List of South Korean idol groups
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The following is a list of South Korean teen idol musical bands. This includes a list of boy bands and girl groups.
1990s
1992
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Seo Taiji and Boys | 서태지와 아이들 | 3 | Seo-Taiji | Male | Bando Label | N/A | N/A | 1996 |
1993
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
ZAM | 잼 | 5 | Jo Jin-soo | Male | DSP Media | N/A | N/A | 1998 |
1994
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
MUE | MUE | 6 | Yoo Young-chae | Mixed | DSP Media | N/A | N/A | 1999 | |
Turbo | 터보 | 2 | - | Male | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2000 | Turbo started as a two person group but was later formed into a three person group when Mikey joined in during 1997.Kim Jung Nam left Turbo and joined another group SNAP in 1999. |
1996
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Young Turks Club (Y.T.C.) | 영 턱스 클럽 | 5 | Lim Sung Eun | Mixed | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2008 | |
H.O.T. | 에이치오티 | 5 | Moon Hee Jun | Male | SM Entertainment | Club H.O.T. | White | 2001 | Woohyuk, Tony, and Jaewon formed jtL in 2001. |
UP | 유피 | 3 | Kang Hyun | Mixed | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 1999 | |
Keep Six | 킵식스 | 3 | - | Male | YG Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 1996 |
1997
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Sechs Kies | 젝스 키스 | 6 | Eun Ji Won | Male | DSP Media | DSF | Yellow | 2000 | In 2002, Jang Su Won and Kim Jae Duc formed J-Walk |
Diva | 디바 | 3 | Chae Ri Na | Female | Unknown | N/A | Pearl Purple | 2005 | Chae Ri Na left the group in 2005 and joined Girl Friends in 2006. |
NRG | 엔알지 | 5 | Lee Sungjin | Male | Music Factory | Cheonjae Ilwoo | Pink | 2006 | In 2000, Hwansung died due to an illness. In 2005, Sunghoon left the group. |
S.E.S. | 에스이에스 | 3 | Bada (Sea) | Female | SM Entertainment | Friend | Pearl Violet | 2002 | SM Entertainment's first girl group |
Baby V.O.X. | 베이비 복스 | 5 | Kim E-Z | Female | DR Music | Baby Angels | Pearl Pink | 2006 | Many members were replaced. In 2007, Baby V.O.X. Re.V was created with new members |
Jinusean | 지누션 | 2 | - | Male | YG Entertainment | - | Red | — |
1998
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Shinhwa | 신화 神話 |
6 | Eric Mun | Male | SM Entertainment (1998–2003)[1][2] | Shinhwa Changjo | Orange | — | Known as legends of the Korean music industry. They are the first group to create and run their own company. Currently the longest running male group in Korea. |
Good Entertainment (2004–2008)[3][4] | |||||||||
Shinhwa Company (2011–present) | |||||||||
Fin.K.L. | 핑클 | 4 | Lee Hyori | Female | DSP Media | Pinkies | Pearl Red | 2005 | |
Han's Band | 한스 밴드 | 3 | Kim Hanna | Female | Haneum Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2003 | |
Circle | 써클 | 5 | Lee Ji Hyun | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2000 | |
S#arp | 샵 | 4 | Chris Kim | Mixed | World Music Entertainment | N/A | Red | 2002 | In 1998, John Kim left the group. The group disbanded in 2002 due to the female members' lack of ability to work together. |
Koyote | 코요태 | 3 | Kim Jong Min | Mixed | Trifecta Entertainment | Little Sun | Pearl Blue | — | Cha Seung Min left for the U.S. to study abroad. Kim Jong Min replaced him beginning with their third album. Kim Goo was jailed for possession of ecstasy in 2002. During this time, Koyote performed as a duo until Kim Goo was replaced by Kim Young Wan, previously a member of the group Cola and dance team Friends. Jung Myung Hoon replaced Kim Young Wan for the fifth album. He was previously a member of the group OPPA and PLT. He left to serve his compulsory duties for the military. Bbaek Ga replaced him starting from their sixth album. |
1TYM | 원타임 | 4 | Teddy Park | Male | YG Entertainment | Hip-Hop Village | Black | — | |
4Men | 포맨 | 3 | Kim Young Jae | Male | Happy Face Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — |
1999
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
g.o.d. | 지오디 | 5 | Park Joon Hyung | Male | JYP Entertainment | Fan God | Sky Blue | 2005 | In 2005, member Yoon Kye Sang left the group. |
O-24 | 오투포 | 3 | Lee Ga Hye | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2000 | After the release of their first album, Ju Yeon Jung withdrew from the group |
Cleo | 클레오 | 3 | Kim Hana | Female | Ho Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2004 | In 2000, Park Ye Eun withdrew and Han Hyun Jung was added; in 2003, Chae Eun Jung withdrew and Jung Ye Bin was added |
See U | 씨유 | 3 | Jini | Female | DongA Planning | N/A | N/A | 2000 | |
T.T.MA | 티티마 | 5 | Soy | Female | Music Factory | N/A | N/A | 2002 | In 2000, Queena and Juhae withdrew from the group; Euni and Zin were recruited |
Click-B | 클릭비 | 7 | Kim Tae Hyung | Male | DSP Media | NIZI | Green | 2006 | |
As One | 애즈 원 | 2 | — | Female | DR Music | Forever As One | Peach | — | |
Chakra | 샤크라 | 4 | Hwang Bo | Female | Kiss Entertainment | Goddess | Purple | 2006 | In 2002, Eani withdrew from the group. |
Fly to the Sky | 플라이 투 더 스카이 | 2 | — | Male | SM Entertainment (1999-2004) | Fly High | Sky Blue | - | Credited as Korea's first R&B duo. |
PFull Entertainment (2005–2009) |
2000s
2000
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Ryanghyun Ryangha | 량현량하 | 2 | — | Male | JYP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2011 | Twin brothers |
Moon Child | 문 차일드 | 3 | Lee Soo | Male | GM Planning | N/A | Ivory | 2009 | In 2002, they renamed themselves to MC the Max and Jungmin left the group. |
Papaya | 파파야 | 3 | Jo Hyekyung | Female | Cream Entertainment | N/A | Pink | 2001 | In 2001, Kang Kyung Ah and Hwang Yoon Mi left the group |
To-Ya | 투야 | 3 | Kim Ji Hye | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2001 |
