From top popular groups to the hottest under-the-radar newcomers! A roundup of recommended female K-pop artists.
When it comes to K-pop, so many girl groups debut every year! There are so many that it can be hard to keep up.
In addition to girl groups, solo artists with a stylish vibe are also really captivating.
Here, we’ll be introducing some of the female artists who represent K-pop! From hugely popular groups to hidden-gem singers, we hope to share the appeal of a wide variety of female artists.
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From popular groups to the latest hidden-gem newcomers! A roundup of recommended female K-pop artists (11–20)
SunflowerIZ*ONE
It’s an idol group formed by Korean and Japanese members selected through a Korean audition program.
Both the group name and the fan club name were chosen via a public vote on the show.
Although they are planned to promote for a limited time, many fans likely hope they will continue for a long time, as they are a fresh, unprecedented kind of idol group.
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This is a six-member Korean idol group that began activities in 2011.
In addition to releasing numerous singles, the members have also appeared in dramas and variety shows in both Korea and Japan, making them very well-known and popular in Korea.
Their activities are currently focused mainly in Korea.
Hocus PocusBVNDIT
They are a five-member Korean female unit that started activities in 2019.
In Korea, they are known as the junior group to Chungha.
Since they debuted only recently, they have very few works and released songs so far, but their high musicality is noteworthy.
They are planning activities and live shows in Japan as well, so music lovers not only in Korea but also in Japan should keep an eye on them!
Starry Night (Feat. Crush)BoA
When it comes to Korean female artists, it has to be her.
After debuting in Korea in 2000, she made her Japan debut in 2001, becoming a forerunner of the K-pop boom, and even performed on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Her free and expansive singing voice is truly pleasant to listen to.
DRIPHINAPIA
A girls’ group formed by former PRISTIN members Kim Min-kyung, Kang Kyung-won, Jung Eun-woo, Kang Ye-bin—who were under the talent agency Pledis Entertainment—and the non-public trainee Kim Bada.
They made their debut in November 2019 with the digital single “New Start,” and are a promising new act you won’t want to take your eyes off in the future!
ICYITZY
Formed as the junior group to TWICE at the same agency, they began their activities in 2019.
They still have relatively few releases at the moment, but with high expectations for major success going forward—including potential activities in Japan—there’s no doubt they’re an artist to keep a close eye on.
NEONYUKIKA
She is an actress and model from Shizuoka who has been active in Japan and was a member of the Real Girls Project, the real-life version of the idol group from THE IDOLM@STER.KR.
She also appeared on the audition program MIXNINE, which drew a lot of attention! Since her solo debut in February 2019, she has been showcasing a cute yet fresh charm with songs that have a stylish city-pop vibe.
She’s a must-watch, highly recommended artist!
LOVE BOMBfromis_9
They are a girl group active since 2018.
They were originally scheduled to debut under a different name, but started with their current name based on the wishes of the current members.
Building on a track record of numerous live performances and event appearances in South Korea, they began their activities in Japan in 2019.
In Japan, they appear at events and on internet broadcasts.
Firework(불꽃놀이)LABOUM
Laboum, a talented idol group that debuted in 2014.
For a long time they sang lively, bright, and positive songs, but after Yulhee left when she got married and the group became a five-member lineup, they pursued a change of image, showcasing a new, alluring side rooted in R&B.
Even so, the delicate, radiant pop charm of tracks like “Imagination Plus” continues to shine ever brighter!
The fifth season(다섯 번째 계절) (SSFWL)OH MY GIRL
They are a South Korean girl group active since 2015.
Affectionately known as “Omagol,” they drew significant attention for their ‘constellation dance’ choreography, in which the members form constellation shapes when viewed from above.
They have been steadily building their track record in Japan and are widely known among K-pop fans, so their popularity in Japan is likely to grow even more.