List of Famous Bands from South Korea

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List of South Korea bands, listed by their level of fame. This South Korea musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All famous South Korea bands are included, as well as many South Korea musicians of underground status. This list of South Korea musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these famous South Korea bands you can click on their names to learn more about them. Bands from every genre are listed here, including rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, jazz, and more.

List is made up of many different bands, including Girls' Generation and Psy.

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  • Psy
    K-pop
    Park Jae-sang (born December 31, 1977), known professionally as Psy, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Psy is known domestically for his humorous videos and stage performances, and internationally for his hit single "Gangnam Style". On December 21, 2012, his music video for "Gangnam Style" exceeded one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first video to do so in the website's history. Psy was subsequently recognized by the media as the "King of YouTube". On May 31, 2014, the video for Psy's Gangnam Style hit two billion views. As of December 2018, it is the sixth most viewed video on YouTube, with over 3.2 billion views. On May 15, 2018, Psy officially left YG Entertainment after eight years. In 2019, he founded his own company - P Nation.
  • Girls' Generation
    K-pop, Bubblegum pop, Electropop
    Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece group, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. One of the prominent figures of the Korean Wave, the group has won numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group". The group's signature musical styles are characterized as electropop and bubblegum pop, though their sounds have varied widely, incorporating various genres including hip hop, R&B, and EDM. Girls' Generation are the first Asian girl group to achieve five music videos with over 100 million views on YouTube: "Gee", "I Got a Boy", "The Boys", "Mr. Taxi", and "Oh!". In Japan, they became the first non-Japanese girl group to have three number-one albums on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart.
    • Albums: Girls' Generation (2007 album), Tell Me Your Wish, Oh!, Gee, Genie
  • 2NE1
    K-pop, Hip hop, R&B
    2NE1 was a South Korean girl group composed of Bom, CL, Dara, and Minzy, formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. After appearing alongside boy band Big Bang in the song "Lollipop", a promotional single for LG Electronics, the group rose to fame with the release of their two eponymous extended plays, 2NE1 (2009) and 2NE1 (2011), and two studio albums, To Anyone (2010) and Crush (2014). All peaked at the number one position on the Gaon Album Chart. They also scored nine number one hits on the Gaon Digital Chart, with "Try to Follow Me", "Go Away", "Lonely", "I Am the Best", "Ugly", "I Love You", "Falling in Love", "Missing You", and "Come Back Home". At the peak of their career and prior to their split, 2NE1 was considered one of the most successful and popular girl groups in South Korea. Having sold 66.5 million records, they are one of the best selling girl groups of all time.
    • Albums: Collection, To Anyone, GO AWAY, 2NE1, 2NE1
  • Stephanie Young Hwang (born August 1, 1989), known professionally as Tiffany or Tiffany Young, is an American singer. Born and raised in California, she was discovered by South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment at the age of fifteen and subsequently moved to South Korea. After two years of training, Tiffany debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-TTS) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. In 2016, Tiffany became the second Girls' Generation member to debut as a soloist with the release of her first extended play I Just Wanna Dance. Although Tiffany remains a member of Girls' Generation, she left SM Entertainment in October 2017. She is currently based in Los Angeles for her solo career. She joined Paradigm Talent Agency and signed with record label Transparent Arts prior to the release of her 2019 extended play Li
  • BIGBANG
    K-pop, Hip hop, Dance-pop
    Big Bang (stylized as BIGBANG) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of 4 members: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. Member Seungri retired from the industry on March 11, 2019. They are often cited as one of the most influential acts to shape the K-pop industry by helping spread the Korean Wave internationally and are often dubbed the "Kings of K-pop" by the media. Their experimental and diverse use of music genres, personal involvement in producing their own records, and stage performances have received a positive critical reception.
    • Albums: Stand Up, The Best of Big Bang, ALIVE, REMEMBER, Big Bang
    • G-Dragon
      1G-Dragon
      2,689 Votes
    • T.O.P
      2T.O.P
      2,356 Votes
    • Taeyang
      3Taeyang
      2,081 Votes
  • SHINee
    K-pop
    Shinee (stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". The group is composed of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece group, vocalist Jonghyun died in December 2017.
    • Albums: The Misconceptions of Us, Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me, Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You, Boys Meet U, Lucifer
    • Taemin
      1Taemin
      1,403 Votes
    • Minho
      2Minho
      1,371 Votes
    • Key
      3Key
      1,099 Votes
  • Super Junior
    K-pop, Dance-pop, Electronic
    Super Junior, also known as SJ or SuJu, is a South Korean boy band formed on November 6, 2005, by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment. The group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak. Super Junior originally debuted with twelve members, consisting of leader Leeteuk, Heechul, Hangeng, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, and Kibum. Kyuhyun joined the group later in 2006. Super Junior launched into international recognition following the release of their best-selling single "Sorry, Sorry" in 2009, the title song of their most critically successful album, Sorry, Sorry. Over the years, they have been divided into smaller groups, simultaneously targeting different music industries and audiences. Individually, the members have also branched out into hosting, presenting and acting.
    • Albums: Super Show 4, Twins, Mr. Simple, Sorry, Sorry
    • Heechul
      1Heechul
      1,786 Votes
    • Donghae
      2Donghae
      1,527 Votes
    • Yesung
      3Yesung
      1,611 Votes
  • 2PM
    K-pop
    2PM is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The current members are Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. Former leader Jaebeom officially left the band in early 2010. The history of 2PM started when Korean musician Park Jin-young formed an eleven-member band known as One Day. Eventually the band was split into 2PM and a similar but independent group known as 2AM. 2PM debuted with the song "10 Jeom Manjeome 10 Jeom", which showcased their acrobatic dance styles. Since July 2017, the group has been on an official hiatus.
  • Im Yoon-ah (born May 30, 1990), known mononymously as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, Yoona has participated in various television dramas, notably You Are My Destiny (2008), which marked her career breakthrough and earned her the Best New Actress awards at the 23rd KBS Drama Awards and the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. Yoona has since achieved further public attention and acting acclaim with a variety of role-types in Love Rain (2012), Prime Minister & I (2013), The K2 (2016), The King in Love (2017) and Hush (2020–21). The success of Yoona's music and acting careers have led her to various CF deals, notably long-term collaborator Innisfree, and have established her as a top idol-actress of Hallyu.
  • Jessica Jung (born April 18, 1989), known professionally as Jessica, is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. As an actress, Jung portrayed Elle Woods in the Korean version of the musical Legally Blonde in 2010 and played a role in the television drama Wild Romance in 2012. In early 2014, she established a fashion brand, Blanc & Eclare. Later that year, she was dismissed from Girls' Generation due to conflicts between the group's schedule and her own business activities. Following the dismissal, Jessica ended her contract with SM Entertainment and signed with Coridel Entertainment in 2016, prior to the release of her debut solo album With Love, J. In May 2018, Jessica signed a contract with United Talent Agency.
  • Kwon Yu-ri (born December 5, 1989), better known by her mononym Yuri, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, she has acted in several television dramas such as Fashion King (2012), Local Hero (2016), Gogh, The Starry Night (2016) and Innocent Defendant (2017). In 2013, she made her film debut in No Breathing. In 2018, she made her debut as a soloist with her first extended play The First Scene.
  • Infinite is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Woollim Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. Originally a seven-piece group, Hoya departed from the group in August of 2017. Infinite debuted in 2010 with their EP First Invasion. Their first full album, Over the Top, was released in July 2011. Their EP New Challenge, released in March 2013, sold over 160,000 copies in South Korea alone and was one of the best-selling albums of 2013. Their second full album, Season 2, was released in May 2014.
    • Albums: Over the Top, Inspirit, First Invasion, Evolution, Infinitize
  • CNBLUE
    K-pop, Rock, Electronic
    CNBLUE is a South Korean pop rock band formed in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong-hwa (leader, main vocals, guitar, keyboard, rap), Kang Min-hyuk (drums), and Lee Jung-shin (bass). First bassist Kwon Kwang-jin left the band after they released their debut Japanese extended play Now or Never in 2009, and was replaced by Lee Jung-shin. Lee Jong-hyun (guitar and vocals) left the band on August 28, 2019. CN is an initialism for Code Name, while BLUE is a backronym for burning, lovely, untouchable, and emotional; it is meant to portray the images of Jong-hyun, Min-hyuk, Jung-shin, and Yong-hwa, respectively. On January 14, 2010, CNBLUE debuted in Korea with the lead single "I'm a Loner" from their first Korean EP Bluetory.
    • Albums: Korea Best Album ‘Present’, What Turns You On?, Code Name Blue, 392, Ear Fun
  • BoA
    K-pop, J-pop, Dance-pop
    BoA, born as Kwon Bo-ah on November 5, 1986, in Guri, South Korea, is a multitalented and internationally recognized entertainment icon. She embarked on her illustrious career at the tender age of eleven after being discovered by SM Entertainment, one of Korea's largest entertainment companies. Despite her early start, BoA displayed a maturity beyond her years, mastering singing, dancing, and even learning multiple languages to appeal to various markets. Her dedication saw her debut album rise to the top of the Korean music charts when she was just 13, setting the tone for her future successes. Not content with domestic renown, BoA went on to become the first Korean pop star to break into the Japanese market successfully. Her debut album in Japan, Listen To My Heart, made her the first Korean artist to have an album reach number one on the Oricon chart. This achievement led to a series of successful albums in Japan, making BoA a household name across Asia. Her musical style, a vibrant blend of pop, R&B, dance, and hip-hop, combined with her attractive stage presence, captivated audiences both at home and abroad. In addition to her singing prowess, BoA has also made notable strides in acting. She made her acting debut in the television drama Waiting Love and later starred in the Hollywood dance movie Make Your Move. In terms of her contributions to the music industry, she has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Artist, Best Female Artist, and Artist of the Year at various award shows. Unafraid of pushing boundaries and constantly striving to reach new heights, BoA has proven herself to be a true pioneer in the world of Asian pop culture.