2001
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Jewelry | 쥬얼리 | 4 | Kim Eunjung | Female | Star Empire Entertainment | Jewelry Box | Pearl Blue | — | All original members including Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young have left the group. Currently the longest running girl group in Korea, replacing Baby VOX. |
VoixCo | 보이스코 | 4 | Female | Jive Records | N/A | N/A | 2002 | ||
KISS. | 키스 | 3 | Mini | Female | J-Entercom | N/A | N/A | 2002 | |
M.I.L.K | 밀크 | 4 | Park Hee-bon | Female | SM Entertainment | Milky Way | Pink | 2004 | |
NAZCA | 나스카 | 6 | Minkyung | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2004 | |
jtL | 제이티엘 | 3 | — | Male | Yejeon Media | N/A | N/A | 2003 | Former members of H.O.T |
5tion | 오션 | 5 | Male | K Story Entertainment | N/A | N/A |
2002
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Sugar | 슈가 | 3 | Ayumi Lee | Female | Star World Entertainment | Sugar Island | Apricot | 2006 | In December 2004, Hwang Jung Eum withdrew from the group and Lee Harin was added to the group. In 2006, Park Soo Jin withdrew from the group. |
Black Beat | 블랙 비트 | 7 | Lee So Min | Male | SM Entertainment | Soul Black | Pearl Black | 2007 | |
Shinvi | 신비 | 3 | Yoo Soo Jin | Female | SM Entertainment | Linos | Pearl Teal | 2003 | |
SWI.T | 스위티 | 3 | Ahn Naeyoung | Female | YG Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2005 | |
Leessang | 리쌍 | 2 | Gary | Male | Jungle Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Rap duo. Leessang is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew. Members Gary and Gil are also well known MCs for variety shows like Running Man and Infinite Challenge respectively. |
LUV | 러브 | 3 | Eunbyul | Female | SidusHQ | N/A | N/A | 2003 | |
Isak N Jiyeon | 이삭N지연 | 2 | Lee Jiyeon | Female | SM Entertainment | N/A | Pearl Wine | 2004 | |
Nell | 넬 | 4 | Kim Jongwan | Male | Woollim Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Indie rock band picked up by Seo Tai-ji. They originally formed in 1999, but debuted in 2002. The group went on hiatus in 2008 for military services and made a comeback in 2012. |
2003
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Brown Eyed Soul | 브라운 아이드 소울 | 4 | Jungyeop | Male | Santa Music | N/A | N/A | — | In 2010, Lim Kyoung Tack temporarily joined the group as a back ground singer. Known for their exceptional vocal talent. |
Dynamic Duo | 다이나믹듀오 | 2 | — | Male | Amoeba Culture | N/A | N/A | — | Dynamic Duo is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew. |
TVXQ | 동방신기 東方神起 |
2 | Yunho | Male | SM Entertainment | Cassiopeia | Pearl Red | — | Debuted as a 5 member group. Currently promoting as a duo. |
BUZZ | 버즈 | 2 | Woo Hyun | Male | Yejeon Media A1 Entertainment |
Buzz's Happy People | Blue | — | Debuted as 5-member group; in 2007, leader Kyung Hoon left to pursue a solo career. The group went on hiatus in 2008 to serve their mandatory service. In 2010, the band made a comeback as a duo with a new line-up consisting of Woo Hyun and new member, Nayul. |
Epik High | 에픽하이 | 3 | Tablo | Male | YG Entertainment
(2012–present) |
High Skool | Black | — | Epik High is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew. |
Woollim Entertainment (2003–2011) | |||||||||
Morning | 모닝 | 4 | — | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2004 | Consisted of 3 vocalists and 1 violinist. |
2004
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Shyne | 샤인 | 2 | — | Female | DSP Media | N/A | N/A | 2007 | Twin sisters duo |
TRAX | 트랙스 | 2 | Typhoon | Male | SM Entertainment | Traxian | Pearl Cobalt Blue | — | Debuted as a 4-member group. Rose (No Min-woo) left the group in 2006 and became an actor. Attack (Kang Jung Woo) left in 2007 to pursue other interests. |
Heart | 하트 | 3 | Jung Sorin | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | 2006 | |
V.O.S | 브이오에스 | 2 | — | Male | Star Empire Entertainment | Soulmate | Pearl Burgundy | — | Debuted as a 3-member group. V.O.S is short for "Voice Of Soul". Park Jiheon left the group in 2010. |
SG Wannabe | SG 워너비 | 3 | Kim Yongjun | Male | IS Entermedia Group
(2009–present) |
Love Room | Pearl Gold | — | Originally a 4-member group. In 2008, Chae Dong Ha left the group to pursue a solo career. |
Mnet Media (2004–2009) |
2005
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
The GRACE | 천상지희 天上智喜 |
4 | — | Female | SM Entertainment | Shapley | Pearl Pink | — | |
SS501 | 더블에스오공일 | 5 | Kim Hyun Joong | Male | DSP Media (2005–2010) | Triple S | Pearl Light Green | — | The 5 members are currently pursuing solo activities. |
Soul Star | 소울 스타 | 3 | Lee Chang Geun | Male | N.A.P Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
LPG | 엘피지 | 5 | Yumi | Female | Chan2 Productions | N/A | N/A | - | Debuted as a 4-member group. In 2008, all the original members left the group. In 2009, a line-up of new members was created, making it a 5-member group. |
Paran | 파란 | 5 | Ryan | Male | NH Media | Blue Ciel | Pearl Sapphire Sky Blue | 2011 | All the members left to pursue their individual activities. AJ became a member of U-KISS and Ace debuted as a solo artist. |
Perfume | 퍼퓸 | 3 | TiA | Female | TTM Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2006 | |
Red Sox | 레드삭스 | 5 | Chae Young-in | Female | CJ Music Corporation | N/A | N/A | 2006 | |
i-13 | 아이써틴 | 13 | Lee Ji Eun | Female | Lime Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2006 | The first group in South Korea to have a record number of people; in 2009, Min-jung, Ji-eun and Ga-jin became members of JQT. |
Super Junior | 슈퍼주니어 | 12 | Leeteuk | Male | SM Entertainment | E.L.F. (Everlasting Friends) | Pearl Sapphire Blue | — | Debuted as a 12-member group. In 2006, Kyuhyun was added as the 13th member. In 2009, Han Geng filed a lawsuit against SME to terminate his contract and left the group later on. |
