Most Popular KPOP Girl Groups Each Year in Korea 1997-2022

[@soneparadise2007]

2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZWWeHpnoKaDipI&ab Most popular kpop girl groups in South Korea over the past 25 years. This is not international popularity but domestic (Korean) popularity. Everything is my opinion, but I tried to be as accurate as possible. I stopped ranking SNSD after 2015 because they are past the point of being ranked. If you liked this video, please consider subscribing for more girl group videos. 1997: 0:05 (Kim Hyunjung Breakup with Her) 1998: 0:30 (Uhm Junghwa Poison) 1999: 1:14 (Lee Junghyun Wa) 2000: 1:59 (Park Jiyoon Coming of Age) 2001: 2:43 (Jang Nara Confession) 2002: 3:28 (BoA No.1) 2003: 4:12 (Lee Hyori 10 Minutes) 2007: 4:56 (Ivy Sonata of Temptation) 2008: 5:41 (Son Dambi Crazy) 2009: 6:25 (Park Bom You and I) 2010: 7:49 (IU Good Day) 2011: 9:12 (Hyuna Bubble Pop) 2012: 10:36 (Gain Bloom) 2013: 12:00 (Ailee U&I) 2014: 13:24 (Soyou x Junggigo Some) 2015: 14:47 (Taeyeon I) 2016: 16:11 (Lee Hi Breathe) 2017: 17:35 (Sunmi Gashina) 2018: 18:59 (Jennie Solo) 2019: 20:22 (Chungha Gotta Go) 2020: 21:46 (Hwasa Maria) 2021: 23:09 (Jeon Somi Dumb Dumb) 2022: 24:33 (Nayeon Pop)

[@BaejinRBLX]

oh that's why i was like why snsd isn't on the list after 2015 and in 2022 they even release a song and went into top 5 in all korean music chart! also taeyeon is one of the most popular kpop soloist in korea since 2015~

[@king_7811]

Ah, well I thought it was strange in 2018 and 2019 that Twice was ahead of Blackpink, because internationally Blackpink was much bigger

[@ksector7902]

WJSN was missing, did they not popular?

[@linmanfu913]

​@ksector7902 Sadly I don't think WJSN ever made it big in South Korea. IIRC they had a bit more success in China before K-pop got banned there, so they were unlucky.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

@@ksector7902 WJSN has good stuff!

[@sapphireaeri1485]

You can’t deny Girls’ Generation’s power. They reigned from 2009-2015 just wow. Nation’s Girl Group 💖

[@josbhowl9212]

They truly deserved their title as the "National Group"

[@SalmanShaikh-lq8wv]

Legendary Queens ❤️

[@ahmadyunus4209]

Because Blackpink and Twice not born yet

[@muhammadlukmanhakimbinisma5810]

​@@ahmadyunus4209 just accept those facts😂.. Second gen were pave the way for 3rd gen.

[@sapphireaeri1485]

@@ahmadyunus4209 yeah cause bp is a copy of 2ne1 and twice is a copy of girls' generation.. without 2nd gen idols, there's no 3rd and 4th. that's the truth 😊

[@williambuskey294]

Seeing SISTAR rise, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, & Girls Generation remain at the top for so long

[@xJediAdonisx]

sistar was amazing! love them down!!

[@jacobnineteen6806]

I love SISTAR , btw SISTAR19 COMEBACK on 16 JANUARY

[@markizjjk]

так же ТВАЙС и БЛЭКПИНК 💘

[@Haerinmato]

❤❤❤

[@コランダム-h4c]

Abracadabra is the beginning of it all

[@jon-el]

The drastical change on T-ARA 2012 being on 2nd place, to 10th on 2013 still hurt so much, and shows they were reaching the top when the fake scandal started and ruined everything 😢

[@byakuya786]

What fake scandal

[@jon-el]

@@byakuya786 T-ARA debuted in 2009 with 6 members, Qri, Boram, Soyeon, EUnjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon, after 2 years when they group was gaining a lot of popularity and started to be competition for SNSD, cimpany MBK decided to add a 7th member "Hwayoung", this girl after a couple of comebacks took advantage of roumors about members making her feel apart of the group and started to pretend things that make member looks like they were buIIeing her, all kpop fans went crazy against the members and after that they start to lose popularity and get hate all over internet and fans making black ocean and other stuff top them, they were compiting for top with SNSD and after that never get a win again, until 5 years later, when some ex MBK staff members that worked with T-ARA for several years they showed proofs about Hwayung was lying th whole time, and she was the toxic, being agresive and hummillating the stylish staff members, and they also comented she and her twin sister treatened Areum (the 8th member) to quit the group after Hwayoung get expelled from it. in 2017 they won again after all the truth came to the public eye. and at Incheon 2017 Korean audience fanchant laud to them as a sorry for all these. During those 5 years Hwayung also know as "the snake" kept playing victim without giving any details just increasing the bad comments against T-ARA and getting this as a push up for her new Actress Carrier, after the truth was knowed by everyone she started to get call for acting jobs.

[@rdpaik]

⁠@@byakuya786The bullying scandal involving Hwayoung.

