[A] Boy | Uniform concept made every stage feel like elite academy graduation. International appeal exceeded domestic recognition by miles.
2/30
Mamamoo?
[B] Girl | Four vocal powerhouses who treat microphones like toys. Their encore ad-libs became more famous than original choreography.
3/30
SS501?
[A] Boy | Kim Hyun-joong's drama fame boosted everyone's profiles. These ballads still dominate Asian karaoke rooms fifteen years later.
4/30
Got7?
[A] Boy | Martial arts tricks met catchy hooks perfectly. Post-JYPE freedom proved fandoms survive agency drama when friendship stays real.
5/30
April?
[B] Girl | "April Story" sounded like animated princess movies come alive. DSP created pastel perfection with orchestral flourishes throughout.
6/30
B.A.P?
[A] Boy | Warrior concept arrived when everyone played cute. Their lawsuit exposed industry darkness while Matoki bunnies kept hope alive.
7/30
GFriend?
[B] Girl | Synchronized swimming on dry land, basically. That viral rain slip performance showed professionalism levels beyond their years.
8/30
Shinhwa?
[A] Boy | Orange ocean survived military service, company changes, everything. First generation legends proving longevity beats temporary fame.
9/30
BLACKPINK?
[B] Girl | Four members conquered Coachella wearing designer outfits. Teddy's minimal productions maximize impact like sonic luxury brands.
10/30
Crayon Pop?
[B] Girl | Helmets plus straight jumping equaled global phenomenon. "Bar Bar Bar" proved simplicity wins when executed with complete conviction.
11/30
JYJ?
[A] Boy | TVXQ splinter group choosing artistry over broadcasts. Musical theater became their stage when music shows weren't available.
12/30
Ladies' Code?
[B] Girl | Tragedy couldn't silence their musical legacy. Elegant harmonies and retro sophistication deserved so much more time.
13/30
Bigflo?
[A] Boy | French member Yuseong added international intrigue instantly. Hip-hop foundations kept them touring steadily despite market saturation.
14/30
NU'EST?
[A] Boy | Produce 101 resurrection tale for the ages. "Face" hit different after their comeback story unfolded beautifully.
15/30
BtoB?
[A] Boy | Ballad excellence meets comedy gold unexpectedly. Eunkwang's high notes in military band videos went viral for good reason.
16/30
I.O.I?
[B] Girl | Eleven shooting stars with predetermined expiration date. Members scattered across top groups, making reunions feel like Avengers assembling.
17/30
Cross Gene?
[A] Boy | Multicultural lineup matched their border-crossing concept. "La Di Da Di" weaponized repetition into pure earworm ammunition.
18/30
F.T. Island?
[A] Boy | Real instruments, real emotions, real rock vibes. Lee Hong-ki's scratchy vocals turn phone flashlights into concert lighters.
19/30
Block B?
[A] Boy | Controlled chaos became their registered trademark. Zico's production paired perfectly with collective weird energy nobody could replicate.
20/30
Dal Shabet?
[B] Girl | "B.B.B" winked while parents weren't looking. Stage outfits pushed boundaries while melodies stayed frustratingly, addictively catchy.
21/30
EXO?
[A] Boy | Tree of Life mythology met synchronized perfection. "Growl" became mandatory training footage for every trainee since 2013.
22/30
Infinite?
[A] Boy | Scorpion dance required superhuman coordination levels. Their synchronization looked like human screensavers set to Sweetune production.
23/30
Orange Caramel?
[B] Girl | Sushi costumes made sense somehow, surprisingly. After School's weird daughters turned absurdist performance art into chart success.
24/30
_o_friend?
[A] Boy | Twin members Jo Twins doubled the appeal. Japan embraced them harder than Korea, classic second-generation international pattern.
25/30
Rainbow?
[B] Girl | Color-coding helped fans remember seven members easily. "A" choreography scandals just made fan chants louder.
26/30
Brown Eyed ____?
[B] Girl | "Abracadabra" hip sway launched thousand dance covers. Vocal maturity met provocative concepts when most stayed safe.
27/30
CLC?
[B] Girl | Plot twist from cuteness to "Hobgoblin" badassery. Sometimes reinvention saves careers even without immediate chart glory.
28/30
Seventeen?
[A] Boy | Thirteen members, self-producing, infinite creativity unleashed. Formations shift like Transformers while Carats count every synchronized breath.
29/30
Playback?
[B] Girl | Brief but beautiful, like cherry blossom season. Clean vocals over acoustic touches created underappreciated playlist gems.
30/30
iKon?
[A] Boy | "Love Scenario" infected playgrounds nationwide organically. Perfect proof that simple hooks written well become generational anthems.