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[2026] Not Just K-pop! A Special Feature on Korean Female Vocal Bands

When you think of Korean music, many people picture K-pop groups like TWICE, BLACKPINK, NewJeans, and ILLIT.

Even among fans of indie rock and pop, the Asian scene has long been drawing attention.

In recent years, thanks to the rising popularity of DAY6 and the girl band QWER, there’s been growing momentum for bands in Korea as well.

In this article, we’re showcasing a wide-ranging selection of bands that include female vocals!

Use this as a guide when exploring bands with a different charm from K-pop—or as a playlist to dive right in!

[2026] Not Just K-POP! A Special Feature on Korean Female Vocal Bands (21–30)

MOYAAOA Black

AOA BLACK – MOYA (모야) MV
MOYAAOA Black

AOA is an idol group under FNC Entertainment.

AOA Black functioned as a sub-unit of AOA and was a rare idol group that performed in a band format.

As members left one after another, they released no songs other than MOYA, but they still drew a fair amount of attention at the time.

Musically, it feels like typical K-pop group songs adapted into a band setup, so it should really hit the spot for those who like catchy music.

In conclusion

This time, we featured a wide range of artists—from bands making waves in Korea’s indie scene to veteran acts who have thrived in the mainstream for many years—but there are also many female artists to watch in the singer-songwriter and solo project spheres.

I hope this article gives you a chance to discover a new side of Korean music that’s different from the widely known K-pop.