The Best K-pop Girl Groups Of 2026, Ranked

Even if you aren't a K-pop fan, chances are you've heard of Blackpink. They're arguably the most popular K-pop girl group of all time. Don't believe us? Well, they headlined Coachella in April 2023, and were the first K-pop artists in history to do so! At the end of 2023 it was confirmed that Blackpink would not be renewing their contracts with YG Entertainment, leaving it up in the air as to what their group activities would consist of going forward. However, reports have stated that fans can expect a long awaited comeback by the girls sometime in mid-2024. Until then the members will be exploring individual opportunities and schedules.

It's been more than eight years since their debut in 2015, and Twice is still releasing consistent hits every year. That's no easy feat for any K-pop group who's been in the game for a while. As always, Twice is started the year off strong, already having their first comeback with their 13th mini album With YOU-th out now. The girls are also holding concerts in early 2024 for their fifth world tour READY TO BE ONCE MORE, stopping in Asia and North America.

This five-member girl group only debuted in 2022 but have been topping charts and winning music awards ever since. They have multiple catchy tunes in their repertoire, including hits like “ANTIFRAGILE" and “UNFORGIVEN.” LE SSERAFIM already released new music for the year with their third mini album EASY. The album's title track of the same name followed their other singles and instantly became a hit.

This unique SM girl group piqued everyone's interest when they first debuted. Each of the members have their own virtual avatar - their different concepts even have whole mythologies and storylines too. Aespa will be hard at work for the year. The girls announced that 2024 will be the year for their world tour SYNK: Parallel Line, making stops in Asia and Australia. As for new music, aespa is expected to make a comeback in the second half of the year.

Belift Lab's first girl group was formed through the JTBC survival program R U Next?, with the final six creating the line-up of ILLIT. Those members ended up being Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha, with Youngseo leaving the line-up a few months before debut. On March 25th, 2024 the girls made their long awaited debut with the song “Magnetic” off their first mini album Super Real Me. We look forward to hearing more amazing music from these girls throughout the year!

Coming from the prestigious YG Entertainment, the girls of BABYMONSTER were already put in the spotlight before they debuted. Along with the group's line-up being formed through the reality program Last Evaluation, their fanbase started strong even before their debut with “Batter Up” in 2023. In 2024 the girls will be releasing their first mini album BABYMONS7ER on April 1st. They'll also be taking their talents to Japan to participate in the summer music festival Summer Sonic 2024.

If you're not already familiar with IVE, go and listen to their hit song of 2022, “Love Dive”. An absolute bop, right? Their latest album I'VE MINE and title track “Baddie” are just as impressive. Fans will have a chance to catch both these songs - and the rest of their stunning discography - live in 2024 as the girls embark on their first world tour Show What I Have.

ITZY has been a staple girl group in the industry since their massive debut in 2019. 2023 was an eventful year for the girls as they released their album Kill My Doubt with their next mini, Born to Be, released in early 2024. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to see ITZY live, this may be your year. They announced that they'll be venturing on their next world tour Born to Be in 2024, hitting 18 different countries along the way.

(G)I-DLE had a pretty successful year in 2023. They released the song “Queencard” which became a massive hit overnight. Soon after they embarked on their second world tour, I am FREE-TY. Fans didn't have to wait at all for new music to be released, with the girls dropping their second full-length album 2 in January. “Super Lady” acts as the albums title track, but “Wife” also gained praise by fans.

NewJeans has been taking the world by storm since their debut in 2022, with every release of theirs hitting some sort of virality on social media. Notably, “OMG” became a phenomenon on TikTok almost immediately. Although there hasn't been any major news for the group in 2024, it's expected that they'll be making waves again this year. We're excited to see what other great things they have in store!

JYP's newest girl group NMIXX began working as a six-member girl group last year, following member Jinni's departure. They released songs like “Love Me Like This” and “Party O'Clock” which differed from their previous sound, but were still impressive nonetheless. In 2024 the group released their second EP Fe304: BREAK with the title track “DASH.” In April they'll be hitting the stage at the WE BRIDGE festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SM's powerhouse girl group has been slaying left and right since 2014. Their most recent activity as a group was their long awaited third full album Chill Kill released on November 13, 2023, with a title track of the same name. 2024 marks the girls' ten year anniversary together and we expect they'll commemorate it with some huge announcements.

Although Katseye is global girl group and not technically K-pop, it would be wrong to ignore the impact they've had on the K-pop fandom and music spaces in 2024. This six-member girl group was formed by the HYBE Labels and Geffen Records collaboration survival program Dream Academy. The top six ranking members - Sophia, Manon, Lara, Megan, Daniela, and Yoonchae - went on to create the Katseye we know and love. In 2024 the girls officially debuted with their song appropriately named “Debut.” They continued to build their momentum through the year, going viral with their second single “Touch” and releasing their first mini album SIS (Soft is Strong) shortly after.

Meovv is the first group created by the entertainment company The Black Label, which is known for their many famous K-pop solo artists. The five-member girl group made their splash on the K-pop scene in 2024 with their debut track “MEOW.”

