Best K-pop Artists of 2012
This shows the list of Korean artists that we so love. Whether a group, or solo artists are included. Please vote so that we can see who are the best of 2012.
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Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of S.M. Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak. Known for their versatility in music and performance, Super Junior gained international popularity with hits like Sorry, Sorry and have remained... read more
This group is unique.. They are old but a lot of youngsters still love them because of their youthful attitude and athletic bodies. They also show different sides of them in a lot of variety shows. They are not ashamed to be humiliated in public and they are also not afraid to share some of their secrets. They are multi-talented and they always try to be prank and truthful to the general public. They apologize whenever they are wrong and they appreciate people who recognize them. They are humble, traditional and charismatic. Fighting oppas.
They are the best just because they are awesome. They need nothing else to reach perfection because they are just one of the most perfect groups of k-pop society. Their music is just amazing, their dancing is the bomb and their good charisma and personality is just something to envy by anyone. They have the best choreography, and best singing voices in the world. They appart from having charisma, good music, and awesome dancing, they have the cutest members and the most loving members as well. Because once you get to know SJ, you get to experience real pain and real happiness just by watching at least one of their T.V. shows. And they are not just good singing voices and pretty faces, they as well have amazing followers, who love them and support them in any way they can, named ELFs. We are a family, SJ cares about ELF and ELF cares about SJ. And together there is NOTHING that could bring our family down.
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BigBang
Big Bang is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group debuted on August 19, 2006, and originally included five members: G‑Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. As of 2025, the active lineup includes G‑Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. T.O.P departed the group in May 2023, and... read more
They totally deserve to perform. Doesn't their success in MTV EMA Worldwide Act tell you something? That they are really deserving of a world stage and that they have an amazing fan base which stretches out from Korea until throughout the entire world. I'm from Malaysia, and the time they came over to perform at Korean Music Wave(only GD, TOP & Seungri) I swear the crowd went crazy! They had the loudest cheers and also the fans sang together with them and the fans knew every single word of their songs! I feel bad for the other artists that performed but truly Big Bang owned the stage. If it's already like that with only 3 members performing in Malaysia, imagine if that happens with 5 members on stage. It would be mind blowing awesome I swear! LET THEM PERFORM!
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Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun-Joong (Korean: 김현중, Hanja: 金賢重, born June 6, 1986) is a South Korean entertainer, actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is the leader and main rapper of the boy band SS501.
He has also played roles in the Korean dramas Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss, which gained him international... read more
He deserved to be the one of the guest, because he's the singer, dancer, all around Performer and very Popular in the whole Asia! He is the best and "The Only ONE". His album break all records as a solo artist. He even topped the other group idol in terms of sales and Period of time in just 2 weeks, he was able to be number one, not only in Korea, but other countries, like Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, even in Peru.
I just fell in love with him when I saw "Boys over Flowers" "Playfull Kiss" and I'm waiting to watch "City Conquest".
And he is awesome because he always gives the best from hisellf and he works harder than anyone, he can sing and dance at the same time too.
You must watch mv like: Breaking Down ( that is an amazing song with an amaing coreography! ), Please Be Nice To Me, Save Today, and Be My Girl also.
I don't really know how to explain about him, but hi is just amazing man.
To me, he is to the most spectecular singer and dancer, even the greatest human being!
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SNSD
Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2007. The current lineup includes Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Jessica left the group in 2014.
They are widely considered one of South Korea's best-selling and most influential... read more
SNSD is the FIRST female band that I ever was interested in and it is THEM who introduced me to Kpop. I was hooked from the first minute of the first video that I watched of theirs. These girls are the biggest contribution to kpop's current international fame, as most people I know who got into kpop got into it because of SNSD, and they introduce most of the international fans of kpop to kpop. SOrry jealous haters, it's just been like that and it always will be, it's all over the internet how these girls are the reason most western people get into kpop. After the legendary BoA, SNSD is the second biggest contributor to kpop's international fame (although I think BoA is more notable and active in jpop)
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Shinee
Shinee is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group currently consists of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-member group, it became a quartet after vocalist Jonghyun passed away in December 2017.
SHINee is amazing. They perform extraordinarily well live. They each have a distinctive voice, voices that are enough to win the hearts of new fans. They have the most complex and flowing dances the world has ever known. And although Kpop really is just another genre in music, SHINee introduced it and have been my favorite group even as discovering other groups that I admire and adore. They are extremely hard workers in everything they do, and I really believe they deserve to be #1!
What can I say about them...
They are the best in every thing.
They have wonderful voices, looks, dancing skills &...
They are just so talented.
And of course they have a wonderful personality. They really love
Other members & they take care of each other like their own family.
I really enjoy seeing their love toward each other.
I hope they can have a beautiful & happy life.
I know that SHINee will always shine. Fighting.
