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Ű BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR

B illlie Members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Sheon, Siyoon, Haruna Formation year: 2021 B est songs: GingaMingaYo, Cloud Palace, BYOB, Eunoia, Ring x Ring A girl group that leans into unusual storytelling and experimental pop structures. Its music videos and lyrics connect through a mysterious fictional narrative.

Underrated K-pop groups o Get to know seven bands that deserve spot on your playlist P1Harmony Members: Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, Jongseob Formation year: 2020 B est songs: Pretty Boy, Duh!, Killin’ It, Fall In Love Again, Ex A performance-heavy boy group known for sharp rap lines and aggressive choreography. Its tracks often mix hip-hop with loud, arena-style hooks.

CIX Members: BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Yonghee, Hyunsuk Formation year: 2019 B est songs: Movie Star, Jungle, Thunder, Save me, Kill Me, Cinema A group noted for polished visuals and darker concepts. Its albums often tackle themes such as anxiety, youth pressure and identity.

Dreamcatcher Members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami, Gahyeon Formation year: 2017 (re-debut from Minx) B est songs: Boca, Scream, Deja Vu, Because, Justice One of the few K-pop acts built around rock and metal influences. It has built a loyal global fanbase with horror-style visuals and powerful vocals.

Onewe Members: Yonghoon, Kanghyun, Harin, Dongmyeong, Giuk

Formation year: 2015 (as MAS 0094), re-debut 2019 B est songs: Rain to Be, Regulus, Parting, Q, End of Spring A rare idol band where members play their own instruments. The band’s songs sit between K-pop and Korean rock with emotional vocals and strong live arrangements.

Cravity Members: Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin,

WEi Members: Daehyeon, Donghan, Yongha, Yohan, Seokhwa, Junseo Formation year: 2020 B est songs: Home, Not Enough, Bye Bye Bye, Overdrive, Twilight Formed from several survival show contestants, the group blends emotional pop with dance-focused title tracks. It leans into polished, youthful concepts.

Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, Seongmin Formation year: 2020 B est songs: Lemonade Fever, Love or Die, Set Net Go?, Blast Out, Now or Never A large boy group from Starship Entertainment known for energetic stage performances. Its sound moves between bright pop and heavier EDM tracks.