Top 10 Best K-Pop Girl Groups
From genre-shifting bangers to choreo that practically dares you not to learn it, K-pop girl groups have helped turn fandom into a full-contact hobby. You know the drill. One comeback teaser drops, and suddenly your sleep schedule, playlist, and bias list are all in danger.
This list is for the groups with the vocals, visuals, stage presence, concepts, and fan loyalty to keep people arguing in comment sections like it is an Olympic sport. Some helped build the Hallyu wave, some ruled the charts, and some earned their legend status one flawless performance at a time.
So who belongs at the top? Vote for the K-pop girl groups you think deserve the crown, defend your faves, and see how your picks stack up against the rest of the fandom.
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Girls' Generation
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
Best group ever! Their songs are very catchy, and they are the #1 K-pop girl group known worldwide. They were professionally trained in dancing, singing, acting, and modeling.
This group is AWESOME! SONES!
Not only do they have good songs, they've got good moves and catchy choreography like Gee that everyone who's into Kpop would know about. The members are also down to earth, have a great sense of humor, and are great role models. All members are multi-talented.
Some can't sing as well as others, but they can sing better than an average person, and they've got other areas they're good at to make up for that, for example, acting and variety show skills. They're all really pretty. I think some of them did get plastic surgery, but they were pretty even before that. Plastic surgery only enhanced some of their features, but it didn't really make that much of a difference to me.
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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
Stay the baddest female, CL! Stay an awesome dancer, Minzy (you and CL are the coolest rappers ever)! Stay beautiful, Dara (you also have a ton of potential when it comes to singing, same with the others too)! Stay adorable, Bom, and teach those other K-pop bands how to sing and show them 2NE1's potential/talent!
Don't worry, 2NE1, you guys probably have a way bigger overseas fanbase than those other bands, so just hang in there, and you'll be number 1 in no time at all!
2NE1 is innovative and charismatic. They continue to stay one step ahead of the other girl groups by evolving their style and improving their talents. For example, Minzy was an outstanding dancer and a decent rapper when the group debuted. Now, she has not only improved those skills, but she has become (in my opinion) second only to Bom as a singer.
CL was probably the best female rapper in Korea when they debuted. Now, I would rank her among the best in the world. Bom is easily one of the top vocalists in Korea. And Dara, with her sweet vocals and amazing personality, rounds out a perfect team.
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T-ara
To me, T-ara is the best because all their comebacks became hits in Korea and in other countries as well. All of their songs are catchy and worth listening to. I love them even more because they are genuine. They don't hide their true feelings and put on a fake facade for the camera.
They care so much for their fans that they endure all the stress just to perform for them. Even my bias, Jiyeon, said, "I don't want my own success. I just want to let people know that T-ara is still alive." Despite all the criticism, I will still love T-ara.
Forever Queen!
They are the best!
If only the bully issue had not come up. That was the most horrible thing that happened to them, but it's a good thing they overcame it. Only a few people or groups can rise above a scandal. I admire them for that. They produce great music, and their songs are catchy, enjoyable, and enduring, unlike other groups' songs that you eventually tire of. I wish them all the best in their career, and I hope they continue to produce great songs.
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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.
F(x) is unlike any other girl group. They always try new concepts and experiment with their sound. They are as pretty as they are talented. They are known as concept and aesthetic queens because of their ability to excel in any concept that comes their way, as well as their aesthetically pleasing songs and music videos.
Unlike other groups, you can tell that they all love each other. Their fandom loves them just as much. F(x) will be a girl group to remember, and their loyal fans will wait until the end of time if it means they'll have a comeback.
F(x), no matter what is trending at the moment, always have their own style. They are special in every way: their music, their styles, their personalities, and their individual talents. They are simply the best. I love the way they are and hope they can remain themselves forever as a group of five.
Their music is also exceptional, not like that of all other bands. Please come back soon with a new album. I can't wait to hear new songs.
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Kara
They are very friendly and very pretty. They offer very good fan services too. Their dance moves are very cheesy & hot as well! KARA worked very hard to improve themselves, and the girls proved it by dominating Japan charts not long after their Japan debut! And they even came out with their own perfume!
Although they were rushing for time, they still greeted & finished their performance without a mistake! I believe that KARA will be more successful as time goes on!
Kamilias love KARA simply because of their history, their personalities, their songs, and their lyrics. Also, they ALWAYS, to this day, mention Kamilias, remembering the day they started to win. We had struggles, but we finally made it as the legend of Kara began.
