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The Best K-pop Boy Groups Of 2024, Ranked
Vote on the groups based on their 2024 music and performances.
The world of K-pop continues to amaze us, and 2024 is no exception. The best K-pop boy groups of 2024 are listed here, waiting to be ranked by fans like you. This list aims to bring everyone's favorites into the spotlight based on several factors: from this year's music and performances to the impact they have globally. By emphasizing crowdranking, this list represents a celebration of the most influential boy bands in the K-Pop genre today.
Stray Kids have carved out a space for themselves with their self-produced music and compelling storytelling. ENHYPEN, with their intricate choreography and unique musical style, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. RIIZE, with their youthful and rebellious image, have ushered in a new wave of music that's fresh and relatable. Tomorrow X Together, often called TXT, are known for their innovative concepts and harmonious vocals. ATEEZ has made impressive strides in their visual performances coupled with their dynamic music style.
The uniqueness of individual style, the influence of global popularity, and the intensity of fan loyalty all help determine the the most popular K-Pop boy groups of 2024. Remember, your vote changes the game! Cast your vote now and let your favorite boy band know you are cheering for them. Show some love to these dynamic artists and idols, and vote for your favorite now!
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JYP Entertainment's popular boy group Stray Kids has been dominating the K-Pop world since their 2017 debut and have shown no signs of slowing down. Their 2024 plans consist of their fourth fanmeeting titled SKZ'S MAGIC SCHOOL, scheduled to be held in March.
While new music hasn't been officially announced yet, fans can expect to hear more dynamic releases from them soon.
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Who Is The Most Popular Stray Kids Member?See all
- 1Felix23,826 Votes
- 2Han18,660 Votes
- 3Hyunjin21,285 Votes
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ENHYPEN is a seven-member group that was formed through the reality competition show I-LAND in 2020. Since then they have continued to make a name for themselves in the K-Pop industry, releasing multiple hits like “Bite Me” and “Sweet Venom.”
Fans will get to see their hits live this year as the members venture on their Fate Plus world tour. Stops include Seoul, Los Angeles, and New York, beginning February and concluding in May 2024.
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TXT had a busy year in 2023, not only completing their second world tour but also blessing fans with many amazing releases - including the track “Do It Like That” in collaboration with legendary boy group the Jonas Brothers.
2024 is looking to be another great year for the boys, starting off with their fanmeeting PRESENT X TOGETHER in March of 2024. New music is also on the horizon with TXT announcing that they will be making a comeback with the mini-album Minisode 3: Tomorrow in April.
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Who Is The Most Popular TXT Member?See all- 1Beomgyu12,714 Votes
- 2Yeonjun13,350 Votes
- 3Soobin12,100 Votes
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This 13-member boy group has been consistently making new music for their fans, and there are no signs that they'll be stopping soon. October 2023 saw the group's latest release “God of Music” topping the charts.
In 2024 they're set to continue with their tour FOLLOW AGAIN, spanning different cities in Asia. Although new music hasn't been announced just yet, fans are sure to see more hits throughout the year.
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2023 showed to be an eventful year for the K-Pop powerhouse group ATEEZ, with another successful tour in the books and hit song “Bouncy” going viral across social media.
This boy group is anticipated to make even more waves in 2024, already being announced in this year's Coachella lineup and releasing their third Japan single “Not Okay.” Additionally the boys are set to venture on yet another world tour, titled Toward the Light.
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P1Harmony has been gradually moving up the K-Pop ranks since their debut in 2020, and this year is looking optimistic for the six members. From April to June they'll be venturing on their North American tour, P1USTAGE H: UTOP1A.
Although new music hasn't been in talks just yet, fans can listen to their latest hits in the mean time, including the digital single “Fall In Love Again” that they released in collaboration with producers Tricky and Believve.
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Any group under HYBE is expected to make a big splash on the K-pop scene, and BOYNEXTDOOR is no exception. The boys debuted in 2023 with the single album Who!, providing fans with three strong singles, titled “But I Like You,” “Serenade,” and “One and Only.”
KOZ Entertainment confirmed that BOYNEXTDOOR is set to make a comeback in April 2024 with their second EP How?. and it's expected that they'll make large waves in the K-pop world with that release, too.