  • U-KISS
    Ballad, Synthpop, Pop music
    U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International idol Super Star. The group consists of Soohyun, Eli, Kiseop, Kevin, Hoon, AJ and Jun. Their breakthrough hit was Man Man Ha Ni from their EP ContiUKiss. U-KISS is known for their international popularity, especially in Latin America where they have conducted various tours. They released their first full-length album Only One on February 3, 2010. In September 2011, U-Kiss released their second full-length album, Neverland. They made their formal debut in Japan in 2011 with the release of the single "Tick Tack". The second single is entitled "Forbidden Love" while their first Japanese full-length album was A Shared Dream. Since their debut, the group has released three full-length albums, seven extended plays and various singles. The group also participated in various TV reality shows and films.
    • Albums: Collage, OST Real School, A Shared Dream, Memories, The Special To Kiss Me
  • TVXQ
    K-pop
    TVXQ is a South Korean pop duo consisting of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin. Their name roughly translates to "Rising Gods of the East." Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2003, TVXQ began as a five-member boy band composed of members U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and Xiah Junsu. They were immediately launched to mainstream recognition following the release of their first physical single "Hug" (2004), which peaked at number four on the MIAK monthly music chart. TVXQ rose to international prominence in the late 2000s, after the group achieved critical acclaim in the Korean music industry for their best-selling albums "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. (2006) and Mirotic (2008), both winning the Golden Disk Award for Album of the Year. Selling over 10 million physical records in the first 10 years of their career, TVXQ have become one of Asia's most successful music acts of their generation.
    • Albums: Mirotic, "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap., Rising Sun, Tri-Angle, Heart
  • Miss A
    K-pop, Dance pop, Electropop
    Miss A was a South Korean girl group, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2010, consisting of Fei, Jia, Min, and Suzy. Jia and Min left the group in May 2016 and November 2017, respectively, before the group officially disbanded on December 27, 2017.
    • Albums: Hush, A Class, Bad but Good, Step Up, Independent Women part 3
  • f(x)
    K-pop, Electropop, Synthpop
    f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is currently composed of four members: Victoria, Amber, Luna, and Krystal. Originally a five-piece group, Sulli left the group in August 2015. f(x) officially debuted in September 2009 with the release of the digital single "La Cha Ta". Their debut studio album, Pinocchio (2011), and their two extended plays Nu Abo and Electric Shock produced three number one singles on Gaon Digital Chart. Their acclaimed second studio album, Pink Tape (2013), was the only K-pop album on US music channel Fuse's "41 Best Albums of 2013". The group's third and fourth albums, Red Light (2014) and 4 Walls (2015), were commercially successful and well-received by music critics. After releasing the SM Station single "All Mine" in 2016, the group halted group promotions and the members have embarked on individual music, acting, and modelling careers. In August 2019, f(x) officially reunited as a three-piece.
    • Albums: Pink Tape, NU ABO, Pinocchio, Chu~♥, Chocolate Love
  • T-ara
    K-pop
    T-ara is a South Korean girl group, formed in 2009 by MBK Entertainment. T-ara's career is marked by hook-heavy dance-pop music, a result of their close partnership with composer Shinsadong Tiger. A broad array of visual concepts have earned the group a "chameleon-like" reputation. T-ara gained nationwide recognition after releasing "Roly-Poly" in 2011, which went on to become the Gaon chart's best-selling single of the year. At the height of K-pop's popularity in Japan, T-ara signed onto management agency J-Rock for $4.7 million—reportedly the highest figure of any Korean girl group expanding into the territory at the time.[6] Both their debut Japanese single and studio album reached number one on the Oricon weekly charts and were subsequently certified Gold. T-ara's late-2011 Korean release Black Eyes spawned three consecutive number ones: "Cry Cry", "We Were in Love" and "Lovey-Dovey".
    • Albums: T-ARA's Free Time In Paris And Swiss, Yeoseong Shidae/Yeongwonhan Sarang, Wonder Woman, Day by Day, Again
  • Yoochun
    Pop music, Contemporary R&B
    Park Yoo-chun (born June 4, 1986), formerly known as Micky Yoochun and better known by the mononym Yoochun, is a former South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is a former member of the South Korean boy bands JYJ and TVXQ. He has starred in dramas Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), Miss Ripley (2011), Rooftop Prince (2012), Missing You (2012), Three Days (2014) and The Girl Who Sees Smells (2015). On April 23, 2019, Park's agency announced his retirement from entertainment industry after he tested positive for drugs.
    • Albums: Colors (Melody and Harmony)/Shelter, Colors (Melody and Harmony) / Shelter
  • SS501
    K-pop, J-pop
    SS501 is a South Korean boy band formed by DSP media. The group consists of five members: Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong, Park Jung-min, and Kim Hyung-jun. They debuted in 2005 with the EP Warning, which included their first number one song, "Never Again." In 2007, SS501 entered the Japanese market with the maxi single Kokoro, which debuted at number five on the Oricon chart. The following year, in 2008, they became the first South Korean artists to win the award for Best New Artist at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. SS501 has released one studio album and seven EPs in Korean, and two studio albums and three EPs in Japanese. The group has been inactive since 2010, however the sub-group Double S 301, composed of members Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun, continues to release music.
    • Albums: Snow Prince, Warning, SS501 Solo Collection, SS501 (Japanese), Deja Vu
  • B1A4
    K-pop
    B1A4 is a South Korean boy group formed by WM Entertainment. The group debuted on April 23, 2011 with the single "O.K" from the EP Let's Fly, after being introduced to the public through a webtoon. They have released seven studio albums (three Korean and four Japanese) and seven EPs, as well as four compilation albums. The group has had considerable commercial and critical success in both the Korean and Japanese markets. They have also toured in the United States.
    • Albums: Who Am I, It B1A4, Let's Fly, What's Going On, Ignition
    • Jinyoung (former member)
      1Jinyoung (former member)
      81 Votes
    • CNU
      2CNU
      41 Votes
    • Sandeul
      3Sandeul
      34 Votes
  • Wonder Girls was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in February 2007 with the single "Irony" and five members: Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna and Sohee. After Hyuna's departure in July, Yubin was added into the group prior to the release of their debut studio album, The Wonder Years (2007). The album spawned the hit single "Tell Me", which topped various South Korea's on and offline music charts. Wonder Girls are known as "South Korea's Retro Queens", as their music has been noted to contain elements from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. In 2017, Billboard ranked Wonder Girls at number three on their "Top 10 K-pop Girl Groups of the Past Decade" list. The group officially disbanded on January 26, 2017, after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiation with some of its members. On February 10, 2017, they released their final single "Draw Me", which also served as a celebration of their tenth anniversary.
    • Albums: WonderBest, Wonder World, Wonder Girls, 2 Different Tears, The Wonder Years
  • Shinhwa
    Hip hop music, Synthpop, Pop music
    Shinhwa is a South Korean six-member boy band that debuted on 24 March 1998 with: Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy Lee. It is the longest-running boy band in the history of K-pop in South Korea and has enjoyed success alongside Sechs Kies, g.o.d, Fly to the Sky, Turbo, Baby V.O.X, Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S.. Shinhwa is the Korean word for myth or legend. Shinhwa was formed under SM Entertainment; however, it moved to Good Entertainment in July 2003, upon the expiration of their contract. Whilst under Good Entertainment as Shinhwa, each of the members pursued their own solo careers under individual companies. The group also mentored Korean boy band Battle. In 2011, members of the group formed Shinhwa Company to continue to perform together. They made their comeback to the music industry in March 2012, after a four year hiatus, during which the band members served individual mandatory military services, with the release of their tenth album The Return and concert tour. In September 2014, Shinhwa's agency, Shinhwa Company was renamed as ShinCom Entertainment due to trademark issues for Joon Media and SM Entertainment.
    • Albums: Winter Story, T.O.P, Hey, Come on!, Perfect Man
  • KARA
    K-pop
    Kara was a South Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's final lineup was composed of Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Goo Hara and Heo Youngji. Members Nicole Jung and Kang Ji-young officially departed from the group in 2014, while Kim Sung-hee left in 2008. The group's name comes from the Greek word "chara", which they interpreted to mean "sweet melody".
    • Albums: The First Blooming, Lupin, Revolution, Girl's Talk, Kara Best 2007–2010
  • MBLAQ
    K-pop, Electronic, R&B
    MBLAQ (an acronym for Music Boys Live in Absolute Quality) is a South Korean boy group created by South Korean entertainer Rain under J. Tune Camp. The group consists of Seungho, G.O, and Mir, and formerly Lee Joon and Thunder. The group debuted on October 15, 2009, at Rain's Legend of Rainism concert. On October 14, 2009, the group released their debut single album, Just BLAQ, which topped various online and offline music charts in South Korea. The group then released their first extended play album Y on May 19, 2010, and on January 10, 2011, MBLAQ released their first studio album, BLAQ Style. On December 16, 2014, it was announced Joon and Thunder had departed from the group and they will focus on individual activities for the time being.
    • Albums: Y, JUST BLAQ, BLAQ Style, Blaq Style 3D Edition, Mona Lisa
  • Girl's Day
    K-pop, Dance pop
    Girl's Day is a South Korean girl group formed by Dream T Entertainment in 2010. The group currently consists of four members: Sojin, Minah, Yura and Hyeri. Members Jisun and Jiin officially left the group in 2010, while Jihae left in late 2012. In order of release, the group's biggest hits include "Twinkle Twinkle", "Hug Me Once", "Expect", "Something", "Darling", and "Ring My Bell", all of which have sold more than one million digital copies each. Over the span of their career, Girl's Day has endorsed over 20 brands, including LG Electronics, Ezaki Glico's Pocky, Lotte World, Nexon and Bullsone. Girl's Day ranked 13th in Korea Power Celebrity in 2015, a list ranking Korea's most powerful and influential celebrities. In 2016, the group ranked 26th, whereas member Hyeri ranked 3rd.
    • Albums: Sparkling & City Hunter Ost, Girl's Day Party #4, Everyday 2, Everyday III, Twinkle Twinkle
  • JYJ
    Ballad, Pop music, J-pop