Kamilias don't need to be recognized, but we wish for our Kara to be known. We care more about their happiness and health overall than their music. Our girls and us Kamilias are one. We stand by them regardless of what they do. We support and love them always.
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Miss A
Miss A, stylized as miss A, was a South Korean-Chinese girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2010. The group name stands for Miss Asia and the highest rank, A. It originally included four members: Fei, Jia, Min, and Suzy, and disbanded in 2017 after several years of successful releases and performances... read more
Miss A is absolutely amazing. They not only put 100% into their dances, but they also almost always sing live, no matter what the occasion. While they may not all be vocalists, everyone must commend them for their ability to give 100% in both singing and dancing simultaneously.
Additionally, their transition into the Chinese market shows just how amazingly versatile they are. They are not just singers and dancers. They are models, entertainers, and fabulous girls who demonstrate their abilities in various markets.
For me, Miss A is the best. It's not just about beauty. It's about how they dance and inspire people.
As long as their hearts are set on serving and they have a strong will to show people, they can be the first girl band K-pop idol. I'll vote for Miss A because of the strength they show. Their improvements have made me proud, and their voices are awesome.
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Sistar
SISTAR is the best girl group I have ever known. Even though they have disbanded already, they will still be remembered as the first-ever K-pop group to make it to #1 on Billboard's K 100 Songs. They are the only girl group who managed to be the best-selling group in the year of their debut, even beating the fandoms of known K-pop groups already.
Sistar is really the best girl band. Their bodies, their voices, and their movements are truly unbelievable. Hyorin has powerful vocals and is the sexiest.
Bora excels in rapping and has an adorable face. Soyou has soft vocals and great sex appeal. Dasom has a cute face. All of them are so amazing.
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4Minute
4Minute was a five-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. They achieved popularity with their debut single Hot Issue and went on to release multiple successful albums and singles in South Korea and Japan. The group officially disbanded in 2016, with members pursuing individual... read more
Very badass songs, especially "Hate" and "Crazy". The beat is very addictive. All members have very unique voices. Jiyoon's deep voice attracted me straight away, and she's my bias!
Hyuna's voice can stretch to any type of tone, from high and light to lower and daring. For example, in "Hate," she sings the last chorus "Cheater," which adds a very nice, exciting essence. Gayoon has a very elegant voice and can reach different depths. She can elongate her voice without straining it perfectly.
Jihyun has a very confident voice laced with determination. You can really identify the theme of the song from it, as well as various emotions. Sohyun (I apologize if I spelled that wrong) has a tonal voice enriched with layers of delicacy. She has an angelic voice that gives songs a touch of heavenly feel while still maintaining its yin-yang balance.
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Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group's final lineup consisted of Yubin, Yeeun, Sunmi, and Hyerim. Former members Sunye and Sohee officially left the group in 2015, while Hyuna departed in 2007 shortly after their debut.
Really fantastic girls. Always have a good song. The Wonder Girls are so pretty and cute. They respect other groups and are not arrogant.
Really Queen K-pop. They have a good leader and have talent in their group. They have good personalities and are so beautiful!
Wonder Girls are a great band. I love everything about them: their songs, music, style, and personality. Although many teens often think of SNSD first when asked about K-pop or Hallyu, I'm sure Wonder Girls are the real queens. So, Wfulls will always support them.
They are the legends and the queens of K-pop because they sing their songs with feeling. Wonder Girls are the real queens of K-pop. They were the most popular Korean girl group and considered the queens of K-pop from 2008 to 2009. Most recently, they were truly the best Korean girl group because of their unique qualities.
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After School
After School, stylized as AFTERSCHOOL in Japan, is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. The group is known for its admissions and graduation concept, where members regularly join and leave the lineup. Over the years, After School has released music in both South Korea and... read more
These girls are talented, and not many people see it because they aren't aggressively promoting themselves. A lot of overrated groups, which I won't mention, appear on numerous variety shows and gain exposure. This is how they accumulate fans.
However, this approach causes people to overlook other groups that are just as talented, if not more so. People need to listen to AS's Because of You, along with their songs Bang, Shampoo, and most recently, Flashback. All these girls are amazing and versatile, and they deserve more love.
I've watched all these groups on YouTube and finally got to AS. Nearly all of their songs and dances are winners. They show a real sense of 20-something age sexiness, except when they're in the sub-groups Blue and OC.
