From top popular groups to the hottest under-the-radar newcomers! A roundup of recommended female K-pop artists.

DRIPHINAPIA

[MV] HINAPIA _ DRIP

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

ITZY “ICY” M/V @ITZY

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

[MV] YUKIKA(유키카) _ NEON(네온)

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!

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LOVE BOMBfromis_9

[MV] 프로미스나인 (fromis_9) – LOVE BOMB

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

Firework (불꽃놀이)

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!

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The fifth season(다섯 번째 계절) (SSFWL)OH MY GIRL

[MV] OH MY GIRL(오마이걸) _ The fifth season(다섯 번째 계절) (SSFWL)

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.

I will show you(보여줄게)Ailee

[MV] Ailee(에일리) _ I will show you(보여줄게)

Some of you might be tired of the Korean idol sound.

For those people, I recommend a singer named Ailee.

As a solo artist, she overwhelms listeners with powerful vocals and singing ability that could rival even American artists.

She has an incredible voice.