    JYJ is a South Korean pop group formed in 2010 by Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu, the three former members of TVXQ. Their group name is taken from the first letters of each member's names. The trio are managed by C-JeS Entertainment. In April 2010, they released their debut record, the Japanese EP The..., which topped the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart. Their subsequent releases, including their global debut album, The Beginning and their second studio album and first Korean full-length album, In Heaven, all debuted at number one on the Korean Gaon Album Chart. JYJ has caught the attention of various newspapers and media networks around the world, and is the first K-pop group to perform in Chile and Peru.
    • Albums: The..., The Beginning, In Heaven, Their Rooms "Our Story", Thanksgiving Live in Dome
  • Highlight is a South Korean boy band formerly known as Beast. The band consists of four members: Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon. Originally a six-piece band, Jang Hyun-seung departed from the group in April 2016, and Yong Jun-hyung departed in March 2019. In late 2016, the group moved labels from Cube Entertainment to Around Us Entertainment and subsequently changed their name to Highlight in 2017.
    • Albums: Beast Is the B2ST, Fiction and Fact, So Beast, Shock of the New Era, Lights Go On Again
  • H.O.T.
    Hip hop music, Bubblegum pop, Pop music
    H.O.T. (Korean: 에이치오티; pronounced "H. O. T.", acronym for Highfive Of Teenagers) is a South Korean boy band that was created by SM Entertainment in 1996. They are considered to be the first K-pop "idol group," and their successful formula became the model for many K-pop groups that followed them. H.O.T. consisted of five members: Moon Hee-joon, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, Kangta, and Lee Jae-won.H.O.T. sold over 6.4 million records in South Korea during their career. They were also commercially successful in China and Japan, and were among the first stars of the Korean Wave in Asia.The group broke up in 2001 following a contract disagreement with SM Entertainment, prompting hundreds of fans to stage protests against the company.
    • Albums: Wolf and Sheep, We Hate all Kinds of violence..., H.O.T. New Mix, Age of Peace: The Original Soundtrack, Resurrection
  • Park Ji-yeon
    Dance-pop, Rhythm and blues, K-pop
    Park Ji-yeon (born June 7, 1993), referred to as Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starred in various television dramas such as Soul (2009), Master of Study (2010), Dream High 2 (2012), Triangle (2014), also starred in various films such as Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp (2012), Encounter (2015). She debuted as a solo artist with her first EP, Never Ever, on May 20, 2014, making her the first T-ara member to debut as a solo artist.
    • Albums: NEVER EVER
  • Lee Seung-gi
    Rhythm and blues, K-pop
    Seung-gi Lee is an actor who appeared in "Vagabond," "Twogether," and "The Princess and the Matchmaker."
    • Albums: Crazy For You, Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Korean Version), Tonight, Story Of Separation, Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Japan Version)
  • Hyuna
    K-pop
    Kim Hyun-ah (born June 6, 1992), better known by the mononym Hyuna, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and model. She debuted as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls in February 2007. After leaving the ensemble shortly after, Hyuna subsequently left JYP Entertainment and joined the girl group 4Minute, under Cube Entertainment. 4Minute debuted in June 2009 and went on to become one of the most popular girl groups in the country.In 2010, Hyuna began a solo career with a style she described as "performance-oriented music". In 2018, Hyuna ended her contract with Cube Entertainment after several internal conflicts, and signed with Psy's P-Nation the following year.
  • Sunny
    K-pop
    Susan Soonkyu Lee (born May 15, 1989), known professionally as Sunny, is a Korean-American singer and entertainer based in South Korea. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, Sunny has participated in numerous side projects including original soundtracks, television variety shows, musical acting and radio hosting.
  • After School
    K-pop, dance pop, electropop
    After School, stylized as AFTERSCHOOL in Japan, was a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment with an admissions and graduation concept. As of September 2018, After School has had eleven members who have joined and "graduated" since their debut as a quintet in 2009. After School officially debuted in January 2009 with "AH!" from the single album New Schoolgirl. Following the addition of Uee in April of that year, they released "Diva", which won the "Rookie of the Month" award at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards. Pledis Entertainment then announced the graduation of Soyoung, before adding Raina and Nana for the release of "Because of You" in November 2009, which was an instant hit and became a commercial and critical success for the group, with the song winning a "triple crown" on SBS Inkigayo and was the best selling song of December 2009, eventually becoming one of the best selling K-Pop singles of all time.
    • Albums: Playgirlz, Virgin, New Schoolgirl, Lady Luck/Dilly Dally, Wonder Boy
  • Davichi
    Ballad, Pop music, Dance music
    Davichi is a South Korean pop-ballad duo that consists of Lee Haeri and Kang Minkyung. The duo was formed in 2008 by Mnet Media. Davichi was derived from the word "Dabichi" which means the light to shine over the world, illustrating their voices to be spread over the world, explained by Lee Haeri during one of the episodes of Pops In Seoul.
    • Albums: Turtles, Innocence, Amaranth, Davichi in Wonderland, Yeoseong Shidae/Yeongwonhan Sarang
  • Seven
    Hip hop music, Pop music, J-pop
    7 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 7 or seven may also refer to: AD 7, the seventh year of the AD era 7 BC, the seventh year before the AD era The month of July
    • Albums: 24/SE7EN, Must Listen, Just Listen, Digital Bounce, FIRST SE7EN
  • Nicole Yongju Jung (born October 7, 1991), known professionally as Nicole, is a Korean-American singer and YouTuber. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Kara. In 2014, Jung left DSP Media and moved to B2M Entertainment to pursue her solo career. Her solo debut mini album, First Romance, was released on November 19, 2014.
  • IU
    K-pop
    Lee Ji-eun, more popularly known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Born on May 16, 1993 in Songjeong-dong, Seoul, she harbored dreams of becoming a singer from a young age. Her journey to stardom began in earnest when she was signed by LOEN Entertainment in 2007. The following year saw the release of her debut album Lost and Found, which set the tone for her illustrious career. IU's music is characterized by its lyrical depth and wide range of genres, including pop, R&B, and indie. She has released multiple chart-topping albums such as Palette and Modern Times, and hit singles like "Good Day" and "You & I". These releases have not only solidified IU's position as one of South Korea's top solo artists but also earned her numerous accolades including four Golden Disc Awards, three Melon Music Awards, and two Mnet Asian Music Awards. Aside from her musical prowess, IU also made a successful foray into acting, impressing audiences with her performances in TV dramas like Dream High, The Producers, and Hotel del Luna. Despite her fame and success, IU remains grounded and is known for her philanthropic efforts. She has consistently used her platform to raise awareness about various social issues and has made substantial donations to charities such as the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation and the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation. IU's remarkable journey from a hopeful young talent to one of South Korea's most influential artists, coupled with her dedication to giving back to society, has made her an inspiring figure for many.
  • Uee
    K-pop
    Kim Yu-jin (born April 9, 1988), better known by her stage name Uee (sometimes romanized as U-ie), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group After School from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including Queen Seondeok (2009), Ojakgyo Family (2011), Jeon Woo-chi (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), High Society (2015), Marriage Contract (2016) and My Only One (2018). On May 31, 2017, Uee graduated and left After School and its agency, Pledis Entertainment. She is now under King Entertainment.
  • Epik High
    Hip hop, K-pop
    Epik High is a South Korean alternative hip hop group from Seoul, composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. They are known for having combined genres and different styles of hip hop throughout their career, which has seen the release of eleven studio albums since their debut in 2003, as well as for their coverage of diverse lyrical themes. The group went on hiatus between 2010–2012 whilst two of the members served mandatory military service. Upon their return, YG Entertainment signed Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz on July 25, 2012, with Tablo having already released a solo album under the label. They have received international acclaim, winning several music awards in Korea and becoming the second Korean act to play at Coachella.
    • Albums: Swan Songs, Map of the Human Soul, High Society, Remapping the Human Soul, 99
  • Lee Hyo-ri (born May 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer, record producer, activist, actress and television presenter. Dubbed as the "Nation's Fairy" during her Family Outing days, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003, she released her debut solo album Stylish which won several "Artist of the Year" awards. In 2006, Lee was the highest-paid female singer in South Korea when she signed a contract with Mnet Media.
  • Han Seung-yeon (born July 24, 1988), better known mononymously as Seungyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former main vocalist of the South Korean girl group Kara and for her role in Hello, My Twenties!.
  • Dana
    Ballad, Pop music, Dance-pop
    Hong Sung-mi (born 17 July 1986), known professionally as Dana, is a South Korean singer and musical actress and vocal coach. She was originally a solo singer, debuting in 2001, and later debuted as a member of South Korean girl group The Grace in 2005.
    • Albums: The First Album, To the Beautiful You
  • Goo Ha-ra (born January 13, 1991), better known mononymously as Hara, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Kara, and has also appeared in television dramas including City Hunter (2011). She made her debut as a soloist in July 2015 with the release of her EP Alohara (Can You Feel It?). On November 24, 2019, Goo was found dead at her home in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, with her cause of death a possible suicide. Goo's death occurred over a month after her close friend and fellow idol Sulli had committed suicide. Following her death, a petition was submitted to the Blue House with over 200,000 signatures demanding a more severe punishment for filming sexual acts without consent and distributing it. Moreover, it was revealed that Goo had helped reporter Kang Kyung-yoon investigate Jung Joon-young’s chatroom case prior to her death.
  • Jang Woo-hyuk
    Hip hop music, Rap music, K-pop
    Jang Woo-hyuk (Hangul: 장우혁; Hanja: 張佑赫; born May 8, 1978) is a South Korean singer and rapper. He debuted in 1996 as a member of the best-selling K-pop boy band H.O.T. After the band broke up due to a contract dispute, Jang and two other former members formed the boy band JTL, which was active from 2001 to 2003. Jang also released two full-length albums and two extended plays as a solo artist. He is the founder of talent agency WH Entertainment.
    • Albums: No More Drama
  • SG Wannabe