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TVXQ
TVXQ, also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK), is a South Korean pop duo that originally debuted as a five-member group in 2003. They played a major role in the rise of the Korean Wave and became extremely popular in both domestic and international markets. After three members left in 2010, TVXQ continued... read more
TVXQ is a name that says they're the best. Of course, they are the gods not only of the East but of the whole world. Yunho's rap and dancing skills and the epitome of manliness that he shows are the best, with an emotional yet responsible personality. They are the best.
As for Changmin, his control over his voice when he goes down to low pitches is awesome. The feel and emotions are depicted so beautifully, as if a breeze has just flown by, touching our body so gently and smoothly. His hold over high pitches is also incredible. I don't think anyone can go that high vocally and do it so amazingly. They really are the gods of music, as their rap or pop songs are as awesome and incredible as their slow and soft songs that touch your heart deeply. Their aura and dance performances are amazing.
I'm a true Cassiopeian and hope that all five will reunite, as all five only can be called DBSK, the rising gods of the East and the world. Always keep the faith.
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2NE1
2NE1 was a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The group originally consisted of Bom, Dara, CL, and Minzy, who departed in 2016 before the group officially disbanded later that year. Known for their edgy image and genre-blending music, 2NE1 became one of the most influential acts... read more
2NE1 fighting! I haven't really loved them in the past because for the past 2-3 years, their songs were inspirational, yet with too much autotune making them a sound the same. But lately, they expanded their horizon and have rarely used any autotune. They have a unique style all their own and don't pretend to be cute in front of the camera. Not to mention that aside from being beautiful, yes CL haters, I think that CL is gorgeous without makeup- that they are all sweet and totally hilarious! So I hope that they keep making these awesome songs and never change for anyone!
They have a truly international flavor in their music, their fashion and their performances. They don't follow trends, they create them! They are the most likely to cross borders with their music also because all four members are multi-lingual and three have lived overseas. This gives them more confidence and a better feel of what other cultures want in the entertainment biz without losing their Korean identity.
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JYJ
JYJ are perhaps 3 of the most talented artists I have ever come across. Not only can they sing but they do something that is unheard of in South Korea, they write their own music! They are amazing singers, actors and muscial performers who are very kind. They are able to sing live and without auto-tone. They are wonderful dancers and they show us these skills every time they perform. They are loved by fans all across the world. They have toured in North America, Europe, played in China, Japan, Thailand and many more! They will also be the very first Korean artists to hold a concert in South America! They are also getting love calls from many other places in the world. Fans go out of their way for JYJ and JYJ do the same.
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B1A4
They're the cutest and adorable boyband ever! Every member has their own funny characteristics. They don't need powerful dance to become Hallyu Star.
I love B1A4. I hope they can be the winner
I will hope B1A4 is the winner forever...
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EXO
EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy group based in Seoul. Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2011, the group debuted in 2012 with twelve members separated into two subgroups, EXO-K and EXO-M, performing music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively. EXO has since become one of the best-selling K-pop groups,... read more
EXO... I would always wonder how can they be so perfect. Not only are their voices great and unique. I'd say their looks are also perfect. I just got to believe that there are some people who are born with EVERYTHING. Exotic, is a word that can describe them but that one word doesn't seem to fit. If I were to describe them, I'd say they are MUSIC itself. PERFECT in every way, and I like that and adore that from them. It would be nice to also be like them. Or be with them that is... Since they are like angels from above as I'd like to describe them, and maybe being with them will feel like an earlier heaven.
The fact that they are 2 sub units working as 1 makes them special in every aspect. I am an EXOtic and they have it all: Looks, talent and inspiration. They worked really hard to get to where they are, and they will work harder to keep going up the scale for us EXOtics. All of their songs are fantastic! Mama, History, Angel, Two Moons ft Key from SHINee, Don't Cry, What is Love and Machine. They are the best new group! [for example, Suho (leader of the Korean sub unit) trained 7 years before debuting, they deserve to be well known and admired for their perseverance and hard work. ]
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Shin Hyeseong
Hyejeong is the visual and the prettiest member of aoa and her voice is so beautiful. She dances well too. fighting hyejeong!
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Leessang
The combination of Gary's amazing rapping skills and Gil's sexy rocker voice makes them the perfect duo! Love their laid-back songs and the lyrics are amazing. Plus they're great in variety shows~
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U Kiss
They deserve to be in the top 5 since they work harder than anyone in the kpop indutry. Their songs give this effect where we will like it instantly like Neverland and 0330. They are very talented and have the best singers like Hoon and Kevin. They also have the best rappers like Dongho, Eli and AJ. They are global idols. To be honest, they are better than BigBang in terms of singing and talents. If U-KISS was promoted more worldwide, they would be better than BigBang already. The group consists of a variety of nationalities which is good to have in the K-pop industry. They are awesome and deserve to be in the top 3!