They interact well with each other and show affection. They also take on new challenges with cane, tap, drum, and pole dances. They all seem very real and caring to fans. Their concert performances are very good. As a US citizen, I think AS would be the most successful here.
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Aespa
Aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. They are known for their metaverse concept and hyperpop-influenced sound in K-pop.
Aespa debuted in 2020 with the single "Black Mamba," which achieved one of the... read more
I've been a fan ever since my friends and I covered Whiplash for a school thingy.
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I feel like they're underrated. I heard I Am for the first time and immediately went on YouTube to find the rest of their music. I will be listening to them as much as I do Blackpink from now on.
The songs are amazing and I LOVE them. I Am is still my favorite to this day, but I still like Blue Blood, Kitsch, Rebel Heart, and All Night.
They were one of the first groups that I listened to when I got into K-Pop. (The other one being Blackpink). I like them because they're really different from Blackpink and I love both of them.
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Ive is the group that got me into K-pop. I will forever be a Dive.
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Girl's Day
They have really developed and become more and more popular over the years, especially after their big releases of Female President, Expectation, and the chart-topper Something. All of them have wonderful voices and talent and are down to earth.
They'll only become bigger!
Girl's Day is so underrated. I like them more than Hello Venus, Spica, Secret, Sistar, A Pink, and Brown Eyed Girls. They should be more popular.
Very pretty girls! Their new song DARLING is very good. Sweet voices, attractive bodies, and pretty faces... Love them so much!
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Apink
As of now, in 2018, these fantastic girls keep getting better and better. To me, what sets them apart, like SNSD, is the perfect chemistry among its members. Each member is different yet complements each other perfectly. They're all gorgeous, great singers and dancers, and have excellent, catchy songs.
I hope they perform together for many more years.
Apink is one of the best groups ever. I first hated them even though I didn't know what they did, but I was wrong. These girls are talented!
They are like SNSD's juniors and are the princesses of Kpop. Even SNSD loves them! I dislike those people who say that Apink is "copying bands," but they're really not. Apink, fighting!
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Brown Eyed Girls
Perhaps they are the most vocally and skillfully talented among all other K-POP girl groups. I really love how they still manage to maintain their style in every piece of music produced. They also transition from one genre to another seamlessly, from Come Closer to How Come to Abracadabra to Sixth Sense, and finally to their latest, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
I hope people will recognize their talent more, as they are very deserving of it.
Brown Eyed Girls are the best. They pour their hearts and souls into their songs, and when you listen to them, you can feel it. They are awesome singers. JeA is one of the greatest OST Queens of all time. Her voice is powerful, beautiful, and full of life. Listen to her song Because You Sting featuring G.O.
Ga In is always both cute and sexy. Check her out in Psy's Gentleman. Miryo is the best kick-ass rapper in all of Korea. Listen to her song I Love You featuring SNSD's Sunny. Although people may not see it right away, Narsha brings life and a huge personality to the group. See her in Immortal Song 2. They have so much talent. Please, give them a chance.
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Red Velvet
Red Velvet (레드벨벳) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of members Wendy, Seulgi, Irene, Joy, and Yeri.
They debuted in 2014 as a four-member group with the single "Haengbok (Happiness)." In 2015, Yeri joined the group.... read more
They have really catchy songs like "Russian Roulette" and "Power Up," with the sweetest and kindest of girls. Seriously, they smile throughout their music videos.
Red Velvet is very well put together. Their vocals continue to improve, though their dancing has always been pretty good, in my opinion. They bring a very youthful flavor to Kpop.
Red Velvet is the only group where you can't choose your bias! I love these girls! They have unique personalities, and each of them is talented and so funny. Red Velvet FIGHTING!
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Secret
The best band ever! They are really talented!
Hyosung, the leader, lead vocalist, and main dancer, is so cute, and she is sexy too. Her voice is really nice. She is really beautiful.
Hana is the vocalist, rapper, and lead dancer. She is so beautiful too!
Jieun, the main vocalist, is so pretty, and her voice is so powerful.
Sunhwa, the maknae, vocalist, and visual, is really beautiful, and her acting is really nice!
All of them are really talented. I love them all!
They have talents in dancing and singing. Especially in Talk That, they show their talents in that song. Poison made them popular. YooHoo made them hot. Magic made them popular in Korea. So why don't they deserve to get a lot of support from international fans? Because they come from a small company?