    SG Wannabe

    Ballad, Pop music, Rhythm and blues
    SG Wannabe is a South Korean ballad trio that debuted in 2004. Their first song, "Timeless", quickly propelled the group to popularity and their album topped the charts. Unlike other groups, SG Wannabe decided to abstain from promoting their music initially, declining to appear on music shows or in their own videos; the group has stated that they wish their audience will care more about the music, rather than their appearance. In 2011, the group went on hiatus due to the death of former member, Chae Dong-ha.
    • Albums: Saldaga, The 3rd Masterpiece, The Sentimental Chord, Classic Odyssey, Gift from SG Wannabe
  • SISTAR
    K-pop, Dance pop
    Sistar was a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment. The group consisted of Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou, and Dasom. Their debut studio album So Cool was released on 9 August 2011. Their second album, Give It to Me, was released on 11 June 2013. Their biggest hits include "So Cool", "Alone", "Touch My Body", "Loving U" and "Give It to Me". Their fourth single, "So Cool," debuted at number one at Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 singles chart. In May 2017, Sistar released a teaser photo revealing that they will be making a comeback at the end of May. Their new track titled "Lonely" which was composed by Black Eyed Pilseung was released on May 31. On May 22, Starship Entertainment confirmed that the project was to be the last comeback for Sistar and they officially disbanded after their seven-year promotions as a group. All the members wrote personal letters of farewell to their fans, confirming their disbandment.
    • Albums: Mighty Sister Collection, Loving U, Give It to Me, Alone, Super Girl
  • 2AM
    K-pop, R&B, Soul
    2AM is a South Korean boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Jo Kwon, Lee Changmin, Lim Seulong and Jeong Jinwoon. It was one of the two subgroups split from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music Bank, performing the song "This Song". They won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo on February 7, 2010 with "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".
    • Albums: One day, Saint o'Clock, I Was Wrong, VOICE, Can't Let You Go Even If I Die
  • Kim Hyun-joong
    Pop music, J-pop, Contemporary R&B
    Kim Hyun-joong (Korean: 김현중; Hanja: 金賢重; born 6 June 1986) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the boy band SS501 and played roles in the Korean dramas Boys Over Flowers, and Playful Kiss.After debuting with SS501 in 2005, Kim released his first Korean solo album, Break Down, in 2011, and his first Japanese solo album, Unlimited, in 2012. Due to his commercial success, Kim is considered one of South Korea's biggest Hallyu stars of the early 2010s.
    • Albums: Lucky, Break Down, Anycall Haptic Mission, Unlimited, Round 3
  • ZE:A
    K-pop
    ZE:A, also known as Children of Empire, is a South Korean boy group formed by Star Empire Entertainment in 2010. The group is composed of nine members: Kevin, Hwang Kwang-hee, Park Hyung-sik, Im Si-wan, Moon Jun-young, Kim Tae-heon, Jung Hee-chul, Ha Min-woo and Kim Dong-jun. The group released their debut single album Nativity with lead single "Mazeltov" on January 7, 2010, alongside their showcase performance five days later. The group debuted on KBS' Music Bank on January 15, 2010.
    • Albums: Lovability, Nativity, Nativity [single], Leap For Detonation (repackage) [single], Exciting
  • Dal Shabet (stylized as Dal★Shabet or Dalshabet) is a South Korean girl group created by E-Tribe under Happy Face Entertainment. The group debuted on January 3, 2011, with the EP Supa Dupa Diva and with six members: Viki, Serri, Ah Young, Jiyul, Kaeun and Subin. Member Viki officially left in May 2012 and was replaced by Woohee. Since their debut, Dal Shabet has released one studio album and ten extended plays. Their singles “Supa Dupa Diva”, “Pink Rocket”, “Bling Bling”, “Hit U”, “Mr. Bang Bang”, “Be Ambitious (Look At My Legs)”, “B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)” and “Joker” have all charted in the top twenty of the Gaon Digital Chart. In December 2015, Members Jiyul and Kaeun left the group following the expiration of their contract. The group continued as a quartet and released two mini-albums Naturalness in January 2016 and Fri. Sat. Sun in September 2016 before member Serri, Ah Young and Subin left the company in December 2017, following Woohee in December 2018.
    • Albums: Bling Bling, Pink Rocket, Bang Bang, Supa Dupa Diva, Hit U
  • Jewelry
    K-pop
    Jewelry was a South Korean girl group formed in 2001 by Star Empire Entertainment. The group was the longest-running Korean girl group (with more than 2 members) until their disbandment in 2015, surpassing super-group Baby V.O.X. On April 8, 2018, members Baby J, Eunjung, Inyoung and Jungah reunited on the JTBC's show Sugarman 2, where they performed their 2008 single One More Time.
    • Albums: 2집 Again, Again, Beloved, Discovery, JEWELRY first
  • Kahi
    K-pop
    Park Ji-young (born on December 25, 1980), better known by her stage name Kahi, is a South Korean singer, dancer and actress. She is best known for being the former leader of the girl group After School before embarking on a solo singing and acting career. In 2014, Kahi acted as the lead role of Bonnie in the musical and Korean adaptation of Bonnie & Clyde alongside ZE:A's Hyungsik. Following After School's sixth anniversary in January 2015, Kahi announced that she was leaving Pledis Entertainment. In 2016, she was a dance trainer on the girl group survival show Produce 101. In late 2016, it was announced that she would return as a judge and dance trainer for the male version of Produce 101 titled Produce 101 Season 2. In June 2018, she also became a one-day dance trainer/judge for Produce 48.
  • Amber Josephine Liu (born September 18, 1992), known professionally as Amber or Amber Liu, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) in September 2009. In 2015, she became the first f(x) member to make a solo debut with the release of her first extended play Beautiful and has since further released solo singles. In July 2018, Liu joined Steel Wool Entertainment following her Korean label SM Entertainment joint partnership with Steel Wool to manage her US activities. She later released the maxi singles "White Noise + Lost At Sea'" in September 2018 and "Countdown + Beautiful" in November 2018. In September 2019, she left SM Entertainment and exclusively signed with Steel Wool Entertainment prior to the release of her 2020 extended play X.
  • Super Junior-T
    Pop music, J-pop, Trot
    Super Junior-Trot, officially known as Super Junior-T is the second official sub-group of South Korean boy band Super Junior. They are the first idol group known for capitalizing trot music, the oldest form of Korean pop music. Super Junior-T formed in 2007 and contains six Super Junior members, the leader Leeteuk, Heechul, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk. Super Junior-T released their debut CD single on 23 February 2007 the short span of their career before they were announced to be on hiatus in 2008. The single "Rokuko" was Korea's sixteenth best-selling record and the number one best-selling single of 2007, according to the Music Industry Association of Korea. In November 2008, the subgroup returned with a debut in the Japanese music industry, releasing the Japanese version of "Rokuko."
    • Albums: Rokuko, ROCK&GO
  • Defconn
    Hip hop music, K-pop
    Defconn (born January 6, 1977) is a Korean rapper.
    • Albums: Change The Game [digital Single], The Rage Theater, Macho Museum
  • SMTOWN
    Bubblegum pop, Ballad, Pop music
    SM Town is the umbrella name for the recording artists under South Korean entertainment company, S.M. Entertainment. Each year, SM Town artists come together to collaborate and perform in a summer music festival that can last up to five to six hours. These music festivals have since been replaced by SM Town Live world tours, starting with the SM Town Live '08 Asia tour in 2008. As of 2014, the SM Town Live concert series have attracted over 1 million audience members. As of 2013, videos uploaded by SMTOWN on its official YouTube channel, and its former channel have been viewed over 2 billion times.