U-Kiss is the most UNDERRATED k-pop artist of all time. They are just amazing. If you don't know who they are, go look them up. NOW! They are so talented and their songs are amazing! Especially, their new songs. They work so hard, and have gone through a lot individually and as a group. Each member has something in them that make them wonderful, and it's impossible to like just one member. They make ballads, pop songs, r&b and so much variety. To be honest I wanted them to be on this list, but after all they are underrated, probably because of the company they are in. All us KissMe's can do is wait for the day they get recognized worldwide, and be famous ALL AROUND THE WORLD, and since I'm from America, if this were to happen my dreams of seeing them would FINALLY come true
U-Kiss FIGHTING!
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BEAST
Beast may not be the most popular group in the world, but they're going to make it there eventually. Doojoon, Hyunseung, Junhyung, Yoseob, Kikwang, and Dongwoon have all great talents and they got so far in only less than three years and people thought they wouldn't make it since they were a "recycled group", and yeah they might've been in other companies before they joined Beast but making it this far, you even forget that they were kicked out. Those who don't know them shouldn't say anything to offend their fans, especially with any group. War and Peace will come out soon and I can't wait til it will.
Beast is the Best! They always work hard for their fans.
DooJoon oppa, JunHyung oppa, Yoseob oppa, HyunSeung oppa, GiKwang oppa and DongWoon oppa... Thank you for working hard for us! We really appreciate it&
Beast is the Best! They're not scared to show who they really are! They're all Cute, Handsome, Good-Looking and all of them have talents!
I will be a B2uty forever~
Beast Hwaiting!
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G-dragon
G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong (권지용), born August 18, 1988) is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the K-pop boy group BIGBANG.
G-Dragon initially debuted as a child hip-hop artist in 2001 participating in the album 2001 Daehanminguk Hip Hop Flex. He was... read more
Ji Yong oppa should be at number 1-3, he is a great leader I've ever seen.
You kidding me? Why jiyong oppa stuck in 46?
Love you the way you are jiyong oppa
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NU'EST
NU'EST is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment consisting of JR, Aron, Baekho, Ren, and Minhyun. The group debuted in 2012 with the single Face. NU'EST officially disbanded in March 2022 after ten years together.
My name is Kristin, and I live in Norway. NU'EST are the best boy band ever. Every time I listen to Not Over You, I feel happy.
I love Minhyun the most, but I love the other boys too. Minhyun, you are cute and have a cool style. Aron, you speak English very well and you're nice. JR, you are amazing at rap and you're funny. Baekho, you are good at singing and have cool hair. Ren, you present yourself well and are an amazing model. I love NU'EST. If NU'EST come to Norway, I will go to the concert. NU'EST are my idols.
Accidentally opened iTV (1 kpop music channel of Vietnam) I saw "Face" of NU'EST. It's amazing how! From dancing to the song, their music and they style it's so amazing.. I never impression on so, I never interested in any one kpop group. And immediately I was look for information in the Internet about Nu'est, Nu'est is wonderful. The most impressive to me is Ren, when watching the mv "Face", I was wondering "weird, kpop group have 1 single female member! ". Now I think it so funny. Ren owns of great beauty, which is why I was attracted. I hope Nu'est will come to Vietnam!. We will always support NU'EST in everywhere! NU'EST fighting! ♥
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B.A.P
B.A.P is an incredible group with amazing songs and impressive dances. They should definitely be higher up on this list. They are different than the normal kpop boy band. "Warrior", "Power", "No Mercy", "Rain Sound", "Stop It", "One Shot" and "Badman" are incredible songs. The rappers are so talented and the vocals are definitely ahead of many idols. Daehyun's voice is one of those rare voices that every note he sings is just ear candy. I hope B.A.P can go far and receive the fame and love they deserve.
Bap is one of the best groups in kpop. All of them are talented and hard working. Zelo: Cute, amazing rapper and dancer, nice personality. Daehyun: Strong vocals-he can really sing, hot. Jongup: Adorable, innocent, great voice and dance moves. Himchan: Nice,handsome, sexy voice. Yongguk: Love his rap, really nice. Youngjae: Goodlooking, also has a very great voice. I love them!
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2PM
2PM is a South Korean idol boy group formed by JYP Entertainment. They debuted in 2008 and gained popularity for their energetic choreography and catchy songs, including hits like Again & Again and Heartbeat. As of 2025, the group remains active and is recognized as one of the key acts in the second... read more
I love how they transform from the early days and now with a different image. I like how strong they are despite the bashing and controversy that happened. No matter what rumors speculating about them I still love them.
However busy 2pm may be, it does not forget service to fan.