Monday Kiz | 먼데이 키즈 | 3 | Lee Jinsung | Male | CAN Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Debuted as a duo. After the death of member Kim Minsoo in 2008, the group went into hiatus. In 2010, Han Seunghui and Lim Hanbyul were added to form a 3-member group. Hanbyul is a former member of boy band, A'st1. |
Norazo | 노라조 | 2 | — | Male | Winning InSight Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
Gavy NJ | 가비 엔제이 | 3 | — | Female | Goodberry Entertainment | Happiness | N/A | — | R&B group. In 2011, Heeyoung and Misty left the group to pursue solo careers. In 2012, Jenny and Gunji were added. |
2006
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Brown Eyed Girls | 브라운 아이드 걸스 | 4 | JeA | Female | Nega Network LOEN Entertainment |
Everlasting | Yellow and Black | — | |
SeeYa | 씨야 | 3 | Lee Boram | Female | Core Contents Media | SeeYa With You | Pearl Light Pink | 2011 | In 2009, leader Nam Gyuri left the group and was replaced by Lee Sumi. Sumi was then withdrawn from SeeYa and became the leader of Co-Ed School. Former leader, Gyuri, rejoined the band to promote SeeYa's final album in 2011. |
Typhoon | 타이푼 | 3 | Woo Jae | Mixed | Trifecta Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2010 | In 2008, Solbi left the group and was replaced by Hana who withdrew from the group after 2 months. Lee Kyung replaced Hana in 2009. Typhoon officially disbanded in January 2010. |
Big Bang | 빅뱅 | 5 | G-Dragon | Male | YG Entertainment | V.I.P. | Yellow & Black | — | |
Battle | 배틀 | 5 | Ryu | Male | Good Entertainment | Battle Destiny | Pearl Gold | 2010 | Originally a 6-member group chosen by Shinhwa during Shinhwa Battle; Shin Ki-hyun left to pursue an acting career. |
2NB | 투앤비 | 2 | — | Female | 2B Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2012 | Sol Ji is now the main vocalist of EXID |
씽 | 5 | Dong Geun | Male | Xing Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2009 |
2007
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Code-V | 코드브이 | 5 | Sangwoo | Male | PQM | V-intage | N/A | — | Debuted under the name of Bless. Taemin left the group in June 2010 and was replaced by Seo Minho. |
Five Girls | 오소녀 | 5 | Jina | Female | Good Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2007 | Composed of Secret's Hyosung, G.NA, Wonder Girls' Yoo Bin, Spica's Jiwon and After School's UEE. Disbanded because of financial problems. |
Black Pearl | 블랙펄 | 4 | Nami | Female | Core Contents Media | N/A | Pearl Black | 2012 | Contracts with CCM ended in 2012. |
Baby Vox Re.V | 베이비 복스 리브 | 5 | — | Female | DR Music | Second Wing | Pearl Pink | 2009 | Remake group of Baby V.O.X; in 2007, Myung Sa Rang withdrew from the group to continue her studies in Singapore; in 2008, Oh Min Jin and Park So Ri was added; in 2009, Yang Eun Ji and An Jin Kyoung left the group. |
Wonder Girls | 원더걸스 | 5 | Sunye | Female | JYP Entertainment | Wonderful | Pearl Burgundy | — | HyunA and Sunmi left the group and Yubin and Hyerim were added. |
KARA | 카라 カラ |
5 | Gyuri | Female | DSP Media | Kamilia | Pearl Peach | — | In 2008, Kim Sung Hee withdrew from the group. Goo Ha-ra and Kang Jiyoung joined the group soon afterwards. |
F.T. Island | 에프티 아일랜드 | 5 | Jonghun | Male | FNC Music | Primadonna | Yellow | — | First idol band. Oh Won Bin withdrew due to musical differences and Song Seung Hyun was added. |
Girls' Generation (SNSD) |
소녀시대 | 9 | Taeyeon | Female | SM Entertainment | S♥NE | Pastel Rose | — | Known as Korea's resident girl group. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2011 and later debuted in the United States. |
Sunny Hill | 써니힐 | 5 | Jang Hyun | Mixed | LOEN Entertainment | HːLLЁR | Sunshine Yellow | — | Debuted as a 3-member group, member Kota was added in 2010 for their collaboration with BEG's Narsha. In 2011, Misung was added to form a 5-member group. |
Supernova | 초신성 超新星 |
6 | Jung Yoon Hak | Male | Maru Entertainment | Milky Way (Japanese) | Pearl | — | Promotes primarily in Japan. |
8Eight | 에이트 | 3 | Hyun | Mixed | Source Music | Sweet Voice | N/A | — | |
T-Max | 티맥스 | 5 | Shin Min Chul | Male | Planet 905 | Mighty Max | Midnight Blue | 2011 | Originally debut as a 3-member group with Shin Min Chul, Kim Jun, and Park Yun Hwa. In 2010, Park Yun Hwa left for military service and Park Han Bi and Joo Chan Yang were added into the group. |
Tritops | 트리탑스 | 4 | Hyung Moon | Male | JSPrime Entertainment | Tristar | N/A | — | Formerly known as "I The Tri Top's". In 2009, Ilgoon left the group to pursue a solo career but is still listed as an official member despite not participating in activities. In 2012, Woogoon was added. |
2008
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Davichi | 다비치 | 2 | Lee Haeri | Female | Core Contents Media (2008–2012, 2012-present) | Girls High | N/A | — | Known for their excellent vocal talent. |
SHINee | 샤이니 | 5 | Onew | Male | SM Entertainment | Shawol (SHINee World) | Pearl Aqua | — | SHINee is known for their fashion style and their synchronized dancing. |
2AM | 투에이엠 | 4 | Jo Kwon | Male | JYP Entertainment Big Hit Entertainment |
I AM | Metallic Gray | — | Ballad group, originally part of "One Day" with 2PM until they formed two separate groups. Member Changmin also collaborates with 8Eight's Lee Hyun in the group "Homme". |
2PM | 투피엠 | 6 | — | Male | JYP Entertainment | Hottest | Metallic Gray | — | In early 2010, leader Jay Park withdrew from the group. They were originally a part of "One Day" with 2AM until they formed two separate groups. |
A'st1 | 에이스타일 | 6 | Park Jung Jin | Male | DSP Media | Eunice | Pearl Purple | 2009 | |
Mighty Mouth | 마이티 마우스 | 2 | Sang Chu | Male | 101 Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