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Formed by Mnet's survival program Boys Planet, the members of ZEROBASEONE already had a strong fanbase before their hit debut with “In Bloom.” They kept up their momentum throughout 2023, releasing their second EP Melting Point just a few months after debut and selling over two million copies during the first week of promotions.
There's no doubt that 2024 will be another great year for this boy group. They made their official Japan debut in March with the single "Yura Yura"," setting a record for the highest first day sales for K-pop group in Japan.
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SM Entertainment's latest boy group RIIZE debuted in 2023 with their hit single “Get a Guitar.” They quickly saw success, and just months later they started 2024 off strong with another release titled “Love 119.”
Fans of the boy group will get a chance to see their hits in person this year with RIIZE venturing off on their first world tour starting in May 2024. Their fan-con tour RIIZING DAY will span almost 10 countries in four months.
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10EXO has been a force in the K-pop industry since 2012, and it seems like they won't be slowing down anytime soon. The members have been busy at work with individual and sub-unit projects, but the long awaited group comeback finally came in 2023 with the song “Cream Soda.”
In 2024 EXO will be hosting their fanmeeting ONE in April. The members have also confirmed to be continuing with solo projects and we can expect to see more from them for the year.
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The Best Member of EXOSee all- 1Baekhyun1,049 Votes
- 2D.O.1,087 Votes
- 3Kai990 Votes
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11NCT Dream
2024 marks a total of eight years since NCT Dream debuted with “Chewing Gum". Since then they've gained lots of love from fans all over the world, and will be traveling around the world on their tour THE DREAM SHOW 3.
March is set to be the month for the boys to release a new mini album, according to SM Entertainment. Fans can expect another hit from them very soon!
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12This popular NCT sub-unit had a busy 2023 year, releasing several tracks like “Ay-Yo” and “Fact Check.” These are just a few of the long list of songs that cement NCT 127's place as one of the best groups in modern K-Pop.
As for 2024, fans will get a chance to see the boy group in person as they continue their tour Neo City – The Unity in Asia. The group hasn't announced any current music plans together, but member Taeyong is confirmed to make a solo comeback sometime this year.
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The Best Members Of NCT 127, RankedSee all- 1Taeyong8,923 Votes
- 2Jaehyun7,786 Votes
- 3Mark7,967 Votes
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13The Boyz will mark their seventh anniversary this year, and there are high hopes that they'll commemorate it with an eventful year.
Although this 11-member group is yet to make a full comeback in 2024, they did start it strong with some new material for fans. Releasing music videos for songs off their latest album PHANTASY : PT.2 SIXTH SENSE, The B can check out the MVs for “Rat In the Trap” and “Honey," out now.
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14As one of the oldest groups on this list, it's nice to know that SHINee is still in the game and showing everyone how it's done.
2023 marked the year that the group completed their military service, meaning that fans won't have to worry about enlistment stalling group activities in 2024. They will be continuing their tour SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination, and fans are hopeful that new music is to follow.
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Vote: Who Is The Best SHINee Member?See all- 1Taemin1,356 Votes
- 2Minho1,343 Votes
- 3Key1,069 Votes
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15TREASURE
TREASURE is a 2020 boy group formed through YG Entertainment's idol competition show, YG Treasure Box. Following members Mashiho and Yedam's departure in 2022, the group has been promoting with a 10-member lineup.
In May 2024 the group will be heading on their Asia tour Reboot, beginning in the Philippines. This tour comes almost exact a year after their 2023 tour titled Hello.
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Who Is The Most Popular TREASURE Member?See all- 1Jihoon3,302 Votes
- 2Yoshi3,878 Votes
- 3Haruto4,860 Votes
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16Astro made their name in the K-Pop industry with their debut “HIDE&SEEK” in 2016. Since then they continued to find success not only as a full group, but also in individual ventures and sub-unit releases.
The group's activities for this year are currently unknown, as member Rocky departed from the group and company in February 2023, and member Moonbin unfortunately passed away in April 2023.
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17Pledis Entertainment's last debuted boy group (prior to TWS) was global sensation Seventeen, so it's safe to say that expectations were high. TWS has exceeded all of them, and proved that they possess more than enough talent to offer the K-pop industry.
In 2024 the six-member boy group debuted with the song “plot twist,” which quickly shot up the charts and is considered to be one of the best songs of the year.
