K-POP is one of the most prominent genres of music across the globe. K-POP originates from South Korea but has the audience who are not of the Korean origin as well. The international audience who are not of the Korean origin is equally addicted to it even though they don't understand what the singers are saying. This crowd includes me as well. But fans follow them like religion and the music connects people across countries under the title of EXO-L, ARMY, Pink Panda and so on.
In this article, I'm going to introduce my top-10 boy bands. Please understand that this list is in no particular order. If you have any inputs on the information given or your favourite boy band has not been listed, then please feel free to comment about them.
My Top 10 Boy Bands:-
- Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS)
BTS is a seven-member boy band under Big Hit Entertainment. They debuted on June 12, 2013 as a hip-hop band with the song "No more dream". Their first album- 2 Kool 4 Skool won them multiple awards including the New Artist of the Year. BTS is the first Korean group to perform Live on BBMA and to win BBMA two years consecutively. BTS fans are called as ARMY.
Other names- Bulletproof Boy Scout, Beyond the Scene, Bangtan Boys.Members- Kim Seokjin (Vocal), Min Yoongi (Rapper, Producer), Kim Namjoon (Leader, Rapper), Jung Hoseok (Lead Dancer, Rapper), Park Jimin (Vocal), Kim Taehyung (Vocal) and Jeon Jungkook (Main Vocal).
Stage Name- Jin, Suga, Rap Monster, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook.
Popular Songs- Fake Love, Mic Drop, DNA, Blood Sweat and Tear, I Need You, No More Dreams.
Albums- O!RUL8,2 (2013), 2 Kool 4 Skool (2014), Dark and Wild (2014), Wake Up (2014), The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.1 (2015), The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.2 (2015), Wings (2016), Youth (2016), The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever (2016), Love Yourself: Her (2017), Face Yourself (2018), Love Yourself: Tear (2018).
Awards- Golden Disc Award For Best Rookie Artists Of The Year (2014), MTV Europe Music Award For Best Korean Act (2015), Mnet Asian Music Award For Artist Of The Year (2016, 2017), Billboard Music Award For Top Social Artist (2017), iHeartRadio Music Award For Best Fan Army (2018), Billboard Music Award For Top Social Artist (2018) and many more.
- Day 6
Day 6 is a five-member boy band under JYP Entertainment. They debuted on September 7, 2015 with their first album- EP, The Day. Unlike usual boy bands, each member of this group plays a musical instrument. The band has been nominated for multiple awards such as New Artist of the Year (2016), Best Rock Performance (2017) and many more. Day 6 fan club is known as My Day.
Other Names- 5 Live (Initial name of the band)
Members- Park Jae Hyung (Lead Guitarist, Vocal), Sungjin (Leader, Guitarist, Vocal), Kang Young Hyung (Bassist, Vocalist, Rapper), Wonpil (Synthesizer, Keyboardist, Vocal) and Dowoon (Drummer).
Stage Name- Jae, Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon.
Popular Songs- You Were Beautiful, I Loved You, I Like You, Be Lazy, Hi Hello, Oh-Ah (Cover of Twice).
Albums- EP, The Day (2015). EP, Daydream (2016), Moonshine (2017), Sunshine (2017).
- EXO
EXO is a nine-member boy band under S. M. Entertainment. They debuted in 2011. They have two sub-groups called as EXO-K and EXO-M. The band has members from different linguistic backgrounds. EXO has received 23 Daesang Awards (From various award shows). EXO fan club is called as EXO-L.
Other Names- EXO-K, EXO-MMembers- Kim Min Seok (Vocalist, Dancer), Kim Jun Myeon (Leader, Vocalist), Zhang Yixing (Dancer, Vocalist), Byung Beakhyun (Main Vocalist), Kim Jong Dae (Vocalist), Park Chen Yeol (Rapper), Do Kyung Soo (Vocalist), Kim Jong In (Rapper), Oh Sehun (Dancer, Rapper).
Stage Name- Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chenyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun.
Popular Songs- Growl, Ko Ko Bop, Playboy, Peter Pan, Power, Miracle In December.
Albums-XOXO (2013), Exodus (2015), Ex'Act (2016), The War (2017), Countdown (2018)
Awards- Golden Disc Award For Best Rookie Artists Of The Year (2013), World Music Award For World's Best Selling Korean Artist (2014), Mnet Asian Music Award For Global Fans Choice (2015), Golden Disc Award For Best Album Of The Year (2016), Seoul Music Award Daesang Award (2017), Golden Disc Award Global Popularity Award (2018) and many more.
- Got7
As the name suggests, Got7 is a seven-member boy band under JYP Entertainment. They debuted in January 2014 with their first EP- Got It. The song charted No.1 at Billboard's World Album Chart. This band has members who are skilled in martial arts and are linguistically diverse. The group has received a total of 27 awards. Got7 fan club is iGot7.