DNT | 디엔티 | 4 | Moon Jun Yong | Male | Orange Entertainment | DAY | Chocolate | — | In 2009, Chiho left for military duties and was replaced by Dongwook. In 2010, Taegu left for military duties and was replaced by Karin and Min. Min withdrew after a month and was replaced by Jungjo. In 2011, Dongwook and Karin left for military duties and Chiho returned to the group. |
U-KISS | 유키스 | 7 | Soohyun | Male | NH Media | Kiss Me | Pearl Pink | — | Debuted as a 6-member group. In 2009, Ki Seop was added. In 2011, Ki Bum and Alexander left the group because their contracts were canceled and AJ and Hoon were added. |
SMASH | 스매시 | 5 | Hyunjun | Male | TN Entertainment | SMILE | Light Blue | — | Promotes primarily in Japan. In 2010, Cheonwoo left the group. |
Untouchable | 언터쳐블 | 2 | — | Male | TS Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — |
2009
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Supreme Team | 슈프림팀 | 2 | Simon D | Male | Amoeba Culture | N/A | N/A | — | |
Brand New Day | 브랜뉴데이 | 3 | — | Female | Castle J Enterprise | N/A | N/A | — | |
HAM | 햄 | 3 | — | Female | Leeyeon Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Originally a 4 member group. Now promoting as a trio after leader Miyu left the group. |
Lady Collection | 레이디컬렉션 | 3 | JC | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | |
B2Y | 비투와이 | 4 | Han Yeon | Mixed | 2B Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2010 | The original band was formed by two girls and two boys. In late 2010, the original members left the band due to legal and/or personal reasons. |
After School | 애프터 스쿨 | 8 | Jungah | Female | Pledis Entertainment | Playgirlz / Playboyz | Yellow | — | Debuted as a 5 member group. Uee was added in April 2009. Later Soyoung dropped out in October and Raina and Nana joined. Lizzy was added to the group in March 2010. E-Young joined the group in December 2010. In July 2011, Bekah graduated from After School to pursue her dreams of becoming a designer. In April 2012, Gaeun joined the group. In June 2012, leader Kahi graduated from After School to become a solo artist. |
Jumper | 점퍼 | 5 | Park Dongmin | Male | T.O.P Media | N/A | N/A | 2011 | Debuted as a duo; Rumors circulated that 3 members would be added to form a 5-member group. As of now they have disbanded and member Rokhyun re-debuted under TOP Media's new boy group 100%. |
10cm | 십센치 | 2 | — | Male | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | Acoustic duo |
2NE1 | 투애니원 | 4 | CL | Female | YG Entertainment | Blackjack | Hot Pink | - | |
4minute | 포미닛 | 5 | Nam Ji Hyun | Female | Cube Entertainment | 4Nia | Pearl Violet | — | Member HyunA was originally a member of the Wonder Girls. |
T-ara | 티아라 | 8 | Soyeon | Female | Core Contents Media | QUEEN’S | Pearl Ivory | — | Originally a 5 member group, Ji-ae and Jiwon withdrew before debut and Boram, Qri, and Soyeon were added. In 2010, Hwayoung joined the group. In 2012, Areum and Dani were added. In July 2012, Hwayoung left the group. |
f(x) | 에프엑스 | 5 | Victoria | Female | SM Entertainment | N/A | Pearl Light Periwinkle | — | |
MBLAQ | 엠블랙 | 5 | Seungho | Male | J.Tune Camp | A+ | Pearl Chocolate | — | Created by Korean entertainer Rain. Kim Sangbae left before debut due to health issues and was replaced by Thunder. |
Beast | 비스트 | 6 | Doo Joon | Male | Cube Entertainment | B2UTY (Beauty) | Dark Gray | — | |
JQT | 제이큐티 | 4 | Min Jung | Female | GP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2012 | Some members were former members of disbanded group I-13. On September 2011, Min Sun withdrew from the group and was replaced by Jin Kyung. In 2012, the group disbanded, with Jieun, Minjung, and Gajin becoming members of S The One. |
Secret | 시크릿 | 4 | Hyosung | Female | TS Entertainment | SECRETTIME | — | — | Hyosung was a member of Five Girls before joining Secret.[5] Sunhwa was a finalist on a talent show called "Superstar Survival".[6] Jieun was former JYP trainee.[7] Zinger attended the same dance school with 2NE1's CL and Wonder Girl's Sunye.[8] |
Rainbow | 레인보우 | 7 | Kim Jaekyung | Female | DSP Media | Rain-nous | Rainbow | — | Woori and Hyunyoung are former SM trainees. Jaekyung is a former JYP trainee. |
Jewelry S | 쥬얼리 S | 2 | — | Female | Star Empire Entertainment | Jewelry Box | Pearl Blue | — | First created with Baby J and Eunjung. 2011 iteration features Semi and Yewon. |
December | 디셈버 | 2 | — | Male | CS Happy | N/A | N/A | — | Ballad duo |
SHU-I | 슈아이 | 5 | In Seok | Male | Yejeon Media Rhythm Republic |
Was-i | Purple | — | Since 2010, they are now focusing mainly on promotions in Japan under the record label, Rhythm Republic. |
2010s
2010
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Bebe Mignon | 베베 미뇽 | 3 | Hae-Geum | Female | Happy Face Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
CNBLUE | 씨엔블루 | 4 | Jung Yong Hwa | Male | FNC Music | Boice | Blue | — | Korean idol rock band. Started as a rookie indie band in Japan. Kwon Kwangjin left the group in 2009 before they debuted in Korea and Lee Jungshin was added. |
Girl2School | 걸2스쿨 | 6 | — | Female | LP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Rotating rookie girl group. Originally a 14 member group. |
Vanilla Lucy | 바닐라루시 | 3 | — | Female | HM Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Bae Da Hae left the group in 2010 |
Girl Story | 걸스토리 | 4 | — | Female | Ants Star Company | N/A | N/A | — | The youngest girl group to debut in 2010. |
GP Basic | 지피 베이직 | 6 | Leah | Female | GP Entertainment | Basically | Purple | — | The 2nd youngest girl group to debut. In 2011, Hannah left the group and Mui was added. |
Orange Caramel | 오렌지 카라멜 | 3 | Raina | Female | Pledis Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Composed of the third generation members of After School, Raina, Nana and Lizzy. |
