Explaining the first to fifth generation of K-POP! Characteristics of each generation/List of male and female groups/Representative songs!

Ever since K-POP began to attract attention around the world, it has changed with the times.😍

Generations are divided based on the characteristics of popular idol groups, their musical style, how they interact with fans, and how they conduct PR.💘🎤

Generally classified as 1st to 5th generation, in Japan, the Hallyu boom occurred from the 2nd generation, and K-POP spread.💓🥰

In this article, we will introduce the characteristics, representative groups, songs, etc. of the 1st to 5th generations.👀

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K-POP 1st generation: late 1990s to 2004

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In the first generation, the “K-POP idol form” and “idol culture” were born.It gained overwhelming support from young people, mainly teenagers, and created a social phenomenon.💞🪄

A fandom culture was also formed, and the popular Korean drama ``Reply 1997'' realistically depicts the fan culture of that time.🙄💡

At that time, there were no established rules for support, so groups that were active at the same time were seen as rivals, and there was a lot of persistent harassment from extreme fans.😭💦

BoA, which debuted in 2000, is said to be the 1.5 generation, and has undergone rigorous training before making its debut.💫😘

The first generation that laid the foundation for K-POP

The first generation of K-POP idols was born.It started with the debut of boy group H.O.T.✨👀

The form and culture of idols that are relevant today was born, and K-POP idols were born one after another, such as the debut of Sechs Kies, who competed with H.O.T.🔥

It was around this time that members were divided into positions such as main vocalist, rapper, lead dancer, etc., and it can be said that the foundation of K-POP idols was laid.🎤💃🕺

In addition, fandoms and fan clubs have been formed to support idol activities, and methods of support have begun, such as chanting for interludes in songs and using cheering goods.😍📣

List of representative male groups of the first generation of K-POP

In the first generation of boy groups, "idol" became popular in Korea after H.O.T became a hit, and their rival, Sechs Kies, debuted.🔥

In the early 2000s, Shinhwa and G.O.D., which were at their peak, became rivals, and fans became passionate about their support.✨📣

List of representative female groups of the first generation of K-POP

After the success of H.O.T, SM Entertainment created the first girl group S.E.S, debuting a legendary group that is said to be the original K-POP group.🎶

BoA, which debuted in 2000, has a huge impact on subsequent generations🙄💞

Representative songs of the first generation of K-POP

In the first generation, H.O.T performed songs in various genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop, and rock.I am doing😍🎤

especially『Candy』has won many fans with its catchy melody and powerful performance.💘

In addition"COUPLE" by Sechs Kies, "I'm Your Girl" by S.E.S, "T.O.P" by ShinhwaExamples include 🤔

“Valenti” by BoAis very popular in Japan, and you've probably heard of it at least once.😧💡

K-POP 2nd generation: 2005-2013

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The second generation will see the rise of the three major agencies: SM, YG, and JYP.Highly talented groups are debuting one after another under the trainee system, led by TVXQ.🎀

The idol market has expanded rapidly since the late 2000s, and idols dominated the 2011 Korean Gaon Chart from 1st to 14th in terms of album sales.🙄💡

In terms of music, electro sounds are incorporated., the K-POP sound that continues to this day was born.Catchy and easy-to-imitate point dances are becoming explosively popularI did🫶

Also, as BIGBABG became a trend not only in music but also in fashion, this is the generation where K-POP idols began to have influence on the world.🔥😍

The second generation that sparked the Korean boom in Japan

The second generation began to expand overseas in earnest, and with the spread of the Internet, they began activities in Asia and America 🫶🥰

In Japan, following the success of BoA, TVXQ, Girls' Generation, and KARA made their debut in Japan in the second generation, sparking the K-Pop boom.💡🤗

Some of you may have been singing and dancing to Girls' Generation's "Gee" or KARA's "Mr." at karaoke.💃

Additionally, in 2012, PSY made "Gangnam Style" a huge hit on YouTube, which led to changes in advertising activities in the K-Pop idol world.👀

List of representative male groups of K-POP 2nd generation

The second generation is the generation that gave birth to TVXQ, BIGBANG, 2PM, and the groups that are now called legends.🙄💞

BIGBANG has become a group that symbolizes a generation, not only in music but also in fashion.✨👀

List of representative female groups of K-POP 2nd generation

In the second generation, groups with different personalities have been born at each office, and all groups boast high recognition regardless of generation.🎶

