4"GEN-Z” K-POP GROUPS TO LOOK OUT FOR!
1- TOMORROW X TOGETHER — The new k-pop boy group TXT are causing worldwide sensation with their meaningful lyrics, banger music and exceptional dance moves. The 5 member boy group consisting of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun & Hueningkai are all set to leave a mark on the K-pop industry with their albums. They made their debut in 2019 under HYBE (previously known as BigHit Entertainment), with their song Crown, which was a Huge Hit. In less than 5 years Tomorrow X Together has joined successful and unbeatable groups like BTS & BLACKPINK in the Billboards Top 200 Album’s Chart by debuting at NO. 1 with their album “ The Name Chapter: Temptation”. While these boys are not only visually striking they ALL are talented group of boys who are here to stay and change the music game of K-pop.
2- ITZY — ITZY a 4th generation Girl Group are well-known in the K-pop industry for their fierce choreographies and catchy upbeat songs. The girl group consisting of 5 members- Yeji, Ryujin, Yuna, Chaeryeong & Lia debuted in 2019 under JYP Entertainment. Their power packed stage presence and performances have left their fans wanting for more. These confident girls have been setting themselves up as the ultimate girl crush for audiences world-wide. They have strong and powerful message in their songs for all their listeners about self-love, confidence and being yourself no matter what. This positive strong message is also a reason why the youth of today, especially young girls find ITZY to be their inspiration and “idol”. all over the world. Their most popular song “WANNABE” made a huge impact on the K-pop industry and the international music industry as well. The beats and lyrics of the song and the dance and visuals of the MV are incomparable. ITZY is really setting the standards high for future girl groups and are a group to look out for!
3- STRAY KIDS — This K-pop boy group are the “Charmer” group. Since their debut back in 2018, under JYP Entertainment, they have produced HIT albums after HIT albums. The 8 member group consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. have been on the Billboards Top 200 Albums Chart 3 times securing the NO. 1 spot. They have impactful music which moves the audience on great levels. They have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to sell music. Stray Kids high-powered dance leaves the audience in awe. These boys are set out to make people their fans through their passionate music and unbeatable performance. Their raps with dense voice and strong lyrics are what sets them apart from other K-pop groups. These boys are no joke when comes to live performances which will keep the audience hooked.
4- AESPA — And to conclude, we have the 4 member girl group, AESPA. The members Karina, Giselle, Winter, & Ningning debuted in 2020 under SM Entertainment. AESPA is known for their unique “ NEXT LEVEL” concept which is a mix of both virtual and real-world identities. Each member has both a real-life persona and a virtual avatar. The virtual counterparts, called “ae,” interact with the members and fans through various digital platforms. This concept allows for creative storytelling and multimedia experiences. This group is a hub of talented strong vocalists who are amazing dancers as well. Their captivating performance also had the world’s biggest music festival COACHELLA on their toes. AESPA became the second K-pop girl group after BLACKPINK to perform at COACHELLA in front of thousands of people, both fans and those new to K-pop. “BLACK MEMBA” their debut song topped the South-Korean charts and also gained international attention. These girls have become a global sensation for their unique songs and performances and that’s not it, they are known for their beautiful and eye-catching visuals as well. This 4th generation K-pop group has broken boundaries when it comes to music versatility and are known for their charismatic stage presence.
