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

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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KEI

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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.

MisterKARA

KARA – Mister M/V

A South Korean female idol group.

They debuted in March 2007 and, unfortunately, disbanded in 2016.

Alongside Girls’ Generation, they were one of the groups that helped popularize Korean idols in Japan.

AdiosEVERGLOW

EVERGLOW (에버글로우) – Adios MV

They are a six-member female idol group that debuted in March 2019.

The group name, EVERGLOW, carries the meaning that, just as there are days when the sun shines and nights when it doesn’t, they create both light and shadow in their own time.

In August, they released their second single, HUSH, and held a release showcase at the YES24 Live Hall in Seoul.

Electric Shockf(x)

f(x) 에프엑스 ‘Electric Shock’ MV

f(x) is a South Korean female idol group that debuted in 2009.

They are characterized by their distinctive songs—some even feel experimental—and their bold, unique fashion.

The group’s name comes from a mathematical function: just as the value of x can change into various numbers, it signifies that the members will carry out diverse activities based on their individual personalities.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

It’s always moving to witness the moment a star is born from an audition show, isn’t it? NiziU emerged from a joint project by JYP and Sony Music.

Their signature is a bright, pop sound rooted in K-pop.

The song released alongside their pre-debut in 2020 drew huge attention for its unique choreography that looked like jump rope.

Their pre-debut mini album “Make you happy,” which includes that track, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first by a female artist that year to simultaneously take No.

1 in three Weekly Digital Ranking categories.

Their energetic, cute performances that put a smile on everyone’s face may be their greatest charm.

Whenever you need a boost, be sure to dive into their world!