In 2009, Girls' Generation became a big hit and quickly became the top of the second generation.💘

In addition, 2NE1 has gained popularity by creating a new trend called “girl crush”.😍

K-POP 2nd generation representative songs

In the second generation“Tell Me” by Wonder GirlsYaBIGBANG's "LIES"became a hit, electronic music and foot songs became mainstream.🎤💞

From around this time, the "K-POP sound" was established, and point dances that fans could imitate were actively incorporated...💡💃

In additionSuper Junior's "Sorry, Sorry"、HyunA's "Bubble Pop!" ”、SHINee's "Lucifer"Examples include🎀

Also in 2012PSY's "Gangnam Style"became a huge hit on YouTube, leading to major changes in advertising activities in the K-Pop world.🙄🎶

I'm sure everyone, from adults to children, has been riding the wave of the Korean wave and enjoying music on their iPods.👀🫶

K-POP 3rd generation: 2014-2018

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The third generationK-POP idol market is growing rapidlyAndThanks in part to the spread of SNS, fandoms have been formed not only in Korea and other Asian countries but also worldwide.It's now up to😍

With EXO's successful debut in Korea and China at the same time, the number of multinational groups will increase, and their activities overseas will become more active.🎤

Many K-POP groups that were born in the third generation are still active at the forefront.💡

This is probably because they formed a strong fandom even before their debut on the survival audition program, and it has become easier to spread the group's appeal through videos such as Twitter and YouTube.💞🙄

3rd generation where SNS usage & survival programs are in full swing

The third generationBy starting to actively use SNS such as Twitter, we have gained fans not only in Korea but also overseas.will be able to👀💘

In addition, we attracted fans with a marketing strategy that used story-telling music videos and videos on YouTube.📱🎶

It can be said that BTS and BLACKPINK have gained fans around the world not only through their music sources but also through their use of SNS and YouTube.💡🙄

The third generationWith the success of the survival audition program ``SIXTEEN'' sponsored by JYP and the ``PRODUCE 101'' series, growth-oriented idols have become popular.🔥

The fandom gets even more excited when the debut members are decided by the number of votes from fans.✨😭

In fact, I.O.I and Wanna One have been very popular since their debut and have continued to attract attention even after the group disbanded, and TWICE is still very popular today.😘💞

List of representative male groups of K-POP 3rd generation

The third generation is the generation in which K-POP members became multinational, with BTS in particular showing a global presence.💞

BTS won the Top Social Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards in 2017, creating a foundation for K-pop groups to go beyond idols.😭🔥

There are also many other groups in this generation, such as SEVENTEEN and NCT, who are expanding their range of activities through solo activities and acting.💡

List of representative female groups of K-POP 3rd generation

Among girl groups, TWICE and I.O.I, which were born from survival audition programs, gained popularity🥰💫

The group that was born from the "PRODUCE 101" series is only active for a limited time, but even after disbanding, they continue to attract attention through solo activities and other groups.👀📣

Representative songs of K-POP 3rd generation

The third generation produced many hit songs and sparked a worldwide Korean wave boom.🌀

EXO's "Growl", BTS's "Blood Sweat & Tears" and "Spring Day", TWICE's "TT", BLACKPINK's "BOOMBAYAH", Red Velvet's "Red Flavor", SEVENTEEN's "Very Nice"There are many songs that are used as audition songs.💞

K-POP 4th generation: 2019-2022

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The characteristic of the 4th generation is that HYBE, to which BTS belongs, has joined the three major Korean agencies, SM, YG, and JYP, and competition has become more intense.🔥😧

With the 3rd generation creating the foundation for overseas expansion, 4th generation K-POP idols will attract attention overseas as soon as they debut, so each agency has begun to develop marketing strategies with overseas markets in mind.📱✨

In some cases, some groups have become more popular overseas than in Korea.👀

Also,In addition to existing SNS, new community platforms such as bubble and Weverse have been created, enabling mutual communication between idols and fans.I will💞

The bond between fans and idols deepens, and the feeling of intimacy increases their support.📣

The 4th generation of complete idols aiming for the world was born

The 4th generation is comprised of young members born in the 2000s, as junior groups from the 3rd generation have made their debut one after another.😧💡

They are required to be complete idols who have the singing ability, dance performance, and visuals to aim for the world.✨💃

Although we are young, we need to compete equally with senior groups such as BTS, TWICE, and BLACKPINK, who are leading the 3rd generation.🔥

There are also groups that are praised for having members who write, compose, and produce.🎀🤔

List of representative male groups of the 4th generation of K-POP

There are many groups in the 4th generation that debut as younger brothers of the 3rd generation, and they are highly acclaimed as self-produced idols.