TOUCH | 터치 | 5 | Chulmin | Male | YYJ Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Debuted as a 7-member group. Dabin departed from the group shortly after debut. Minseok and Hanjun left the group in 2011 and Jaewook was added. In 2012, Junyong and Younghoon left the group and were replaced by Chulmin and Kanghyun. |
VNT | 브이엔티 | 2 | Tina | Female | Media Line | N/A | N/A | 2011 | Debuted as a 3-member group. All members were born in 1992, hence their group name VNT: Voice of Ninety Two; member Lil J withdrew from the group in 2011. VNT disbanded following Lil J's departure. |
One Way | 원웨이 | 3 | Chance | Male | Yejeon Media | One Love | N/A | — | |
F1rst | 퍼스트 | 7 | Sul-hee | Mixed | K-Yen Media | N/A | N/A | — | Originally an 8-member group made up of four girls and four boys, but in 2011, HayJ, Lina, and Ray left the group and Minkyung and Doa were added. Some are former models. |
Co-Ed School | 남녀공학 男女共學 |
12 | Yoosung | Mixed | GM Contents Media | N/A | N/A | — | Soomi left SeeYa to join Co-Ed School. Seo Eunkyo joined in late 2010 but first debuted in sub-unit group, 5dolls. In 2011, Shin Jongkook was added and Kangho withdrew from the group to focus on an acting career. In February 2012, Soomi left the group and Nayeon and Saejoon were added. In September 2012, Kwanghaeng, Chanmi, and Noori departed from the group and Yuhwan, Taeha, and Shannon were added. |
Dalmatian | 달마시안 | 6 | Inati | Male | Two Walks Entertainment | Dalmate | N/A | — | Dari enlisted in the military on April 25, 2011. In May 2012, Day Day departed from the group and Simon was added. |
Nine Muses | 나인뮤지스 | 9 | Sera | Female | Star Empire Entertainment | Mine | N/A | — | Model-Idols. Shortly after debut, Jaekyung withdrew from the group and Hyuna was added. In mid-2011, Rana and Bini withdrew from the group to focus on an acting career. In November 2011, Kyungri joined the group. In April 2012, Sungah was added. |
miss A | 미쓰에이 | 4 | - | Female | JYP Entertainment AQ Entertainment |
Say A | N/A | — | Four member Korean and Chinese group. |
Girl's Day | 걸스데이 | 4 | Sojin | Female | Dream Tea Entertainment | Dai5y (Daisy) | N/A | — | Shortly after debut, Jisun and Ji-in withdrew from the group and Yura and Hyeri were added. In 2012, Jihae left the group. |
LED Apple | 레드애플 | 5 | Youngjun | Male | Startory Entertainment | LEDA | Pearl Teal | — | Debuted as a 5-member group. I-OH left the group due to illness. Sunghyun and Minyong left the group after debut promotions and Kyumin, Jaehoon, and Hyosuk were added. In November 2011, Jaehoon left the group and KeonU and Hanbyul were added. KeonU left the group in July 2012 due to health issues. |
Teen Top | 틴탑 | 6 | C.A.P | Male | T.O.P Media | Angel | Pearl Light Lavender | — | Created by Andy Lee of Shinhwa. |
INFINITE | 인피니트 | 7 | Sung Kyu | Male | Woollim Entertainment | Inspirit | Pearl Metal Gold | — | Produced by Epik High's Tablo and Mithra Jin. Known for their impeccable sychronization when dancing. |
SISTAR | 씨스타 | 4 | Hyolyn | Female | Starship Entertainment | STAR1 | Fuchsia | — | Starship Entertainment's first girl group. Soyu was a candidate member for 4minute and Hyorin is a former JYP trainee. |
F.Cuz | 포커즈 | 5 | Jin On | Male | CAN Entertainment | For U | Light Silver | — | Originally a 4-member group. Main vocalist LeeU withdrew from the group in May 2011. In December 2011, Raehyun and Daegun were added. Their name is pronounced "Focus". |
ZE:A | 제국의아이들 | 9 | Moon Jun Young | Male | Star Empire Entertainment | ZE:A'S (ZE:A Style) | Jade Green | — | |
The Boss | 대국남아 大国男児 |
5 | Mika | Male | Open World Entertainment | Master | Pearl Terracotta | — | All members were former members of the group Xing. Promotes primarily in Japan. |
Electro Boyz | 일렉트로 보이즈 | 3 | Maboos | Male | Brave Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Debuted as a duo. In 2011, Chakun was added to form a 3-member group. |
ABLE | 에이블 | 4 | Juho | Male | Unknown | ABling | N/A | — | Debuted as a trio in Japan. In 2011, Hyochan left the group. In 2012, Sungmin and Jiyeol were added. |
Soul Harmony | 소울 하모니 | 2 | — | Mixed | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | |
Homme | 옴므 | 2 | — | Male | Big Hit Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Collaboration group between 8eight's Hyun and 2AM's Changmin |
S.M. The Ballad | — | 4 | — | Male | SM Entertainment | Balladears | N/A | — | Composed of TRAX's Jay, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, SHINee's Jonghyun and rookie singer Jino. They are described as their label's Vocal Unit Group. |
GD & TOP | — | 2 | — | Male | YG Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Big Bang's duo unit composed of leader/rapper G-Dragon and rapper T.O.P. The sub-unit was created in preparation to Big Bang's 4th EP. |
Honeydew | 허니듀 | 2 | — | Female | Top Class Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | The girls were a part of four-member girl group Stellar. In January 2012, the girls left the group and continued their promotions as Honeydew. |
T-Blue | 티블루 | 3 | — | Male | True M Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — |
2011
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | ||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | ||||||
Dal★Shabet | 달샤벳 | 6 | Serri | Female | Happy Face Entertainment | Darling | N/A | — | Produced by E-Tribe. Viki was originally going to debut with Nine Muses. In May 2012, Viki departed from the group to pursue a solo career and Woohee was added. |
Piggy Dolls | 피기돌스 | 3 | Min Sun | Female | Winning InSight Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Known for their significantly large size during debut, but lost a lot of weight afterwards. |
5dolls | 파이브돌스 | 5 | Hyoyoung | Female | GM Contents Media | N/A | N/A | — | They are the female sub-group of Co-Ed School. In February 2012, Soomi left the group and Nayeon was added. In September 2012, Chanmi departed from the group and Shannon was added. |