    • Albums: Summer Vacation In SMTown.com, '04 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com, Christmas in SMTOWN.com, 2003 Winter Vacation in SMTOWN.com, '06 SUMMER SMTOWN
  • Rain
    K-pop, R&B
    Jung Ji-hoon (born June 25, 1982), better known by his stage name Rain, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and music producer. Rain's musical career includes seven albums (six Korean, one Japanese), 28 singles and numerous concert tours around the world. He achieved breakthrough success with his third Korean album, It's Raining (2004), which spawned the number one single of the same name. The album sold a million copies in Asia, and established Rain as an international star. In 2015, Rain set up his own company, R.A.I.N. Company.
  • Younha
    Ballad, Pop music, Piano rock
    Go Yun-ha (Hangul: 고윤하, Hanja: 高潤荷; born April 29, 1988), better known by the mononym Younha, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. She began her career in 2004 in Japan, where she was nicknamed the "Oricon Comet" for her success on the Japanese music chart. In 2006, she debuted in South Korea, where she is regarded as one of the country's best singer-songwriters.
    • Albums: Go! Younha, Gobaek Ha Gi Joheun Nal, 혜성, Someday, Supersonic
  • CL
    K-pop, Hip hop, R&B
    Lee Chae-rin (born on February 26, 1991), better known by her stage name CL, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she spent much of her early life in Japan and France. CL trained at JYP Entertainment before joining YG Entertainment at the age of fifteen and debuted as a member of the girl group 2NE1 in 2009. Following her group taking a break, CL embarked her solo career in the United States in 2015. In 2016, 2NE1 officially disbanded and she remained a solo act under YG until her contract expired in November 2019.
  • Lee Joon-gi
    Ballad, Dance-pop, K-pop
    Lee Joon-ki is an actor who appeared in "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," "The King and the Clown," and "Hatsuyuki No Koi."
    • Albums: J Style, J Style, 1st Japan Album, My Jun, My Style
  • Kim Jong-kook
    K-pop, Ballad, Trot
    Kim Jong-kook (born April 25, 1976) is a South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor. Kim debuted as a member of South Korean duo Turbo in 1995. The duo was considered to be one of the most popular idols in that time and sold out millions of albums in South Korea and Asia. Following the disbanding of the duo in 2000, Kim released his debut solo album, Renaissance, in December 2001. As a solo artist, Kim has received several awards, including three Golden Disk Awards, two Seoul Music Awards, two KBS Music Awards, two SBS Music Awards, two MBC Music Awards, one MBC Best 10 Music Awards, one Mnet Asian Music Awards, and one Melon Music Awards. Apart from his music career, Kim established himself as an entertainer, notably through his participation in variety shows including X-man, Family Outing and gained worldwide popularity following his participation in Running Man.
  • Eugene
    K-pop
    Kim Yoo-jin (born March 3, 1981), known professionally as Eugene, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known as a member of South Korean girl group S.E.S.. She has released two solo albums as soloist and currently pursues her career as an actress for various TV dramas and movies and also works as an MC in various shows and programs.
    • Albums: My True Style..., 810303, Save the Last Dance for Me OST, I Really Really Like You OST, Romantic Island OST
  • Ock Joo-hyun
    Pop music, Dance-pop, K-pop
    Ock Joo-hyun (Korean: 옥주현; sometimes spelled Ock Ju-hyun; born March 20, 1980) is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actress, known mostly for her role as the lead singer of the South Korean girl group Fin.K.L. After their unofficial breakup in 2002, Ock released three solo albums and has participated in musicals, namely Aida, Chicago, Cats, 42nd Street, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
    • Albums: Nan, Ss Life 2nd Ost [single], Remind, L'Ordeur Original
  • Shin Hye-sung
    Ballad, J-pop, Dance music
    Shin Hye-sung (Korean: 신혜성; Hanja: 申彗星 (born Jung Pil-kyo Korean: 정필교; Hanja: 鄭弼敎; November 27, 1979) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy group Shinhwa. The main vocalist of Shinhwa, he debuted as a solo artist in 2005 and has since released multiple albums in both Korean and Japanese.
    • Albums: Keep Holding U
  • S.E.S.
    K-pop, Bubblegum pop, R&B
    S.E.S. (acronym for Sea, Eugene, Shoo) was a South Korean girl group formed in 1997 by SM Entertainment, featuring three members: Bada, Eugene, and Shoo. Their debut album I'm Your Girl sold 650,000 copies, becoming the third best-selling album by a female group in South Korea. Their follow-up albums, Sea & Eugene & Shoo in 1998, Love in 1999 and A Letter from Greenland in 2000 also became best-sellers. The group officially disbanded in December 2002. In 2016, the group's members reunited to celebrate their debut's 20th anniversary with the special album Remember, which was released on January 2, 2017.
    • Albums: Love, A Letter from Greenland, Choose My Life-U, S.E.S., Surprise
  • Lim Jeong-hee

    Lim Jeong-hee

    Pop music, Rhythm and blues
    Lim Jeong-hee (Hangul: 임정희; born May 17, 1981 in Seoul, South Korea), also known as J-Lim, is a South Korean singer that debuted in 2005 under JYP Entertainment. One of her notable performances in 2005 was the 5th Pattaya Music Festival in Thailand, which helped promote and expose her to the foreign music industry. She was signed under Big Hit Entertainment in 2012 and left the company in 2015, going on to join her current agency, Oscar ENT.
    • Albums: Music Is My Life, Golden Lady [ep], Thanks
  • Sulli
    K-pop
    Choi Jin-ri (born March 29, 1994), better known by her stage name Sulli, was a South Korean singer, songwriter, actress and model. She was a member of the girl group f(x), but left the group on August 2015 to focus on her acting career. Sulli was recognised as a prominent figure in Korean popular culture for her outspoken persona, becoming the most Googled person in South Korea in 2017, ahead of the current President of South Korea Moon Jae-in. In June 2019, it was announced that Sulli was set to make a return to the idol scene. She debuted as a soloist on June 29, 2019 with the digital single album "Goblin". On October 14, 2019, Sulli passed away at her home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do in a suspected suicide.[
  • Lee Chae-Yeon (Korean: 이채연, born December 10, 1978), known mononymously as Chae Yeon, is a Korean pop singer who rose to fame with her hit single "Two of Us" (Korean: 둘이서) in 2004 and her wave dance style.
    • Albums: Virginalness Bloom, 4집 - My Love, Shake, Look At
  • Yoo Seungjun
    Urban contemporary, Hip hop music, Rhythm and blues
    Steve Seung Jun Yoo (born December 15, 1976), also known as his Korean name Yoo Seung-jun (Hangul: 유승준), is a Korean-American singer and actor who became one of South Korea's most popular K-pop singers after his debut in 1997. Yoo's singing career ended in 2002 when he was accused of evading South Korean mandatory military service by becoming a U.S. citizen. He was subsequently banned from entering South Korea, becoming the only person in history to be banned from the country for acquiring another citizenship. Since then, Yoo has been working as an actor in China.
    • Albums: Infinity, For Sale, Now or Never
  • 4Minute
    K-pop, Hip hop, R&B
    4Minute was a five-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. The members of the group were Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Kim Hyun-a, and Kwon So-hyun. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, Diamond (2010), one full-length Korean album, 4Minutes Left (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles. The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards, and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members.
    • Albums: 4Minutes Left, DIAMOND, HUH (Hit Your Heart), For Muzik, Heart to Heart
  • Kangta
    Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues
    Ahn Chil-hyun (born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Kangta, is a South Korean singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor and radio personality. He is well known as a member of South Korean boygroup H.O.T..
    • Albums: Polaris, Pine Tree, Persona, Breaka Shaka, 1st Concert Pinetree: 20020824 Live
  • Black Beat