And doing one's best in 2pm is always being continued.
Their singing ability and a dance are wonderful.
I aid 2pm forever.
I've been in love with them ever since I heard their songs... I'm quite addicted to them... They know hw to balance everything in their lives be it entertaining fans or stickin together as family... They are just simply AMAZING!... I love all of em!..
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Boyfriend
BOYFRIEND is group of many refreshing charms that other groups doesn't have.
They are young and energetic plus their pure and innocent concepts are most likely to be the reason why so many fans waver over these male Idols.
Boyfriend is a rookie group in 2011 and showed so much potential to succeed in the Korean Entertainment industry. That's why their fanclub Bestfriend also works hard hand in hand with their Idols to make them the best well-known boy-band internationally.
Boyfriend is the cutest group that I observe... And there music video is not common than the other... And they are not arrogant... They do there best to perform perfectly on stage... For me boyfriend is the best... And I love boyfriend specially they perform on stage...
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Huh Gak
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f(x)
f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group officially debuted in 2009 with the single LA chA TA and became known for their experimental and electronic music style. f(x) originally had five members and gained international popularity for their innovation in K-pop.
Hey~why is f(x) not in the top 10? They are one of the most unique girl group ever! Their music are amazing and I'm pretty sure that I never heard such unique and artistic music besides f(x).Maybe they are underistimated by their new junior REd Velvet and in SM but they deserved more than this! SM,f(x) is still standing strong so be nice to them before something goes wrong with it stability and status of the group.You don't want f(x) to ended up like Girls Generation(who lost Jessica)and EXO who lost obviously two of their best Chinese rappers and one beautiful and warm vocal deer? So act fast! GO F(X)
The girls of f(x) work their butts off almost every album that comes out and it shows 100% they deserve more recognition in my opinion! Each group members voice and style is so unique and different, that it isn't hard not to become a fan of the beautiful and talented f(x). I voted for f(x)!
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Cho Kyuhyun
We love kyuhyun. We love his beautiful voice.. I hope cho kyuhyun his name it will be in the list of top ten..
The has the best voice, and also the best personality!
He is the perfect husband! Of course, my husband
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Infinite
Infinite are my all time favourite k-pop group. They are all unique in their abilities and together form a perfect group. Infinite are definitely underrated and deserve more credit. They make excellent music without selling out to auto-tune and give their all for every performance. All their dances require extreme concentration and coordination and together with singing, only highly trained and skilled people could pull it off. They are also filled with cute, funny, adorable and charismatic personalities. I love infinite and I love being an inspirit because they notice us and appreciate us! INFINITE AND INSPIRIT FOREVER!
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C.N. Blue
I like all of their songs. They compose most of their songs, play & sing well, and all of them are so good looking! They also look well mannered. They're just perfect compared to most Kpop groups, who mostly just sing and dance and dress skimpily and act sexy. CN BLue does not have to resort to gimmicks as they sing well and are able to engage their audience. CN Blue rocks!
They worked hard to get where they are now and that's what makes me love them so much. Plus, the create variety of good music. All of them has great and lovable personality. My bias is Yonghwa because of his playful personality even if he's the eldest of the group.
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A Pink
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Kara
There are just so much people who judge Kara's singing skills, at least they have the confidence to go up stage and sing for everyone, I just want to state for those who always say they have no vocal skills to try and sing if they're so good, Kara debuted in 2007 with Kim Sung Hee, when she left they were still strong and welcomed the new members. They're like one of the most friendliest girl groups out there! They've improved so much and because of the news of them disbanding they stayed together as one. KARA FOREVER
The real artist and singers! They really profesional.. Even when they're hurt, sad, etc, they still smile, dance, and sing like they're in a good stamina..
Han Seungyeon, when her hand was used gips, she still dance with the other members, although she fall at stage, she still continue her dance and still sing.. So Nicole Does...
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Teen Top
Teen Top is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010. They debuted on July 9 with the single Come into the World. Originally a six-member group, Teen Top now consists of four active members: Chunji, Niel, Ricky, and Changjo.... read more
They are really good. Their songs, melodies, lyrics, and dancing are very cool, and their voices are very good. They captured fans' hearts with No More Perfume on You, and they won prizes with Crazy. To U is also very good, with a cool melody, lyrics, and sexy choreography.
Their dances are very hard. The main points of their dance are the shoulder, hand, and leg movements, and Teen Top can do sexy dance very well. With their song Be Ma Girl, they captured teens' hearts. They perform well in all their positions.
For example, C.J (Chunji) is the lead vocalist. He can sing very well, and his voice is very good. His face is cute and attractive. Teen Top are attractive guys. In Korea, my favorite boy group is Teen Top, and my favorite member is C.J (Chunji). Anyway, I believe that Teen Top will be famous all over the world.