The top 7 most prominent Gen4 female K-pop groups
The new generation of Gen4 is increasingly developing and asserting its appeal to K-pop
fans worldwide.
Based on various news sources and public assessments, let's explore together the top 7 most outstanding
Gen4 female K-pop groups today, with the potential to break through further and lead K-pop in
the future.
LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM debuted on May 2, 2022, under Source Music, a subsidiary of Hybe Labels,
which manages the famous boy band BTS.
Therefore, the group received a lot of attention from the public right from the announcement
of the first information.
In nearly half a year of activity, the girls have gone through many ups and downs.
At the beginning of their debut, Le Sserafim faced fierce criticism because member Kim
Ga Ram was accused of school violence and had to leave the group only two months after
their debut.
Currently, the group has five official members: Sakura, Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Eunchae, and
Kazuha.
Le Sserafim is a name with letters rearranged from the phrase "I'm Fearless”.
Together with their debut song "Fearless", the group's concept and music aim to inspire
those who are facing difficulties around the world.
The group pursues a strong, charming, and modern "girl crush" image.
With their song "Fearless", Le Sserafim broke the record of ITZY by becoming the fastest
female group to win first place on a music show just 8 days after their debut.
In October 2022, the "BTS juniors" officially returned to the music race with the single
"Antifragile" - a song that made the audience burst with excitement due to its catchy melody,
addictive choreography and powerful visuals.
In addition, the five members of LE SSERAFIM also have more personal schedules during this
time.
Among them, the 5 idols regularly participate in events of big brands such as Louis Vuitton,
Fendi, Burberry and appear frequently in prestigious magazines.
2.
ITZY
ITZY is considered a representative music group for Gen 4 and officially debuted on
February 12, 2019, with a five-member lineup including Ryujin, Yeji, Lia, Chaeryeong, and
Yuna.
After the success of Twice's cute and innocent concept, JYP Entertainment brought a dynamic,
individualistic, and energetic ITZY to the Korean music market.
The girls' debut music video "Dalla Dalla" was warmly received not only because of its
catchy and lively melody but also because of the message of self-confidence and self-love
that the song conveyed.
Following that success, ITZY has always excited their fans with addictive songs and well-invested,
serious images every time they make a comeback.
The group has made a strong impression both domestically and internationally with inspiring
music that encourages people to "be yourself", from Wanna Be, Icy, Not Shy to their most
recent song, Sneaker.
Throughout their active period since the debut, JYP's beautiful and talented girl group has
achieved great success, which is entirely deserving of the five girls' relentless efforts.
ITZY is expected to continue to develop strongly and achieve even greater success on their
journey to conquer the global music market.
3.
Aespa
Six years after Red Velvet's debut, SM Entertainment officially launched their next girl group,
Aespa, in November 2020.
The group consists of four members: Giselle, Karina, Winter, and NingNing.
Unlike the typical K-pop concepts, Aespa also has a unique parallel version in the virtual
world as AI avatars called ae-aespa.
Aespa's debut product, Black Mamba, is a pop, electropop, and dance-pop genre.
The music video impressed viewers with its vivid and realistic virtual imagery and lyrics
introducing the world of Aespa.
Aespa then made a breakthrough with Next Level.
The song climbed to the top of Melon 24Hits, surpassing strong competitors like Butter
(BTS), Happen (Heize), and Dun Dun Dance (Oh My Girl).
Furthermore, the group has proven the worthiness of the title "the leading fourth-generation
girl group" with their hits: "Savage" achieved a perfect all-kill and reached the top 20
of the Billboard 200 chart.
Aespa continued to release Illusion and most recently, Girl.
They not only dominated music charts domestically and internationally but also started to make
their mark in the US by collaborating with Warner Records to release the song Life's
Too Short (performed at Coachella).
Next Level - their song is indeed influencing Aespa's fate, isn't it?
4.
(G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE made their debut on May 2, 2018 under the management of Cube Entertainment.
Initially, the group had six members including Soyeon, Soojin, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and
Shuhua.
(G)I-DLE has always been highly regarded for their creative abilities and their ability
to produce socially impactful songs.
From the start, the group quickly made a name for themselves and achieved high positions
on the music charts.
The group's notable songs during this period such as "Latata", "Lion", and "Oh My God"
have received positive feedback from the public.
However, (G)I-DLE had to go through a difficult period with a series of major scandals involving
school bullying allegations against Soojin and a plagiarism controversy surrounding the
group leader Soyeon.
The pressure from public opinion caused Soojin to leave the group, and the group's activities
was put on hold for a long time.
In March 2022 (G)-IDLE made a comeback with their full album "I Never Die" and the title
track "TOMBOY".