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18Xdinary Heroes
If you're a K-pop fan who also loves rock bands, you should definitely stan Xdinary Heroes. Formed under JYP's sub-label, Studio J, this six-member band brings a refreshing concept to K-pop boy groups.
Last year the group began their first world tour Break the Brake, kicking things off in Seoul. They'll be continuing to embark on the tour, hitting different cities in Asia starting in March.
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19Monsta X's activities as a group may be a bit stunted this year due to military obligations, but its obvious that they thought ahead, with their official accounts still posting lots of content for fans.
With that being said, we expect them to be going as strong as they can despite four of their members serving their enlistment duties in 2024. Notably they began 2024 with their first concert film airing in theaters all around the world on January 1st.
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20ONEUS is a talented boy group that deserves way more attention from the K-Pop community. 2023 was the year they began promoting with a five-member lineup, following the departure of former member Ravn in 2022.
The boys will be returning to North America this Spring on their second world tour La Dolce Vita. If you're hoping to see them live, they'll be visiting 11 different cities between March and April.
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Who Is The Most Popular ONEUS Member?See all- 1Hwanwoong2,105 Votes
- 2Seoho1,706 Votes
- 3Xion1,574 Votes
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21Ten-member boy group xikers had large shoes to fill following KQ Entertainment's internationally beloved group ATEEZ - and they met all expectations. Their 2023 debut tracks “Tricky House” and “Rockstar” quickly took the world by storm and granted the boys instant success.
2024 is predicted to be another strong year for xikers. They made a comeback with “We Don't Stop” off of the mini album HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial and Error on March 7, 2024. We're excited to see what other plans they have in store!
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22BTOB
BTOB has been a longtime name in the K-Pop world, promoting actively together for over a decade. Although they began as a pop focused boy group, they began to see major success for their vocal talent as they ventured into ballads.
Despite the members being signed under different talent agencies, it has already been confirmed for 2024 that they will be releasing a full group comeback in March. We can't wait for this talented group to release another hit for the new year!
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23Tempest made their debut in 2022 with the mini album It's ME, It's WE and title track “Bad News.” Since then they have released other popular songs like “Vroom Vroom” and “Dragon.”
So far in 2024 Tempest has already released new music for fans with the track “Lighthouse.” Their Japanese debut is scheduled for April with the mini album Bang!, and their fan-con UNiEVERSITY will kick off that some month.
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24CIX
No one can deny that CIX has had a spot in the K-Pop world since their debut, having earned their first win just a week after the released their first song “Movie Star.” The five-member group has gone on to release other hits since then, including “Cinema” and “Jungle.”
Recently the members announced that they'll be venturing on their third tour this year titled 0 to 1. The tour is planning to kick off in Seoul on April 6th, and will span across Northern and Latin America.
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25This unique boy group debuted in 2023 with the song “Wait For You,” which quickly put them on the map in Korea. Their concept consists of the members being virtual idols - meaning that they perform, interact with fans, and stream behind virtual avatars.
Although they haven't been active in the industry for too long, they've already been met with great reception, breaking multiple streaming and album selling records. In July Plave became the fastest group to ever receive one billion streams on the Korean streaming service MelOn.
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26Kingdom instantly made their mark on the K-pop scene when they debuted in 2021. Their unique concept involves each member representing a historical king, with them being in charge of a fictional kingdoms. This fantasy concept partnered with their musical talent solidified their stardom for years to come.
As for 2024, the boy group alluded to a reimagining of their fantasy concept with visual teasers released on their official Youtube channel. Following this, fans are anticipating what new and fresh things Kingdom has in store.
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27Mnet survival program Boys Planet produced multiple stars and hit project groups, with Evnne being one of them. All seven members of the group were previous contestants on the show, and although they didn't end up making Boy Planet's final line-up, they achieved stardom as Evnne.
They first debuted in 2023, and have already begun 2024 promotions with their comeback “Ugly,” which granted them their first music show win. They'll be venturing on their first tour SQUAD:R, spanning three months from March to May 2024.
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28ONEWE
ONEWE officially debuted in 2019, but they have been together as a band for a substantial amount of years, originally being formed as a busking band under the name MAS 0094. Since making their K-Pop industry debut they've released multiple popular songs, like “Rain To Be” and “Regulus.”
New music hasn't been announced for the year, but the members have been keeping busy with several performances and appearances scheduled.
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