Members- Mark Yi En Tuan (Rapper), Im Jae Beom (Leader, Vocalist), Jackson Wang (Rapper, Dancer), Park Jin Young (Vocalist, Dancer), Choi Young Jae (Main Vocalist), Kunpimook Bhuwakul (Rapper, Dancer), Kim Yu Gyeom (Dancer, Vocalist)
Stage Name- Mark, JB, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, Yugyeom
Popular Songs- Hard Carry, Just Right, If You Do, A, Fly, Never Ever.
Albums- MAD(2015), Identify (2014), Moriagatteyo (2016), Flight Log: Turbulence (2016)
Awards- Golden Disc Award For Best Rookie Artists Of The Year (2015), MTV Europe Music Award For Best Worldwide Act (2016), Seoul Music Award Daesang Award (2017), Golden Disc Award Album Division (2018) and many more.
- Monsta X
Members- Sohn Hyun-Woo (Leader, Vocalist), Shin Ho-Seok (Vocalist), Lee Min-Hyuk (Vocalist), Yoo Ki-Hyun (Main Vocalist), Chae Hyung-Won (Dancer, Vocalist), Lee Joo-Heon (Rapper), Im Chang-Kyun (Lead Rapper)Stage Name- Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M.
Popular Songs- Beautiful, Dramarama, Trespass, Perfect Girl, Jealousy, X.Albums- Monsta X Discography (2015), The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter (2017), Piece (2018).
Awards- Mnet Asian Music Award For Asia New Artist (2015), Golden Disc Award Next Generation Star (2016), Mnet Asian Music Award For Best Concert Performance (2017), Golden Disc Award Album Division (2017) and many more.
- Big Bang
Big Bang was formed by YG Entertainment and debuted in 2006 with their album Bigbang Vol.1. The band is composed of 5 members and are known to be one of the most influential K-POP group at that time. The members of the group have experimented in different genres by produced their own music and have received appreciation for the same. Big Bang fan club is V.I.P (Very Important Person).
Members- Kwon Ji Yong (Leader, Rapper), Choi Seung Hyun (Lead Rapper), Dong Yong Bae (Main Vocalist, Dancer), Kang Daesung (Lead Vocalist), Lee Seung Hyun (Lead Dancer)Stage Name- G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, Seungri
Popular Songs- Bang Bang Bang, Haru Haru, Fxxk It, Fantastic Baby, Monster, Ringa Linga.
Albums- Bigbang Vol.1 (2006), Remember (2008), Number 1 (2008), Big Bang (2009), Big Bang 2 (2011), Alive (2012), Made (2016), Made Series (2016).
Awards- Golden Disc Award Album Division (2007), Golden Disc Award MSN International Award (2013), Japan Record Special Award (2016), Golden Disc Award Song Division (2018) and many more.
- Shinee
Shinee is another one of S.M. Entertainment's boy group formed in 2008. They were originally 5-member group but Jonghyun passed away in December 2017. They were promoted as a contemporary R&B group. They quickly gained popularity among teenagers after the debut with their single "Reply" in May 2008. Shinee fan club is Shinee World.
Members- Lee Jin Ki (Leader, Vocalist), Kim Ki Bum (Rapper, Dancer), Choi Min Ho (Rapper), Lee Tae Min (Dancer, Vocalist), Late Kim Jong Hyun (Lead Vocalist)
Stage Name- Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin, (Late) Jonghyun
Popular Songs- Reply, Married to the Music, Hello, Ring Ding Dong, Lucifer, Y Si Fuera Ella.
Albums- Noona, You are So pretty (2008), The Shinee World (2008), Amigo (2008), Romeo (2009), 2009 Year For Us (2009), Lucifer (2010), Hello (2010), The First (2011), Sherlock (2012), Dream Girl: The Misconceptions Of You (2013), Why So Serious? The Misconceptions Of Me (2013), Boys Meet U (2013), The Misconceptions Of Us (2013), I'm Your Boy (2014), Odd (2015), Married To The Music (2015), DxDxD (2016), 1 of 1 (2016), Five (2017).
Awards- Mnet Asian Music Award For Best New Male Artist (2008), Golden Disc Award For Most Popular Star Song (2010), Seoul Music Award For K-wave Popular Award (2014), Mnet Asian Music Award For Best Dance Performance (2015),Seoul Music Award Bonsang Award (2016), Golden Disc Award Album Division (2017) and many more.
- VIXX
VIXX is a six-member group formed in 2012 by Jellyfish Entertainment. The members were selected through Mnet "My Idol" reality show. Both the members and the name of the group were selected through viewers voting. The group debuted on May, 2012 with their single "Super Hero". VIXX fan club goes by the name of Starlight.
Other Names- Vicks (Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis)Members- Cha Hak Yeon (Leader, Dancer), Lee Hong Bin (Rapper), Jung Taek Woon (Main Vocal), Lee Jae Huan (Vocalist), Kim Won Shik (Rapper, Dancer), Han Sang Hyuk (Dancer).