    Black Beat

    K-pop
    Black Beat was a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The seven-member group released an album Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002 in 2002. They have not promoted as a group since SM Town 2006. Several members are active as choreographers and vocal trainers for other SM Entertainment artists. In 2007, lead vocalist Jang Jin-young teamed up with Kim Sung-pil to form the R&B duo, ByJinSung.
    • Albums: The First Performance #001
  • TraxX

    TraxX

    Nu metal, Pop music, Rock music
    TraxX (formerly known as The TRAX and TRAX), was a South Korean EDM trio that consisted of Jay, Jungmo and GINJO. Originally a four-member rock band formed by SM Entertainment and X Japan's co-founder Yoshiki in 2004, the band was initially composed of the members: Typhoon Jay (leader and vocals), Rose Minwoo (drums), Attack Jungwoo (bass), and Xmas Jungmo (guitar). Their name is an acronym of "Typhoon Rose Attack Xmas", which also used as the members stage name. In the period of 2006 and 2007, No Min-woo and Jungwoo left the group. This resulted in the band becoming a duo with remaining members Jay and Jungmo, with changes in their band name from The TRAX to be simply name TRAX. The duo kicked off with the release of the EPs Cold-Hearted Man (2010), Oh! My Goddess (2010), and Blind (2011). Thereafter, the members went into individual activities, with Jay pursuing acting and Jungmo collaborating with several artists. TraxX disbanded after 2 members left SM Entertainment in April 2019.
    • Albums: First Rain, Paradox, Rhapsody, The TRAX Single, Volume 2
  • Lyn

    Lyn

    Rhythm and blues
    Lee Se-jin (born 9 November 1981) is a South Korean singer known professionally as Lyn. She has released ten studio albums to date.
    • Albums: Deb (Heart Broken), Metro Sexy 7., My first confession, New Celebration, The pride of the morning
  • Ju Hyun Mi
    Trot, Trot, K-pop
    Joo Hyun-Mi or Chou Hsuan Mei is a Korean trot singer and pharmacist. She is a popular singer in South Korea in the 80-90's generation. She is the daughter of Chinese father Zhou Jinfu and a Korean mother. She is the eldest daughter of four siblings in her family. She has been to China several times to perform, especially her singles "Yong Dongqiao Rain", "Unrequited Love", "New Sand Hole That Man", "Wait a Little," became widely popular. She has more than 50 albums.
    • Albums: Love Letter, 91
  • Click-B
    Hip hop music, Pop music, Rock music
    Click-B (클릭비) is a South Korean boy group and band formed in August 1999 under DSP Media. Click-B started out as a band combining rock and dance beats in their music.The band split in 2002, with 4 members remaining. In 2003, the 4th album was released with Woo Yun-suk, Oh Jong-hyuk, Kim Sang-hyuk, and Kim Tae-hyung. In 2004, they joined the k-pop duo, J-Walk (consisting of two previous Sechskies members Jang Suwon and Kim Jaeduck) to form a project band, JnC. After JnC, member Kim Tae Hyung left the group to pursue personal interests. In 2006, Click-B (with the previous arrangement of 3 remaining members Oh Jong-hyuk, Woo Yun-suk and Kim Sang-hyuk) released their 5th album "Smile".In 2011, Click-B (with all seven members) got together for a brief comeback with two new singles, "To Be Continued" in April and "빈 자리 (Empty Seat)" in November.On December 14, 2013, DSP Media organized a concert 'DSP Festival' at Jamshil Arena where Click-B performed as a group along with other artists under the same management. A few members were absent for various reasons: Evan (Yoo Ho-suk) was still serving his military obligation, Kim Sang-hyuk was on hiatus from the entertainment industry and Kang Hoo (Kim Tae-hyung) was busy with his acting career.In August 2015, it was reported that all seven members would return for a new album slated for release at the end of this year. A month later, DSP Media confirmed that the group will make its comeback in October. DSP Media announced the group would hold its first concert after thirteen years since debut, "7-3=7" on November 21. The group would be released "Reborn" on October 21.
    • Albums: Click-B 04, Smile, Click-B, Click-B3, Challenge
  • Tony An

    Tony An

    Rhythm and blues, K-pop
    Tony An (Korean: 토니안; born June 7, 1978) is a South Korean singer, best known as a member of boy band H.O.T.. After H.O.T. disbanded in 2001, its ex-members Tony An, Jang Woo-hyuk and Lee Jae-won formed the dance music trio JTL. Eventually, JTL unofficially disbanded as each member, including Tony, released their solo material.
    • Albums: Believe
  • 8Eight

    8Eight

    K-pop
    8Eight was a South Korean co-ed singing trio consisting of Baek Chan, Lee Hyun, and Joo Hee. As of December 21, 2014, they have disbanded, as Baek Chan and Joo Hee's contracts with Big Hit Entertainment have ended. 8Eight won the first season of the television series, MBC’s Show Survival. They debuted on MBC’s Show! Music Core on August 25, 2007. On 8 October 2012 member Lee Hyun enlisted for mandatory military service of five weeks of basic training followed by duty as an active soldier for 21 months. On 19 September 2014, the group released their comeback single "Don't Go Crazy".
    • Albums: 8eight, Infinity, The Bridge [ep], The Goldenage, 8eight [ep]
  • Sunny Hill is a South Korean girl group (formerly a co-ed group) formed in 2007 by For Everyone Media. The group consists of Bitna, Kota, Eunju and Geonhee. Janghyun left the group in 2014 and Jubi and Misung left the group in 2019. On April 25, 2019, the group announced it had signed with BOD Entertainment. In addition, two new members joined the group; Eunju and Geonhee.
    • Albums: The Greatest Love OST, Coming Soon...!! [digital Single], Midnight Circus [ep], Antique Romance, Young Folk
  • F.T. Island
    Ballad, Pop music, Rock music
    F.T. Island (Korean: 에프티 아일랜드, or FT아일랜드, short for Five Treasure Island), is a South Korean rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2007. The band consists of Lee Hong-gi (main vocals), Lee Jae-jin (bass, vocals), Song Seung-hyun (guitar, vocals, rap), and Choi Min-hwan (drums, sub vocals). Oh Won-bin left the band in 2009 and was replaced by Seung-hyun while Choi Jong-hoon retired from the entertaiment industry on March 14, 2019. F.T. Island debuted on the music television program M! Countdown on June 7, 2007, with the single "Love Sick". Their debut studio album, Cheerful Sensibility (2007), was the sixth best-selling of the year and "Love Sick" topped the K-pop charts for eight consecutive weeks. Later that year, the band won the Best New Male Group at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and the Popularity and Rookie of the Year awards at the Golden Disk Awards. F.T. Island made their debut in Japan on June 8, 2008 with the extended play Prologue of F.T. Island: Soyogi. The band started getting recognition in the country following the release of their third Japanese studio album, Five Treasure Island (2011), which topped the Oricon Albums Chart and spawned the single "Flower Rock". Additionally, F.T. Island is the first foreign male band and the first band in 42 years to top the Oricon Daily Charts.F.T. Island has released eight Korean albums, two reissue Korean albums, ten Japanese albums, eight Korean extended plays, and one Japanese extended play. Their most well-known songs include "After Love", "Bad Woman", "I Hope", "Hello Hello", "Severely", "I Wish", and the chart-toppers "Love Sick", "Thunder", "Until You Come Back", "Love Love Love". Considered as South Korea's first idol band, F.T. Island paved the way for such acts, including label mate N.Flying.
    • Albums: 20 [Twenty], Colorful Sensibility, Five Treasure Box, Let It Go!, Top Secret
  • Cho Yong-pil
    New Wave, Trot, Korean rock
    Cho Yong-pil (Korean: 조용필; born March 21, 1950) is a South Korean pop singer who is considered one of the most influential figures in Korean popular music. He debuted as a member of the rock band Atkins in 1968 and made his solo debut with the hit single "Come Back to Busan Port" in 1976. Cho has released 19 solo albums and has remained consistently popular during his 50-year career.
    • Albums: Hello
  • Baek Ji-young
    Ballad, Rhythm and blues, K-pop
    Baek Ji-young (Korean: 백지영, born March 25, 1976) is a South Korean singer signed to The Music Works. She made her debut in 1999, with the release of her album Sorrow. Over her career she has released eight studio albums and won awards for Best Female Artist and Best OST at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
    • Albums: Smile 4, Sorrow, Tres, Rouge, Pitta
  • Orange Caramel
    K-pop, Bubblegum pop
    Orange Caramel is the first subgroup of South Korean girl group After School. The subgroup was formed in 2010 with the third generation After School members Nana, Raina, and Lizzy. Orange Caramel's concept is Candy Culture (which involves a cute and colorful style).
    • Albums: Lipstick, Bangkok City, Lipstick (DJ Remix), The Third Single Catallena, Orange Caramel
  • Hyomin
    K-pop
    Park Sun-young (born May 30, 1989), known professionally as Hyomin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. She is a member of South Korean girl group T-ara. Apart from her group's activities, Hyomin has also starred in various television dramas such as My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox (2010), Gye Baek (2011), The Thousandth Man (2012), Unusual Man and Woman (2017), also started in various films such as Gisaeng Ryung (2011) and Jinx! (2013). She debuted as a solo artist with her debut mini album, Make Up, on June 30, 2014.
  • Kim Jong-min