BBAN | 비비안 | 3 | Han Ok | Female | Victory J Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
Clover | 클로버 | 3 | Tyfoon | Mixed | GYM Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Composed of Eun Ji Won, Gilme, and Tyfoon. |
LA.G | 라지 | 5 | — | Female | InterVidi Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
HARASORA | 하라소라 | 2 | — | Female | Covas Media | N/A | N/A | — | |
Coin Jackson | 코인 잭슨 | 6 | Mari | Female | PPP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2011 | A six member hip hop A cappella group. The members of the group have gone their separate ways after their release of "Feedback". |
G.IAM | 지아이엠 | 5 | A-TOM | Male | Red Apple Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
Bella | 벨라 | 3 | Lucy | Female | Apple Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
CHI CHI | 치치 | 5 | Sui | Female | Trophy Entertainment Yedang Entertainment |
Shy Girl | N/A | — | Originally a 7-member group. In December 2011, Nara, Ji-U, and Peach withdrew from the group and Shine was added. Their name is an acronym for "Creative electronic House Idols". |
INY | 아이니 | 3 | — | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | |
Leader'S | 리더스 | 24 | Cindy | Female | TGN Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Debuted as a 7-member sub-unit group under the name LeaderS. Consists of 3 groups of 8, having a total of 24 members. |
A-Peace | 에이피스 | 21 | Dongho | Male | Golden Goose Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Largest boy band to debut in 2011. Originally was going to be named, Double B/21. Composed of three teams. |
RaNia | 라니아 | 6 | Saem | Female | DR Music | A1st (A-First) | N/A | — | Originally had members from Korea, Japan, China, and Thailand. Formerly produced by Teddy Riley. In April 2012, Joy left the group. |
Brave Girls | 브레이브 걸스 | 5 | Eun Young | Female | Brave Entertainment | FEARLESS | N/A | — | Produced by famous South Korean producer Brave Brothers. |
Block B | 블락비 | 7 | Zico | Male | Stardom Entertainment | BBC (Block B Club) | Khaki | — | |
A Pink | 에이핑크 | 7 | Park Chorong | Female | A Cube Entertainment | Pink Panda | Pink | — | Son Naeun was featured in Beast's "Breath" and "Beautiful" music videos. Park Chorong was featured in Beast's "Shock" music video. |
X-5 | 엑스파이브 | 5 | Ghun | Male | Open World Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Ghun and Haewon are former members of trot group, 3 Chongsa. Zin and Sulhu are former members of XING. |
B1A4 | 비원에이포 | 5 | Jinyoung | Male | WM Entertainment | BANA | Pastel Apple Lime | — | |
EI YO | 에이요 | 3 | — | Female | HWIAD Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2011 | Member Kim Seulmi left the group in 2011 and joined girl group BTswing. |
SpinEL | 스피넬 | 2 | Spin | Female | JOIN.S Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Acoustic Guitarist Girl Duo |
SISTAR19 | 씨스타19 | 2 | Hyorin | Female | Starship Entertainment | STAR1 | Fuchsia | — | Sistar's sub-unit. Composed of Hyorin and Bora. |
Blady | 블레이디 | 4 | Da Rae | Female | SY6 Entertainment | Hi Ade | N/A | — | |
Boyfriend | 보이프렌드 | 6 | Donghyun | Male | Starship Entertainment | Best Friend | N/A | — | Starship Entertainment's first boy band. |
Swincle | 스윙클 | 5 | Jisoo | Female | Kant Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2011 | Jisoo was a former trainee of DSP Entertainment and was going to debut with Rainbow. The group disbanded shortly after debut and went their separate ways to different companies. |
N-Train | 엔트레인 | 5 | Jungkyun | Male | MediaLine Entertainment | ETERNEL | N/A | — | |
Carcaro Girl | 카카오걸 | 6 | — | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | |
BGH to | 비지에이치투 | 3 | - | Female | B-Town Company | N/A | N/A | — | |
Eye To Eye | 아이투아이 | 3 | — | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | |
Sweet Revenge | 스윗 리벤지 | 4 | Soyoung | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | Female rock band from Hongdae, Seoul. |
F.I.X | 픽스 | 5 | NuRi | Male | Groove Entertainment | Polaris | N/A | — | |
M&D | — | 2 | Heechul | Male | SM Entertainment | N/A | N/A | 2011 | SM's project group composed of Super Junior's Heechul and TRAX's Jungmo. |
The GRACE - Dana & Sunday | 천상지희 다나&선데이 | 2 | Dana | Female | SM Entertainment | Shapley | Pearl Pink | - | Sub-unit group of The GRACE. |
B.o.M | 비오엠 | 4 | Sechang | Male | Y2Y Contents | Bloomer | N/A | — | In November 2011, Raewon left the group for personal reasons and Jisoo was added. |
HITT | 히트 | 4 | — | Male | Sony Music | N/A | N/A | 2012 | In March 2012, Hayong and Howon left the group. Remaining members will re-debut under a new name with new members in 2012. |
AS BLUE | 애프터 스쿨 블루 | 4 | Jooyeon | Female | Pledis Entertainment | Play Girlz | Yellow | — | After School's project group composed of members Jooyeon, Raina, Lizzy and E-young. |
AS RED | 애프터 스쿨 레드 | 4 | JungAh | Female | Pledis Entertainment | Play Girlz | Yellow | — | After School's project group composed of members Jung Ah, UEE, Nana and graduate member, Kahi. |
TWI-Light | 트와일라잇 | 7 | Siwan | Male | Yeil Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Some of the members were a part of 20-member boy band, 20star. Sangmin, Siwoo, and Zeno were replaced by TN, Taesung and Black in 2012. |
Elizabeth | 엘리자베스 | 2 | S-Cat | Female | South Park Pictures | N/A | N/A | — | "Korea's Lady Gaga" |
Super 8 Bit | 슈퍼에이트빗 | 3 | — | Female | Evans Music | N/A | N/A | — | Punk rock trio. Previously toured Japan under the name "Shorty Cat". |
Chocolat | 쇼콜라 | 5 | Min Soa | Female | Paramount Music | Chocolatier | N/A | — | Some of the members are of mixed ethnicities. |
Swing Girls | 스윙걸즈 | 5 | Seon In | Female | Unknown | N/A | N/A | — | "D-Cup girl group" |
