th Gen K-pop groups are ruling the charts and which are throbbing hearts of millions of music lovers. In this blog, we will introduce you to the Top 5 4th Gen Kpop Groups that are sensationalising the Kpop music industry with their chart-bursting songs and performances. But before that, let’s give brief info to our readers about the different generations in the K-pop industry and where does 4th gen belong.
What are 4th Gen Kpop Groups?
There have been to date 4 generations in the whole K-pop history. The multiple generations in the K-pop world denote the different periods of Korean pop music.
- The first generation started with bands like H.O.T., S.E.S, and Fin. K.L. introduced the concept of Korean pop culture. The 1st gen phase was between the mid-1990s to early 2000s.
- Later, amid an economic crisis in Korea, 2nd generation Korean bands came to the rescue and marked their place as one of the most profitable industries in the country. Super Junior, BIGBANG, KARA, Girls’ Generation, and Wonder Girls are part of the 2nd gen K-pop groups. The 2nd gen phase was between 2000 to 2010.
- The blast occurred during the 2011 to 2016 phase which was with the introduction of 3rd gen K-pop groups. 3rd gen K-pop groups like BTS, GOT7, Red Velvet, TWICE, EXO, and Blackpink globalized the K-pop music scene and multiplied its fan base to millions.
- In 2017, the 4th generation of the K-pop music industry began. Bands like ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, TXT, Aespa, ITZY, Iz*One, and A.C.E are the pioneers of the 4th Gen K-pop music.
Top 5 4th Gen Kpop Groups
The popularity and ranking of K-pop groups change with every performance and song. However, for the curious 4th generation fans, we have presented the Top 5 4th Gen K-pop groups based on their popularity. Here’s the most demanded list for you all!
#5 Aespa
Aespa is the 4th gen K-pop group that made its debut on 17th November 2020 under SM Entertainment. Aespa is a girl group that has Winter, Karina, Ningning, and Giselle as band members. The group’s name Aespa combines the English words “aspect,” which means “two sides,” with the letters “avatar” and “experience” (Avatar X Experience). The first single released by Aespa was Black Mamba. The song was an instant hit and thus, was at number five on the Billboard World Digital Sales Chart. The “Black Mamba” music video broke the record for the most-watched debut music video by a K-pop act with over 21 million views in the first 24 hours of its release. To date, the group has earned 11 music show awards.
#4 Enhypen
Enhypen is a seven-membered boy group that made its debut in the year 2020 with the EP Border: Day One, after coming together through the survival challenge I-LAND. The band’s formation was part of a joint project named BeLift Lab, between CJ ENM and Hybe Labels. The seven members of Enhypen are Jake, Jay, Sunghoon, Heesung, Jungwon, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki. Enhypen acquired more than a million fans on social media before making its debut. The band has received several honours, including the Best Rookie trophy from the 2021 Golden Disc Awards ceremony. With the song “Dimension: Dilemma,” Enhypen also made their Billboard debut, topping the Billboard Global 200 list. To date, this 4th gen boy band has won over 11 music show awards.
#3 ITZY
ITZY is a 4th gen girl group that works under JYP Entertainment. The group comprises five members named Yeji, Chaeryeong, Lia, Yuna, and Ryujin. With the release of the Single digital album IT’z Different in 2019, the group made its debut. Since then, the group has won several honours and attracted millions of followers. ITZY made its Japanese debut in 2021, and its first full-length album, Crazy in Love, was later made available. They were appointed the global spokesmodel for Maybelline New York and are the first K-pop girl group to complete a rookie grand slam. Also, among all the 4th gen K-pop groups, ITZY has won the most music show awards. In total, they have grabbed over 45 music show awards in their bucket!
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#2 Stray Kids
Stray Kids is an eight-membered boy group that made its debut in 2017 under JYP Entertainment. The band members are Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. The band was formed on the reality survival show called Stray Kids hosted by JYP Entertainment. The group released an EP Mixtape at the start of 2018 before making their formal debut two months later with the EP “I Am Not”. “Oddinary,” the 6th sixth EP by Stray Kids, peaked at the top of charts worldwide, landing them their first spot on the Billboard 200 chart. The 4th gen South Korean boy group played for President Moon Jae while serving as ambassadors for the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai in 2020. To date, the band has won over 13 music show awards.
#1 TXT
TXT is the most popular 4th gen K-pop group that made its debut in the year 2019 under the banner of Big Hit Entertainment. The band comprises five members named Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai. Here, TXT stands for Tomorrow X Together. The EP, “The Dream Chapter: Star,” which the group released in 2019, debuted on the Circle Album Chart, Billboard Global Digital Albums Chart, and Billboard 200. The group’s first foreign tour sold out all of the tickets in less than 24 hours. Their early popularity led to the group winning multiple rookie prizes at Korean award ceremonies. To date, the band has won over 14 music show awards. Also, TXT has been named an ambassador for several companies, including Ma:nyo Factory, It’s Skin, Skoolooks, and Smart Communications.
Wrapping Up!
All the 4th Gen K-pop groups are equally talented and are marking their presence on the global music platform. The list presented here is just an analytics-based ranking which is sourced from multiple social media platforms and websites. If your favourite 4th gen K-pop group was not on the charts, it will probably be on others! Keep showering your love and support on all the idols and their respective groups.
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