For example, Stray Kids has a production team within the group and creates songs full of originality 🪄😧

In addition, all groups are characterized by high-level members from singing to dancing, including groups that came from auditions such as ENHYPEN, TREASURE, and X1.💡😘

List of representative female groups of the 4th generation of K-POP

Around 2022, girl groups were particularly active, with unique groups such as IVE, Kep1er, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans making their debuts one after another.✨💘

The girl group Sengoku period is in full swing! Immediately after their debut, they dominated numerous music programs and won many awards.😂

Even now in its 5th generation, it continues to be a leading force in the K-Pop world.😍🎤

Representative songs of the 4th generation of K-POP

In the 4th generation(G)-I-DLEThe popularity of“TOMBOY” and “Nxde”They released a series of hit songs such as 🤩💞

Also,“Wannabe” by ITZY, “Ditto” by NewJeansThere are many songs that have captivated fans with their unique and message-filled MVs.💡

As a boy group's representative song,"God's Menu" by Stray Kids, "CROWN" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, "Pirate King" by ATEEZExamples include🎶🙄

K-POP 5th generation: 2023~

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Due to promotion and marketing strategies using SNS, the 5th generation has seen an increase in groups that boast over a million MV views immediately after their debut.I am doing📱😭

In particular, the era of boy groups has arrived in the 5th generation, and they are gaining momentum🤔

In addition, survival audition programs are still very popular, and many of the groups representing the 5th generation were born from auditions.✨😍

Even in the “K-POP” genre, which has debuted from a Korean agency,Groups with a majority of non-Korean members also appeared, and the internationalization of the members rapidly progressed.😘🎶

5th generation of international members

Although generation switching is not clearly defined,The 5th generation began when ZEROBASEONE was born in "BOYS PLANET"It is said that🎤🤗

ZEROBASEONE, who led the way, sold over 2 million copies of their debut album, and RIIZE and TWS, who debuted after that, are also doing well.💞

Due to the internationalization of the members, they are attracting attention from all over the world as soon as their debut, which is probably the reason why they have achieved over a million sales.🙄💘

Debuted from YGBABYMONSTER's major debut MV reached 1 billion views in 10 days.And we can expect a fierce comeback showdown in the future 🤔

List of representative male groups of K-POP 5th generation

In the 5th generation, the number of debuting groups is rapidly increasing, and competition is intensifying.🔥😭

In particular, survival audition programs became popular, and groups such as n.SSgin, FANTASY BOYS, and ZEROBASEONE were born.

There is also an increasing pattern of members, such as EVNNE, who are unfortunately unsuccessful in audition programs debuting as derivative groups.💘

List of representative female groups of K-POP 5th generation

Similarly, demand for survival audition programs for girl groups has increased, with more groups debuting than the 4th generation.💡🙄

Many groups, such as MADEIN and SAY MY NAME, have become a hot topic due to the addition of members who were active in other groups.💘

The 5th generation is still in its infancy, so we have high expectations for its future success.🎀

Representative songs of the 5th generation of K-POP

In the 5th generation, boy groups are prominently active, and their representative song isBOYNEXTDOOR's "Earth, Wind & Fire", CRAVITY's "Love or Die", TWS's "첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아", RIIZE's "Boom Boom Bass"Examples include🎶😍

in girl group“SHEESH” by BABYMONSTER, “Magnetic” by ILLITYour debut song was a huge hit.💞🙄

Many of the songs have become a hot topic with videos of them singing and challenge dances going viral on SNS.🔥📲

Summary

This time, we introduced the characteristics, representative groups, and songs of K-POP's 1st to 5th generations.💡😘

K-POP, which is popular all over the world, attracts fans not only with their talent but also with their visuals, and is expanding their range of activities beyond music to include acting, modeling, brand ambassadors, and commercial characters.🎀

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The K-POP world will continue to evolve, and we will see success not only in Korea but worldwide.💃

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