[@jon-el]

the FAKE bullying scandal you meant.@@rdpaik

[@Kimeesunshine]

​@@byakuya786 Hwayoung literally lied and let the other girls be accused of bullying. They lost almost everything and pretty much only made money in China for the remaining years

[@JokoAndoko]

Gen 2 : SNSD , 2NE1 , Wondergirls, Sistar Gen 3 : Twice, Red velvet, Blackpink, GFriend Gen 4 : IZ*One, ITZY, aespa

[@user-uf3nd7hu4h]

Gen 1: S.E.S., Baby V.O.X, FIn.K.L

[@AnthoRock27]

Gen 4: *G)I-dle, Aespa, Le Sserafim, Iz*One, Itzy

[@dontuknowhowsweetittastes]

aespa newjeans ive is the right answer

[@AnthoRock27]

@@dontuknowhowsweetittastes (G)I-dle won more awards, they still are very influent, but aespa, Le sserafim, Ive and new jeans come soon after. They are very good too. I would remove Itzy instead, they are no longer up to the level of the other groups.

[@dontuknowhowsweetittastes]

@@AnthoRock27 itzy and lesserafim cannot be included in this conversation, aespa newjeans ive are only answers, idle could come 4th

[@locnguyengroup]

I love Gen 2: Snsd, Wonder Girls, 2Ne1, Kara, T-ara, Brown Eyed Girls, Fx, 4minutes, Miss A, Sistar..

[@heartyfisher]

Secret

[@lalremahmar873]

SNSD , 2NE1 , WONDER GIRLS , BROWN EYED GIRLS , SISTAR , 4 MINUTE , T-Ara are the queen of 2nd gen

[@bangbangbang8716]

And APINK also

[@dailaagan3137]

Brown eyed and F(x) i missed them.

[@AndrewSung-f3s]

When I was a child I listened to girls generation.

[@WaffleEBay12]

Kara too! They were in the top 5 for a while!

[@divealy]

kara too. my queens had an immaculate discography

[@sehunbubble8591]

No matter I'm growing until 50 decade I STILL LOVE SNSD

[@Pray4Cilley]

They were so classy , it felt like you were privileged to witness their performances . It was fresh, new and unique .

[@davey6022]

Same here

[@howtotrainyourdragon4573]

THISSS I’ve tried to stan other girl group but ended up being back to SNSD 😂

[@talygg1]

Me too

[@shashindharmarathne]

Who doesn't?

[@weightycarlos]

There's just something truly unique to 2009-2014. 💝

[@stevejung6470]

Its because that era capitalized on internet like.totube and caught the international wave and now kpop is catering to international viewers eg making only english titled song.

[@jewelpree970]

Yes!! Girl's gen, 2ne1, blackpink, missA, wondrgirls

[@ashweedaash1]

@@jewelpree970blackpink??

[@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803]

​@@jewelpree970 BLACKPINK🖤💗데뷔: 2016년 8월 8일🗓️ Debut: August 8, 2016 🗓️2016年8月8日🈷️📆: デビュー🆕首次亮相

[@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803]

​@@ashweedaash1That's right, BLACKPINK🖤💗 debuted in 2009 in a parallel universe 🌌🛸👽👾 ⚛️

[@keyboardbunny]

after 2016 I kind of slowly but gradually losing interest in kpop. every groups music sounding very similar to me now.

[@druvitduleh4883]

Blackpink seems to be an exception

[@redeagle605]

Dig deeper.

[@ahilyaa]

I wasn't a kpop stan in 2nd generation era but if I ever have to choose a girl group then it will always be 'Girls Generation' for me❤

[@The4pinksforlife]

Most popular ggs in KOREA: S.E.S : for 2 years ( 1997-1998) Fin.K.L:for 4years( 1999-2002 ) Baby V.O.X : ( 2003 ) Wonder Girls : for 2years ( 2007-2008) Girls generation: for 7 years(2009-2015) Twice : for 4 years ( 2016- 2019) Blackpink: for 3years ( 2020-2022 ) New jeans : 1 year ( 2023 )

[@soneparadise2007]

In my opinion, NewJeans is #1 in 2023 for Korea. In my updated video, they are #1, IVE is #2, and Blackpink is #3 in Korea. Also I think Blackpink’s reign started in 2020 not 2019.

[@The4pinksforlife]

@@soneparadise2007 oops sorry I meant to write 2020 but accidentally wrote 2019, and yes now I kinda agree with you because blackpink had no comeback in 2023 , whereas newjeans bagged so many awards, achievements with their COMEBACKs like ditto, hype boy! I am a bunny too💗

[@TaneshaThomas]

Blackpink is still more popular than newjeans

[@Sky-oj6pv]

​@@TaneshaThomas no one said they weren't 😶

[@chimmykim7540]

what is the song in 2:00 stamp

[@leonardreignn]

SNSD reigned the most for 7 years(2009-15) Secondly,TWICE ruled for 4 years(2016-2019) Notably,BLACKPINK took the crown in a new decade from 2020 til 2022.