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Mamamoo
By far the best K-pop girl group. Talented, humble, funny, unique, and each member is beautiful in their own way. I love watching them on variety shows. They're the best!
They should be in the top ten! Four rappers, four singers, four dancers, and four talented girls who aim to have fun on the stage!
They can do anything! Sing, dance, and rap. They are so energetic, charismatic, and very friendly with the people.
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Davichi
Davichi has AMAZING voices. I'm just speechless, and they always vary their songs, which gives their voices more emotion and shows how much they improve each time. They are very beautiful and talented overall.
They might only be a duo, but they have powerful vocals. Their live performances are one of the best so far! Never underestimate them! And they DON'T lip sync!
Very attractive with only their vocals. Their only and most effective weapons are their vocals.
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Spica
All of them can sing and sound the same live! They are the best rookie girl group of the century! Spica fighting! They don't follow other girl groups by starting with cute and catchy songs. They start with cool, catchy, yet addictive songs, and that's one of their many charms!
I have never heard such beautiful harmony and voices in any other girl group. Each and every girl possesses pure raw talent and incredible beauty. Spica has quickly become one of my favorite girl groups in the short time they have been around. Spica hwaiting!
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Taetiseo
The members of TaeTiSeo have really powerful and amazing voices. They are perfect. They made history, apart from SNSD. Their own victory and fame.
I really love them, especially Seohyun!
I really love TaeTiSeo because they are really awesome!
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EXID
EXID makes really good songs. I love the personality of each girl. They're all so funny, which surprised me because usually, girl groups aren't even that funny. That's coming from someone who doesn't really stan EXID.
Each member is beautiful and talented, and they make really iconic songs.
I am very surprised that EXID is not higher. They are awesome talent. They're all individually talented with two of the best vocals in K-pop, in my opinion (Solji and Hyerin).
Nonetheless, all members bring something special to their performances. You guys need to update this.
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AOA
AOA is one of the best female groups. They are very talented. One thing that makes them different from other groups is that they are a band.
They have this unique charm, and their songs are awesome.
They have everything that masculine men like: motorsport, short hair, guns, and latex.
Please have more videos in your groups. I'm a fan from the Philippines.
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Twice
Twice is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2015 reality survival show Sixteen. The group consists of nine members and debuted in October 2015 with the extended play The Story Begins. They have become one of the most popular K-pop groups worldwide, with successful albums... read more
Twice is incredibly entertaining and always has great stage presence. They have worked hard to get where they are now and deserve all of it. They show love for Once and express how much they appreciate us, just like all idols should.
Although they are often overworked, they always put on a smile for Once, even if they are hurting. They pull off both the cute and bad girl vibes well. They constantly release singles, mini-albums, and albums. They also post about twice a week on their main YouTube channel.
They have even created a Japanese channel for their fans. In addition, they do covers of songs, either singing or playing instruments, to entertain us. They are amazing! Stan Twice for clear skin!
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Blackpink
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They debuted in August 2016 with the single album Square One. Since then, they have become one of the most successful K-pop groups globally, known for their strong visuals, music videos... read more
Blackpink is the best because they're not just beautiful young ladies, they also have fierce swag and are very talented.
Lisa is really good at dancing and raps well too. She also has a beautiful face and a killer smile.
Jennie has a really good voice and can rap as well. She also has a beautiful face.
Jisoo can sing well, and her visuals are totally gorgeous.
Rosé has the face of a goddess and the voice of an angel.
All of them are truly talented. You can see how good they are because they trained for five to six years. That's really impressive. All their hard work paid off, and now they're called Monster Rookies.
You can really see the YG color in them - the swag and coolness that 2NE1, BIGBANG, iKON, and WINNER have. I have faith that Blackpink will become Korea's top leading girl group.
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T-ara N4
I really love their song and their choreography too. I'm waiting for their new comeback this year. T-ara fighting!
I love T-ara, especially Jiyeon. I love their song, features, and everything.
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Orange Caramel
From Magic Girl to Funny Hunny to A-ing to Shanghai Romance to Bangkok City and now to Lipstick, their songs are amazingly catchy. They also have a great beat.
I like this girl group. I usually don't like super girly things, but this group has such catchy songs that I can't stop listening to them.
They are nice, cheery, and colorful. Not one of their songs is unpleasant, and their video clips are well-matched.