The song continuously rose in the music charts and achieved a Perfect All Kill on the Korean
music charts.
Not only the catchy melody, but also everything from the dance, costumes, and the MV image
was meticulously crafted and perfectly matched.
This was a big surprise for Neverland (the fandom of (G)-IDLE) and the K-pop fan community
in general.
After two major scandals and a long period of inactivity, the group still maintained
their position on the K-pop map.
Facing the pressure from public opinion (G)-IDLE still did very well in coming back with a
big hit, demonstrating that the group still has a lot of potential and the ability to
make a name for themselves in the future.
5.
IVE
Since their debut on December 1st, 2021, IVE has been regarded as one of the most impressive
rookies of the Gen 4 era, as every release has achieved high chart rankings.
IVE has not lost momentum and is increasingly popular both in and outside of Korea.
The six-member girl group from Starship Entertainment consists of Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz,
and Leeseo.
Despite being under a small company, IVE pays meticulous attention to every detail, from
music to concept and has released a debut song called "Eleven," which is explosive.
Its catchy melody and the image of charming and charismatic girls have made it a sensation
on prestigious music charts in Korea.
Furthermore, the choreography for Eleven has become a trend that many fans enthusiastically
cover.
IVE did not stop at the success of their debut song; they continued to surprise audiences
with the hit song "Love Dive," solidifying their position in the Korean music market.
IVE's recent comeback with the song "After Like '' continues to showcase the group's
musical quality and talent.
The fusion of energetic genres like EDM, Pop, and a captivating rap section by Rei and Gaeul
has garnered high praise from audiences.
6.
NMIXX
The girl group NMIXX was launched on February 22, 2022, under the management of JYP Entertainment,
the "cradle" of famous girl groups.
NMIXX consists of 7 members, including Lily, HaeWon, SullYoon, Jinni, Bae, JiWoo, and KyuJin.
They are considered a girl group with excellent performance skills, from singing to dancing,
and are said to be talented and beautiful.
The group name means "the perfect combination to dominate a new era," and they are seen
as the perfect combination of the sweetness of Twice and the strength and personality
of ITZY.
Therefore, the image that the group brings is very youthful and dynamic.
Although they have just debuted, NMIXX has already shown their potential with signature
songs such as "O.O" and "Dice."Their debut song,"O.O," is a mix of pop genres with two
flow transitions in the same song, which is considered special and different from other
girl groups.
In the MV for "Dice," NMIXX transforms into magical performers in a colorful circus, leaving
a strong impression on the audience.
The girls of NMIXX continue to stick to the unconventional and unique formula, promising
to bring the audience many unique and exciting music experiences.
Although there are many criticisms that NMIXX's music is not good, the concept that the group
is pursuing is not entirely suitable for all members, and the performance skills of the
girls are not outstanding.
However, the group is still loved and supported by a large number of fans.
7.
NewJeans
NewJeans is a rookie group under ADOR Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE Labels and directly molded
by the talented artistic director Min Hye Jin.
NewJeans had a unique debut, unlike other groups when HYBE surprised everyone with their
debut MV "Attention" on August 1, 2022, which left a strong impression with its catchy music
and eye-catching visuals.
The group comprises five completely new members who have never participated in any idol competition
in Korea, which made the audience very curious.
NewJeans members include Hanni, Minji, Danielle, Haerin, and the youngest member Hyein, who
surprised everyone by still being a middle school student born in 2008.
Not only did NewJeans break the typical debut process, they truly grabbed the public's attention
with their fresh music, hip-hop dance moves, and Y2K concept.
Unlike the strong music trend today, they pursue light and easy-to-listen Pop and R&B
music.
Right after "Attention," the group released the MV "Hype Boy" in four different versions
to showcase each member's unique personality.
Two more MVs, "Hurt" and "Cookie," were subsequently released.
Formerly holding the position of creative director at SM, who created numerous unique
concepts for popular Kpop groups such as SNSD, SHINee, F(x), EXO, and Red Velvet, Min Hee
Jin's name is a guarantee of quality for noteworthy music products.
With her creative ability, NewJeans has a unique style that doesn't blend in with any
other group, which makes them stand out and quickly become a trend.
Undeniably, NewJeans is a formidable rookie and has the potential to become an outstanding
representative for the fourth generation of K-pop.
In addition to the aforementioned names, the fourth generation of K-pop also has some other
impressive girl groups such as Kep1er, StayC, Loona, Weeekly, Billlie, and the upcoming
rookie from YG entertainment - Babymonster.
But overall, the 7 mentioned groups show the most stable development.
The fourth generation has only just begun, of course, and we cannot exclude the possibility
of unexpected factors suddenly breaking through in the future.
Let's wait and see which girl group in the fourth generation will truly make a difference
soon.
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