Stellar | 스텔라 | 4 | Gayoung | Female | Top Class Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Produced by Eric Mun of Shinhwa. Member Ga Young is an actress. First single "Rocket Girl" features Shinhwa's Eric Mun. In 2012 Yiseul and Joa left the group and resumed activities as ballad duo Honeydew. Hyoeun and Minhee were added soon afterwards. |
BB.Boys | 비비보이즈 | 3 | Taehee | Male | CJ E&M | N/A | N/A | — | |
April Kiss | 에이프릴키스 | 6 | Soomin | Female | Andy Bros. | N/A | N/A | — | |
N:SONIC | 엔소닉 | 5 | J.Heart | Male | LOEN Entertainment | Supersonic | N/A | ||
M.Peror | 엠퍼러 | 6 | Kangon | Male | Fly Music Entertainment | Kingdom | N/A | — | |
C-REAL | 씨리얼 | 5 | Chemi | Female | NAP Entertainment | C-REALing | N/A | — | |
M.I.B | 엠아이비 | 4 | 5Zic | Male | Jungle Entertainment | Busterz | — | ||
BoyZ | 보이즈 | 5 | — | Male | VIP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Originally named VIP. |
MYNAME | 마이네임 | 5 | Gunwoo | Male | H2 Media | MYgirl | N/A | — | Created by Fly To The Sky member Hwanhee. |
WE | 위 | 4 | Macho | Mixed | CJ E&M Music | N/A | N/A | — | Lead Vocalist, Kang Han, was a former member of boy band, Black Beat from SM Entertainment. Mandu help choreographed for Wheesung, Se7en, Taeyang, SS501 and SHINee. |
Clinah | 클리나 | 4 | Han Yuna | Female | Dino Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Female rock band. |
Double A | 더블에이 | 5 | Woosang | Male | Wellmade STAR M | W | N/A | — | Aoora was previously a solo artist, known as Gn.E |
Woman Power | 우먼파워 | 3 | Suki | Female | Nextar Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | A project group composed of three members who were solo artists. Kim Greem and Lee Boram were both finalists on Superstar K2. |
AXIZ | 엑시즈 | 5 | Junhyung | Mixed | Universal Music | N/A | N/A | — | |
New.F.O | 뉴에프오 | 5 | JN | Female | EnterArts Global | N/A | N/A | — | Created by 6theory and EnterArts Global. Member Dana is the sister of Mino from BoM[disambiguation needed]. JN (Jisun) is a former member of Girl's Day. |
Bang & Zelo | 방용국 & 젤로 | 2 | — | Male | TS Entertainment | BABY | N/A | — | A sub-unit group of B.A.P consisting of Bang Yong Guk and Zelo. |
Trouble Maker | — | 2 | — | Mixed | Cube Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | A sub-unit group of Beast and 4minute consisting of Hyunseung and HyunA. |
Wind Hold Venus | 와인홀비너스 | 4 | — | Female | Sony Music | N/A | N/A | — | |
Swan.B | 스완비 | 4 | — | Female | Star Sonic Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
Black Eye | 블랙아이 | 2 | — | Female | YnS Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |
May Queen | 메이퀸 | 4 | — | Female | Jun Entertainment | N/A | N/A |
2012
Name | Number of members | Leader | Gender | Entertainment Agency | Trivia | Disbanded | Notes | |||
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English | Hangul | Fanclub name | Official color | |||||||
NU'EST | 뉴이스 | 5 | JR | Male | Pledis Entertainment | L.O.Λ.E (LOVE) | Neon Pink | — | ||
EXO | 엑소 | 12 | Suho (K)
Kris (M) |
Male | SM Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | The group is promoting in two units at the same time - EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Mandarin). | |
B.A.P | 비에이피 | 6 | Yong Guk | Male | TS Entertainment | BABY | Spring Green | — | ||
Rainbow Pixie | 레인보우 픽시 | 3 | SeungAh | Female | DSP Media | Rain-nous | Rainbow | — | A sub-unit of Rainbow: Comprising SeungAh, Jisook and Hyunyoung | |
TaeTiSeo | 소녀시대-태티서 | 3 | Taeyeon | Female | SM Entertainment | S♥NE | Pastel Rose | — | Taetiseo is a sub-group of Girls' Generation's most vocally talented singers. Composed of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. | |
Six Bomb | 식스밤 | 6 | Hyejin | Female | Jang Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
ChAOS | 카오스 | 5 | Park Taeyang | Male | Winning InSight Entertainment | ChaoNyx | N/A | — | ||
Spica | 스피카 | 5 | Kim Boa | Female | B2M Entertainment | Mercury | N/A | - | ||
EXID | 이엑스아이디 | 5 | Solji | Female | AB Entertainment | L.E.G.O | N/A | — | Produced by Shinsadong Tiger. Yuji, Dami and Haeryung departed the group in April 2012 and were replaced by Solji and Hyerin. | |
Lay.T | 레이티 | 5 | Nara | Female | Baeksang Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | The group introduces a new style, the "tisco", the junction of trot and disco. | |
SPEED | 스피드 | 7 | Taewoon | Male | Core Contents Media | N/A | N/A | — | The male sub-unit of Co-Ed School. In February 2012, Sejoon was added. In September 2012, Kwanghaeng and Noori left the group and Yuhwan and Taeha were added. | |
Hello Venus | 헬로비너스 | 6 | Ara | Female | Pledis Entertainment | Hello Cupid | Lime Green | — | Ara, Lime and Yoonjo are from Pledis. Alice, Nara and Yooyoung are from Fantagio. | |
A-JAX | 에이젝스 | 7 | Hyeongkon | Male | DSP Media | A-LIGHT | Blue | — | ||
JJ Project | 제이제이 프로젝트 | 2 | JB | Male | JYP Entertainment | Joyful | N/A | - | Comprising JB and Jr. Both of them acted in the drama Dream High 2. | |
BTOB | 비투비 | 7 | Eunkwang | Male | Cube Entertainment | Melody | N/A | — | ||
She'z | 쉬즈 | 4 | Jinah | Female | Line Entertainment | Holic | N/A | - | ||
Gangkiz | 갱키즈 | 7 | Jihyun | Female | Core Contents Media | N/A | N/A | - | ||
Phantom | 팬텀 | 3 | Kiggen | Male | Brand New Music WA Entertainment |
N/A | N/A | — | Hip-hop trio | |
Big Star | 빅스타 | 5 | FeelDog | Male | Brave Entertainment | Only One | N/A | — | Created by producer Brave Brothers. | |
CROSS GENE | 크로스진 | 6 | Takuya | Male | Amuse Korea Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | An international boyband that consists of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese members. | |
GLAM | 글램 | 4 | Park Jiyeon | Female | Source Music Big Hit Entertainment |
N/A | N/A | — | Member Trinity left the group in December 2012. | |