Are you looking for a girl group filled with strong, independent, and ridiculously talented women? Well, look no further, because Mamamoo is your winner. With their mature style and outstanding vocal talent, Mamamoo stands out compared to other girl groups in the industry. Members Wheein and Hwasa have left RBW as their contracts expired, leaving Solar and Moonbyul as the last two under the company. They created the sub-unit MAMAMOO+ in 2022 and had their latest release with “dangdang” in 2023. Group activities for 2024 aren't in the cards just yet - but aren't completely out of the question either. For now the members are focusing on individual activities with solo albums and tours during the year.

fromis_9 is a project group formed through Mnet's reality survival show Idol School. Since Jang Gyuri departed from the group in 2022, fromis_9 has continued their activities as an eight-member group. The group started 2024 strong by holding their first concert of the year titled FROM NOW in Seoul. No announcements regarding new music have hit headlines yet, but when they do, fromis_9's solid fanbase will be waiting.

Are you a fan of groups with an insane amount of members, like NCT or AKB48? If so, tripleS is right up your alley, being the first K-pop group to adopt the concept of being decentralized - meaning that all members will be rotating freely amongst schedules, some of which will be determined by fans. So far 20 members have been introduced to the public through periodic releases, but there are still more to come. The group is scheduled to make a full 24-member debut together in May of this year. Until then you can check out some of their sub-unit releases, like “Generation” and “Girls' Capitalism.”

With catchy hits like “ASAP” and “Stereotype" under their belt, STAYC is quickly dominating the K-pop world. Their latest comeback happened on August 16, 2023 with their third mini album TEENFRESH. A world tour of the same name followed soon after. In 2024 they'll be wrapping up their TEENFRESH tour with stops in Asia and Europe. We hope to see new music from the girls in the second half of the year after they've had some much deserved rest!

Kep1er is a project girl group formed through Mnet's idol competition show Girls Planet 999. The group consists of nine multi-national members who hail from Korea, Japan, and China. The conclusion of Girls Planet 999 promised the final lineup a two-year contract as a group that will be expiring in July 2024. While it's been reported that the company is in discussion with the members to extend their contracts, nothing has been confirmed yet. As for activities, the girls will be releasing their first full-length Japanese album Kep1going in May 2024.

While XG labels themselves as a global girl group, no one can deny their presence in the K-pop scene. In 2023 they continued to dominate with songs “Shooting Star” and “Left Right” - both of which gained lots of attention on TikTok. If you weren't able to catch their performances at Head in the Clouds last year, then don't miss this opportunity. XG will be heading on their first world tour in 2024, though specific details are still yet to be revealed.

Known for their dark, edgy vibes, EVERGLOW is a breath of fresh air within the K-pop girl group industry. In 2023 the girls finally made a comeback after over a year of waiting with their fourth single album ALL MY GIRLS on August 18, 2023. Plans for 2024 haven't been announced but fans are excited to see what they have in store. Keep an eye out for this impressive girl group in the following months!

Dreamcatcher isn't your conventional K-pop girl group. For one, they infuse rock music with their pop songs. Their concept is much more edgy and gothic, and that's what makes them such a refreshing group to watch. In 2024 fans will have the opportunity to see some of their outstanding performances in person as the girls embark on world tour, Luck Inside 7 Doors. The tour began in January and is set to conclude in March, spanning Asia and Europe.

Following girl group GFriend's disbandment in 2021, members Eunha, SinB, and Umji moved to BPM Entertainment and created the three-member girl group VIVIZ. Since then the girls have continued to create beloved music for their fans. While there hasn't been any new music announced for 2024, there's no doubt that VIVIZ has big things in store. Their first major schedule involves their inclusion in the lineup for the Universal Superstar Awards in March of this year.

This third generation girl group is still going strong after a successful career of topping music charts. In 2022, Jiho decided not to renew her contract with WM Entertainment and left the group. OH MY GIRL continued as a six-member group, releasing “Summer Comes” off their mini album Golden Hourglass in July 2023. In 2024 you can expect to see more music, with member YooA set to make a solo comeback in March. Keep an eye on this girl group that's been holding their place in the industry since 2015!

Unis is a eight-member girl group under F&F Entertainment, formed by the survival program Universe Ticket. They debuted with in 2024 with the song “Superwoman” off of their first EP We Unis.

Billlie is another fairly recent girl group who more people need to stop sleeping on. This seven-member group has had an eventful career already, with three mini albums and one single. This year the group has released their first Japanese mini album titled Knock-on Effect and fourth digital single album 'The Billlie's Odditorium' The Second Edition. As of now the Billlie is promoting as a five-member group while members Suhyeon and Moon Sua are on hiatus citing health reasons.

It's hard to forget about Badvillain once you've got them on your radar. The seven-member girl group from BPM Entertainment debuted in 2024 - and they quickly became a hot topic amongst K-pop fans. With a unique sound and concept, Badvillain have already released multiple songs that stick with fans after the first list. '"YAH-HO (Badtitude)" and “Badvillain” are just two tracks that establish their distinct sound and inevitable growth in the industry.

Apink has been a influential girl group in the K-pop industry for over a decade. Debuting in 2011, the girls have explored a range of different sounds and performances throughout the years, from upbeat, bright songs like “NoNoNo” to a more mature concept with “Dilemma.” While there hasn't been any news about a group release yet, member Namjoo will be making her long awaited comeback with her second album BAD on March 18th, 2024.