Stage Name- N, Hongbin, Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hyuk
Popular Songs- Voodoo Doll, Dynamite, Error, Fantasy, Chained up, Eternity.
Albums- I'm Ready To Get Hurt (2013), Hyde (2013), Voodoo (2013), Darkest Angels (2014), Error (2014), Chained up (2015), Depend On Me (2016), Kratos (2016), Ker (2016), Shangri-La (2017), La La La- Ai Wo Arigatou (2017), Eau De VIXX (2018).
Awards- SBS MTV Best Of Best Award For Best Rookie Group (2013), Seoul Music Award Bonsang Award (2014), Gaon Chart Music Award For Hot Performance Of The Year (2015), Asia Artist Award For best Celebrity (2016), Golden Disc Award Album Division (2017) and many more.
- JBJ
JBJ is a six-member fan project boy band. They were formed with participants from Mnet Produce 101: Season 2 that aired in 2017 after a special request from the viewers. The group is under Fave Entertainment and debuted on October 2017. The band disbanded on 22 April 2018 with their last concert 'JBJ Really desirable concert (Epilogue)'. JBJ fanclub is titled as Joyful.
Members- Roh Tae-Hyun, (Leader, Dancer, Vocalist), Kwon Hyun-bin (Lead Rapper), Takada Kenta (Vocalist, Dancer), Kim Sang Gyun (Rapper), Jin Longguo (Main Vocalist), Kim Dong-han (Dancer, Vocalist).
Stage Name- Taehyun, Hyunbin, Kenta, Sanggyun, Longguo, Donghan.
Popular Songs- Fantasy, As If In A Dream, True Colors, Call Your Name, My Flower, Moonlight.Albums- Fantasy (2017), True Colors (2018), New Moon (2018)
Awards- Asia Artist Award For Rising Star (2017), Korean Culture And Entertainment Award For K-POP Singer Award (2017), V Live Award For Global Rookie Top 5 (2018), Korean Culture And Entertainment Award For Best Rookie (2018).
- Wanna One
Wanna One is another boy band formed through Produce 101: Season 2 reality show. The group comprises of eleven members and debuted in August 2017 under YMC Entertainment. The contract will end on 31 December 2018. Wanna one fan club is named as Wannable.
Members- Yoon Jisung (Leader, Vocalist), Ha Sungwoon (Main Vocalist), Hwang Minhyun (vocalist), Ong Seongwoo (Dancer, Vocalist), Kim Jaehwan (Vocalist), Kang Daniel (Rapper, Dancer), Park Jihoon (Dnacer, vocalist), Park Woojin (Rapper, Dancer), Bae Jinyoung (Vocalist), Lee Daehwi (Vocalist, Dancer), Lai Guan Lin (Lead Rapper)
Stage Name- Jisung, Sungwoon, Minhyun, Seongwoo, Jaehwan, Daniel, Jihoon, Woojin, Jinyoung, Daehwi, Guanlin.
Popular Songs- I.P.U, Always, I'll Remember, Wanna Be My Baby, Boomerang, Burn It Up.
Albums- 1x1=1 To Be One (2017), 1-1=0 Nothing Without You (2017), 0+1=1 I Promise You (2018)
Awards- Mnet Asian Music Award For Best Next Artist and Best New Male Artist (2017), Seoul Music Award Bonsang Award (2018), Golden Disc Award For Rookie Artist Of The Year (2018) to name a few.
I hope this list is helpful to all the newbies venturing into the world of K-POP. Do enjoy, support and love the K-POP boys. Get A Bias!
Annyeonghi Gaseyo 😃
Members- Yoon Jisung (Leader, Vocalist), Ha Sungwoon (Main Vocalist), Hwang Minhyun (vocalist), Ong Seongwoo (Dancer, Vocalist), Kim Jaehwan (Vocalist), Kang Daniel (Rapper, Dancer), Park Jihoon (Dnacer, vocalist), Park Woojin (Rapper, Dancer), Bae Jinyoung (Vocalist), Lee Daehwi (Vocalist, Dancer), Lai Guan Lin (Lead Rapper)
Stage Name- Jisung, Sungwoon, Minhyun, Seongwoo, Jaehwan, Daniel, Jihoon, Woojin, Jinyoung, Daehwi, Guanlin.
Popular Songs- I.P.U, Always, I'll Remember, Wanna Be My Baby, Boomerang, Burn It Up.
Albums- 1x1=1 To Be One (2017), 1-1=0 Nothing Without You (2017), 0+1=1 I Promise You (2018)
Awards- Mnet Asian Music Award For Best Next Artist and Best New Male Artist (2017), Seoul Music Award Bonsang Award (2018), Golden Disc Award For Rookie Artist Of The Year (2018) to name a few.
I hope this list is helpful to all the newbies venturing into the world of K-POP. Do enjoy, support and love the K-POP boys. Get A Bias!
Annyeonghi Gaseyo 😃