    Kim Jong-min

    Pop music, Dance music, K-pop
    Kim Jong-min (born September 24, 1979) is a South Korean entertainer. He is a member of the K-pop group Koyote and since 2007, has been a cast member of the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. One of the most prolific variety stars in Korean television, Kim has won Grand Prize (Daesang) and Top Excellence awards in his career.
  • Koyote
    Hip hop music, Dance music, K-pop
    Koyote is a South Korean popular dance and hip hop group consisting of members Kim Jong Min, Shin Ji, and Bbaek Ga. The group debuted in 1999 with Shin Ji, Cha Seung Min, and Kim Goo. As a group, they are known for their catchy dance/pop songs, which have been their trademark. In 2005, Koyote won the KBS daesang for "Artist of the Year".
    • Albums: Koyote 4, Koyote 3: Something in the Hospital, Koyote 3: Passion, Rainbow, Jumping
  • Yoon Bo-ra (born December 30, 1989), better known by the mononym Bora, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and its sub-group Sistar19.
  • Lee Hye-ri (born June 9, 1994), better known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality. She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named as the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media due to her immense popularity after appearing as a fixed cast member on Real Men (2014). She later became known for her leading role in television drama Reply 1988 (2015), which was the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time. She ranked third in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016, and is one of the highest-paid commercial models in South Korea. She was a regular cast member on Amazing Saturday (2018-2020).
  • Baby V.O.X was a South Korean K-pop group formed in 1997, whose final and best-known line-up consisted of Kim E-Z, Lee Hee-jin, Kan Mi-youn, Shim Eun-jin, and Yoon Eun-hye. They are considered one of the most prominent "first generation" K-pop girl groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s along with S.E.S and Fin.K.L, and they are recognized as being one of the groups at the forefront of the Korean Wave, having broken into the Chinese market. The group released seven studio albums and disbanded in 2006.
    • Albums: Why, Come Come Come Baby, Devotion, Ride West, Boyish Story
  • Oathean

    Oathean

    Black metal, Melodic black metal, Death metal
    Oathean is a South Korean black metal band that formed in 1993 originally under the name Odin, for the Norse/Scandinavian god. They went on a short hiatus and then changed their name three years later. Oathean's lyrics tend to deal with themes of sadness and depression. Their particular style of metal is influenced by folk metal, and incorporates Korean world music with the use of traditional Korean instruments such as the haegeum and daegeum. Founding member Do-Su Kim started and runs his own label, Jusin Productions, which releases much of the band's output, and has joined in for sessions with Holymarsh.
    • Albums: Fading Away Into the Grave of Nothingness, The Last Desperate 10 Years as Ever, Regarding All the Sadness of the World, Ten Days in Lachrymation
  • Dynamic Duo
    Hip hop music, Rap music, K-pop
    Dynamic Duo is a Korean hip hop duo that consists of rappers Choiza and Gaeko. They rose to fame with their 2004 debut album, Taxi Driver, which became the best-selling Korean hip hop album ever. They are signed to Amoeba Culture, a hip hop record label that they founded in 2006.
    • Albums: Double Dynamite, Taxi Driver, Enlightened, Triple Dynamite (0cd Vs Gaeko), Newways Always (gone)
  • GP Basic

    GP Basic

    Hip Hop, Dance music, Rhythm and blues
    GP Basic is a South Korean girl group who debuted on August 15, 2010. At the time of their debut, they were considered to be the "youngest" South Korean girl group with an average age of below 13.5. The age of their youngest member, Janey, caused controversy followed by the debut of a much younger girl group, G-story, who were all below 10 years old. This led to new broadcasting regulations in South Korea. Their official fanclub name is Spade.
    • Albums: Game
  • Vibe
    Ballad, Rhythm and blues, K-pop
    Vibe is a South Korean R&B group. They released their first album in 2002 as a trio of two male singers and a rapper. Their first single "미워도 다시 한번" was a success and a huge hit for the group making them very popular. Their second single "Promise U" was also very successful. Their 2nd album came out in November 2003 and their first single "오래 오래" was a huge hit as was their second single "사진을 보다가". This cemented their status as a popular group and consistent hit makers. During the hiatus between their 2nd and 3rd albums, the rapper left the group citing that he wanted to pursue his own style of music, taking on the name Noblesse. Vibe went on to release their 3rd album in 2006 which became a success with their two hits "그 남자, 그 여자" and "술이야". Vibe release their 4th album and their title song was "다시 와주라". In 2011, Yoon Min Soo joins the cast of MBC I Am a Singer, and debut singing "그 남자, 그 여자" and "술이야", he obtains the 2nd place behind Insooni.
    • Albums: Do U Remember?, Re Feel, Vibe In Praha, Afterglow
  • Joshua

    Joshua

    Contemporary Christian music
    • Albums: I Will Praise You
  • Leessang

    Leessang

    Hip hop music, Pop music
    Leessang (Korean: 리쌍) was a South Korean hip hop duo, composed of Kang Hee-gun ("Gary" or "Garie") and Gil Seong-joon ("Gil"). Formed in 2002, the duo has released eight albums to date: two self-titled records in 2002 and 2003, Library of Soul in 2005, Black Sun in 2007, Baekajeolhyeon (백아절현) in 2009, Hexagonal in late 2009, Asura Balbalta in 2011 and Unplugged in 2012. Their last three albums broke numerous records and guided their entry to the mainstream Korean music industry.
    • Albums: Leessang Special Jungin, Leessang of Honey Family, Asura Balbalta, Grand Final [digital Single], Hexagonal
  • Monday Kiz

    Monday Kiz

    Pop music
    Monday Kiz is a South Korean male band formed in 2005. Their members consist of Lee Jin-sung, Han Seung-hee and Im Han-byeol. Monday Kiz is currently signed to Can Entertainment. Monday Kiz released their first album, Bye Bye Bye on October 6, 2005.
    • Albums: Inside Story
  • Sistar19 is the first official sub-group of South Korean girl group Sistar and was formed by Starship Entertainment in 2011. The sub-group is composed of Hyolyn & Bora.
    • Albums: Gone Not Around Any Longer, Ma Boy
  • Kim Heechul, a multitalented figure from South Korea, is primarily recognized for his significant contribution to the world of entertainment. Born on July 10, 1983, in Hoengseong, Gangwon, South Korea, Heechul's early interests bloomed into a flourishing career that spans music, television, and film. Heechul made his debut in the entertainment industry as a member of the popular boy band Super Junior, launched by SM Entertainment in 2005. His versatility was showcased as he took on various roles within the group, such as lead vocalist, rapper, and visual. However, it wasn't just his musical prowess that caught people's attention; Heechul also became known for his exuberant personality and quick wit, traits that helped him transition successfully into television. He has been part of numerous TV shows, including variety programs like Running Man, Knowing Bros, and Weekly Idol, as well as dramas like Bad Family and Golden Bride. In addition to his music and television career, Heechul also made his mark in the cinematic world. He debuted as an actor in the 2005 drama Sharp 2, followed by his big-screen debut in the 2007 film Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. His ability to seamlessly adapt to various forms of entertainment has solidified his position as a prominent figure in the South Korean entertainment landscape.
  • Uhm Jung-hwa
    Synthpop, Dance music, K-pop
    Uhm Jung-hwa (Korean: 엄정화; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean actress, singer, dancer and lingerie designer. Uhm began her career as a chorus member of MBC, one of the three major South Korean broadcasting companies, from 1987 until 1990. She made her film debut in the 1992 film Marriage Story, and released her first studio album, Sorrowful Secret, the same year. Nicknamed the "evergreen", Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, with many Korean female artists recognizing her as a role model.
    • Albums: 화, Disco [mini Album], nvitation, Prestige, All Details
  • Eric Mun
    Hip hop music, Pop music, J-pop
    Eric Mun (born Mun Jung-hyuk on February 16, 1979) is a South Korean rapper and actor. He is a member and leader of the South Korean boy band Shinhwa. He is also well known for several dramas such as Phoenix (2004), Super Rookie (2005) and Another Oh Hae-young (2016). He was with Top Class Entertainment from 2007 to December 2013. In 2014, Mun and his manager of 10 years, Lee Jong-hyun, set up a new management agency, E&J Entertainment, for his individual activities. Mun is also the CEO of Shinhwa Company, the home agency of his group, with Lee Min-woo as co-CEO since 2011, and with the remaining members—Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy Lee—as shareholders.
  • M
    K-pop
    Lee Min-woo (born July 28, 1979), also known mononymously as M, is a South Korean singer and entertainer. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy band Shinhwa. Lee was the first Shinhwa member to debut as a solo artist in 2003, and has since released three studio albums. In 2007, Lee set up his own agency, M Rising Entertainment, to manage his solo activities. He and the other members founded the Shinhwa Company to manage their group activities and became co-CEO with leader Eric Mun. As of November 2012, he has signed with Liveworks Company.
  • Gummy