Nep | 엔이피 | 4 | — | Female | Na eum Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
Cutie-L | 큐티엘 | 6 | — | Female | Navi Actors | N/A | N/A | — | Composed of child actresses. | |
4Heaven | 포헤븐 | 4 | — | Male | Bridge Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Ballad group | |
Puretty | 퓨리티 | 5 | Haein | Female | DSP Media | N/A | N/A | — | ||
BTswing | 비티스윙 | 2 | Xing Na | Female | 101 Doors | N/A | N/A | — | Member Baby Kimi and H.Hyun left the group shortly after debut. | |
Pandora | 판도라 | 4 | Kaerin | Female | T.S Family Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | After their debut single released, member SooA left the group. | |
E-7 | 이세븐 | 6 | Iz | Male | Excellent Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Member Nam Gung left the group before debut. | |
2BiC | 투빅 | 2 | — | Male | Nextar Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
PAMELA | 파멜라 | 5 | — | Female | Kkun Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
MASKOT | 마스코트 | 4 | — | Female | GBK Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Haeri left the group shortly after debut. | |
VIVID | 비비드 | 6 | Park Sunghee | Male | NTree Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
C-Clown | 씨클라운 | 6 | Rome | Male | Yedang Entertainment | Crown | Pearl Forest Green | — | ||
7.9.4.2 | 칠구사이 | 4 | Yoo Haenghoon | Male | Contents Storage Company | N/A | N/A | — | ||
Tiny-G | 타이니지 | 4 | J.Min | Female | GNG Productions | N/A | N/A | — | ||
VIXX | 빅스 | 6 | N | Male | Jellyfish Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | All the members were finalists on Mnet's reality program, "Mydol". The members were chosen through viewer votes. | |
D-Unit | 디유닛 | 3 | Wooram | Female | D-Business Entertainment | UNIQUE | N/A | — | ||
100% | 백퍼센트 | 7 | Minwoo | Male | T.O.P Media | N/A | N/A | — | Created by Andy Lee of Shinhwa. Rokhyun is a former member of JUMPER. | |
EvoL | 이블 | 5 | Say | Female | Stardom Entertainment | Voller | N/A | — | ||
Crayon Pop | 크레용팝 | 5 | — | Female | Chrome Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
TAHITI | 타히티 | 6 | Jung Bin | Female | DS Entertainment | Black Pearl | N/A | — | Before debut, members Ari and Sarah were removed and replaced by Dasom and Yeeun. In September 2012, Dasom, Yeeun, and EJ left and were replaced by Misu, Jinhee, and Ari. | |
AOA (Ace of Angels) | 에이오에이 | 8 | Jimin | Female | FNC Music | Elvis | N/A | - | The first girl group of FNC Music. The first girl group to have the "+1" system.[9] | |
FIESTAR | 피에스타 | 6 | Jei | Female | LOEN Entertainment | Let★s | N/A | — | Multi-national girl group with members from the USA, China, and Korea. | |
Tasty (Tasty 2Wins) | 테이스티 | 2 | — | Male | Woollim Entertainment | Twings | N/A | — | "Asia's No. 1 Performance Duo". The members are Korean-Chinese twins. | |
Jevice | 주비스 | 2 | N/A | Female | Dream Tea Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Hana was one of the original T-ara members and has experience promoting under her real name, Jiae. Juri was a part of ‘Qualifications of Men‘ choir under the nickname Lee Ashi. | |
24K | 투포케이 | 6 | Cory Hong | Male | Choeun Entertainment | 24U | N/A | — | ||
Skarf | 스카프 | 5 | Tasha | Female | Alpha Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Korean-Singaporean girl group. Before debut,one of the member supposingly to be part of Skarf decided to withdraw because of medical issues so the group continued with members Tasha and Ferlyn which are from Singapore and Sol and Jenny who are from Korea.On Dec 2012 ,member Sol left the group due to personal reasons, prior to that 2 new members Joo Ah and Hana, were added | |
Two X | 투엑스 | 5 | Jiyoo | Female | J.Tune Camp | Doubling | N/A | — | ||
LUNAFLY | 루나플라이 | 3 | Sam | Male | Nega Network | N/A | N/A | — | ||
15& (Fifteen And) | 피프틴앤드 | 2 | Female | JYP Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Composed of K-pop Star winner, Park Jimin, and "genius girl", Baek Yerin | ||
M-Tiful | 엠티플 | 2 | — | Male | HS Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
Goddess | 가디스 | 4 | Yejin | Female | KW Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
A-Prince | 에이프린스 | 5 | Sungwon | Male | NEW PLANET Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
A.cian | 에이션 | 5 | Seulgi | Male | ISS Entertainment | A.ura | N/A | — | ||
La_Tte | 라떼 | 5 | Sura | Female | Star Cubic Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Originally part of Hallyu dance team, Love Cubic | |
Black Queen | 블랙퀸 | 5 | Jandi | Female | Sunwoo Entertainment | N/A | N/A | - | ||
The Cheers | 치어스 | 2 | - | Mixed | NH Media | N/A | N/A | — | ||
OFFROAD | 오프로드 | 5 | Male | Kairos Enterprise | N/A | N/A | — | |||
Wonder Boyz | 원더보이즈 | 4 | Bak Chi Gi | Male | ENT102 | N/A | N/A | — | ||
BBde Girl | 비비드걸 | 6 | Son Hana | Female | Big Star Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
Mr.Mr | 미스터미스터 | 5 | Jin | Male | TH E&M | N/A | N/A | — | ||
84LY | 에잇폴리 | 6 | — | Female | SHOW-M | N/A | N/A | — | ||
TimeZ | 타임즈 | 6 | Kong Shu Hang | Male | CJ E&M Music, Super Jet Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | Consists of Chinese and Korean members. | |
The SeeYa | 더 씨야 | 4 | Female | Core Contents Media | N/A | N/A | — | |||
E2RE | 이투알이 | 4 | Female | CS Happy Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | |||
Jackpot | 잭팟 | 7 | — | Male | TSF Entertainment | N/A | N/A | — | ||
EXCITE | 익사이트 | 5 | Tae.G | Male | PentaENC Entertainment | N/A | N/A | - | Tae.G was a former member of DNT.
Seungwook participated in Brown Eyed Girl Gain Fashion King reality show. Minho was acting in Tooniverse "Ma Boy" as Taejoon |
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- ^ http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=001&aid=0000367160
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