    Gummy

    Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues
    Park Ji-yeon (Hangul: 박지연; born April 8, 1981), better known by her stage name Gummy (Hangul: 거미), is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2003 with the album, Like Them, and since become known for her soundtrack appearances.
    • Albums: Like Them, Vol. 2 - It's Different, Reobeu Resipi, Fate(s), Loveless
  • May
    Pop music, Rock music, J-pop
    Bang Yu-jeong (Korean: 방유정; born 6 May 1982), better known by the stage names May (Korean: 메이; Japanese: メイ) and Yuu (Korean: 유우) is a South Korean singer active in Japan.
    • Albums: WONDERLAND, SURRENDER, Fall In Love, サライの風, 消えない虹
  • Haha
    Hip hop music, Synthpop, Pop music
    Ha Dong-hoon (Korean: 하동훈; born on August 20, 1979), better known by his stage name Haha (Korean: 하하), is a South Korea singer, variety show host and member of RGP. He is best known for being in the sitcom, Nonstop and for co-hosting two popular variety programs, MBC's Infinite Challenge and SBS's Running Man. He has also hosted his own show, titled "Ya Man TV" on Mnet in 2015.
    • Albums: The Beautiful Rhyme Diary, Quan Ninomarley
  • Lee Seung Hwan
    Adult contemporary music, Ballad, Pop music
    Lee Seung-Hwan is a South Korean pop singer and rocker, songwriter and producer.
    • Albums: Dreamizer, Monglong, His Ballad I, Karma, Cycle
  • Yunho
    K-pop
    Jung Yun-ho (born February 6, 1986), also known by his stage name U-Know Yunho or simply U-Know, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and a member of the pop duo TVXQ. Born and raised in Gwangju, South Korea, Yunho started his musical training under the talent agency S.M. Entertainment in 2001 and joined TVXQ in 2003 as the band's leader. Fluent in Korean and Japanese, Yunho has released chart-topping albums throughout Asia as a member of TVXQ. He has made occasional acting appearances in television dramas.
    • Albums: True Colors
  • Jun Jin
    Ballad, Pop music, J-pop
    Jun Jin (Korean: 전진; Hanja: 前進, literally: "move forward") (born Park Choong-jae; Korean: 박충재; Hanja: 朴忠裁; 19 August 1980) is a South Korean singer, actor and entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's fifth album. He debut as a solo artist in November 2006 with single Love Doesn't Come.
  • Kim Tae-Woo
    Ballad, Pop music, K-pop
    Kim Tae-woo may refer to: Kim Tae-woo (singer) (born 1981), singer Kim Tae-woo (actor) (born 1971), actor Kim Tae-woo (wrestler) (born 1962), freestyle wrestler Kim Tae-woo (footballer) (born 1993), South Korean footballer
    • Albums: A Gentleman's Dignity OST Part 1, T-school
  • SunMin

    SunMin

    J-pop, K-pop
    Sunmin (Hangul: 선민, Katakana: ソンミン, born August 4, 1987) is a South Korean singer who speaks and sings in Korean, Japanese, and English. She debuted in 2006, with the single "Keep Holding You," a collaboration with the Japanese R&B singer Toshinobu Kubota. Her career was initially focused on the Japanese market, but her work became focused in South Korea from 2009 to 2010. She also contributed to original soundtracks of South Korean television series Master of Study and Gloria (2010 TV series). In 2010 to 2011, she was in the main South Korean musical production of Jekyll & Hyde as Lucy. In 2012 to 2013, she reprised her role as Lucy in the South Korean national tour. In spring 2013, Sunmin played Josephine in the South Korean production of Arsène Lupin, the musical.
    • Albums: 恋の奇跡, Will, BRAND NEW GIRL, Love You. / The Rose, Another wish
  • Moon Hee-joon
    Pop music, Rock music
    Moon Hee-joon (Korean: 문희준; or spelled Moon Hee-jun; born March 14, 1978) is a South Korean pop rock singer-songwriter signed under SidusHQ. He initially rose to fame as the leader of former boy band H.O.T. under SM Entertainment.
    • Albums: Alone, Triple X, Messiah, Winter Letter I, Legend
  • Hwangbo
    Hip hop music, Pop music, Rap music
    Hwangbo Hye-jeong (Korean: 황보혜정; born on 16 August 1980), better known as Hwangbo, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She debuted in 1999 as a rapper in the group Bros, before joining the K-pop girl group Chakra in 2000. After Chakra disbanded in 2006, Hwangbo released the solo album Lady In Black in 2007. She has acted in Korean dramas including Between Miss and Ma'am (2004) and Could Love Become Money (2012). She was also a cast member on the variety shows We Got Married (2008) and Infinite Girls (2008–2013).
    • Albums: Gift For Him [single], Lady in Black, R2song (arisong) [mini Album]
  • K
    Pop music, J-pop, Rhythm and blues
    Kang Yoon-sung (born November 16, 1983 in Goyang), better known by his stage name K, is a pop singer from South Korea under contract in Japan. In 2004, after achieving little success with his first album in South Korea, K crossed over to Japan. His first Japanese album, Beyond the Sea, has achieved a sales of over 300,000 copies. K put his musical activities on hold in 2010 so he could complete the Korean mandatory military service.
    • Albums: Beyond the Sea, Only Human, Music in My Life, K, Brand New Map
  • Park Gyu-ri (born May 21, 1988), better known by the mononym Gyuri, is a South Korean singer, actress, and radio personality. She was a former member of South Korean girl group Kara.
  • Shoo

    Shoo

    Shoo Kunimitsu (邦光 洙, Kunimitsu Shū) (born 23 October 1981), known professionally as Shoo or her Korean name Yoo Soo-young, is a South Korean actress and singer who debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group S.E.S. in 1997 and continued until 2002 when the group disbanded. She contributed songs as a solo artist after the group's disbandment before she went on hiatus from her music career to pursue an acting career in 2006. She returned to the music scene with releasing her single album Devote One's Love in 2010. Afterwards, she went back on hiatus for four years before transitioning back into acting in 2014.
  • J
    Pop music, Rhythm and blues, Soul music
    Chung Jae-young (Korean: 정재영; born May 2, 1977), better known by the stage names J and J.ae (Korean: 제이), is a Korean-American singer based in South Korea. She debuted in 1998 with the album, J: Gold.
    • Albums: Beautiful Ones, The Crush of Love, Dim The Lights
  • Clazziquai

    Clazziquai

    Synthpop, Electronic music, J-pop
    Clazziquai Project (Hangul: 클래지콰이), also known as Clazziquai, is a South Korean electropop band that combines several genres including electronic music, acid jazz and house. The band's first short unofficial albums were released online in 2001, spreading its music through words of "netizens," who positively received the band's music. They remained underground until the release of their first album Instant Pig in 2004, selling over 80,000 copies. Since then, their music has been used in shows, commercials, and films.Clazziquai is known for their songs, "Be My Love" and "She Is", which were featured on the Korean drama My Lovely Samsoon, with the former becoming the show's theme song. The band won an award at the MNET KM Music Video Festival for "Best Soundtrack", and has also been the most nominated band at the Korean Popular Music Awards II(2회), winning "Artist of the Year" and "Best Pop". They have contributed to works by Japanese artists Fantastic Plastic Machine and M-Flo.
    • Albums: Color Your Soul, Love Child of the Century, Instant Pig, ZBAM, instant pig