[@AsianDoug]

Looks like it's going to be NewJeans for a little while here too unless Babymonster, LeSerrafim, or Ive manages to do something big. I don't see the other GG's overtaking NJ for some time.

[@boomingbob1579]

⁠@@AsianDougfor the new gen NJ is definitely the top

[@soneparadise2007]

Don’t forget Fin.K.L who also reigned for 4 years! (1999-2002). They were super popular back then. I agree NewJeans is #1 in 2023 for Korea.

[@boomingbob1579]

@@soneparadise2007 in gen 4 ye

[@idsa5312]

Generasi sekarang, aku masih melihat ada grafik perubahan setiap tahunnya khususnya di korea sana Dari 2020 - 2021 masih di pegang aespa. 2022 di pegang ive 2023 NJ Bagaimana dengan 2024 tahun ini? Tahun ke depan 2025, 2026? Baby monters belum menunjukkan taringnya Belum lagi NGG SM apa bisa bersaing menjadi wajah baru era berikutnya? Hal yang aku pelajari adalah, grup yang mendapat julukan grup nasional dialah yang akan menjadi wajah era itu, semua dimulai dari generasi 2 : snsd mendapat julukan grup nasional jangan lupakan 2ne1 sebagai rivalnya Generasi 3: twice sebagai grup nasional berikutnya dengan rivalnya blackpink Generasi 4: ? Hal itu juga berlaku untuk BG

[@josherlee]

SNSD made the list 9 years straight and was number one for 7 years straight. Queen things!

[@LightningRain777]

SNSD They're a legendary group I'm sure about it 💖

[@almostatami]

I don't mean to get sentimental but this video made me tear up a bit. I got into kpop around the beginning of 2nd gen but there are so many prior groups that I never even realized I was already listening to as a tiny kid. I'm in awe of seeing how much kpop has evolved over the years and though I get a little apprehensive with the market saturation and erratic fan culture,I do love seeing the growth in popularity. Its like watching an old friend mature into something even greater. The nostalgia is beating the crap out of my heart right now!! tysm!😭

[@KaworuNagisa-d1p]

전적으로 공감합니다. K-POP의 혁명은 너무 빠릅니다. (간혹 암흑기도 있지만) 저는 추억에 머물러 있다가 뒤처진걸 느낀 순간 현실을 직시하였습니다. 개인적으로 블랙핑크, 에스파, 아이들, 아이브, 뉴진스는 제 심장을 다시 뛰게 만들었습니다. 감상적인건 좋습니다. 걱정하지 마세요. K-POP은 원래 전쟁터입니다. 오늘 깃발 꽂은 정복자가 누구인지가 중요합니다. 파이팅♥

[@raksmeyhan2744]

T ara was the most unfortunate case of fake scandal in K-pop ever. They were toes to toes with SNSD and 2ne1 despite being from a small (and horrible at dealing with controversy) company. Their songs are bops after bops after bops…

[@maroimaroi6802]

Girls' Generation is truly something else because of them I entered K-Pop and stayed with them until the end ♥♥♥♥♥

[@rafinaxafathirarisislam7537]

DSP is actually pretty good at making their girlgroup. Look at FinKL and our Japan Queen, KARA. They almost hit the jackpot with April but Naeun scandal ruin everything

[@minjikang04]

Miss goo hara

[@WookbooKtheeKpopTrucker]

DSP the best Big Company They have no bad GG. Fin.K.L. KARA, Rainbow (unfortunately never made this list) April, one of my favorite groups, made the list. Lalalilala blow them up until the scandal. or was it also RBW that totally shut them down? Now we have YOUNG POSSE. Macaroni Cheese is a meme and I love it.

[@lingth]

​@@WookbooKtheeKpopTruckerThere was PURETTY also but yeah it didn't last long..

[@zombiepirate8999]

​@@minjikang04 I miss her too, ❤❤

[@Kimeesunshine]

What scandal?

[@carlosmanuelflores3185]

2009, 2010, and 2015 are my absolute favorite years in Kpop

[@ariffhajid6959]

me tooo

[@xzxzxzxz9892]

2014~2018

[@6catalina0]

Hmm, I discovered K-pop in 2019, and immediately, my two favorites were EXID and Red Velvet. Then, it was Apink, Loona, Twice, WJSN the Cosmic girls, Oh My Girl, IU, April, and Dia. I like the 3rd generation K-pop girl groups, but I have an extensive collection including the 1st and 2nd generation SES, Finkl, Girls Generation, Miss A, Beste, Sistar, and Brown Eyed Girls. But my favorite became the Lovelyz, who I found a month before they disbanded. I can spend my whole day listening to them. The Lovelyz are the only Girl Group that I have every version of their albums, their concerts, all member signed albums and a light stick. They are the only girl group that I have an album saved and an album to flip through and look at. With a few exceptions, I could probably sell my entire K-pop album collection. The Lovelyz and The Beatles albums are the ones that I would take with me if I was ever stuck on a desert island.

[@iwayanadisaputra9733]

i started listening to K-pop back then during college around 2008 i think... fell in love with SNSD right away.. I don't listen to Kpop anymore now, but I still think they are the cutest and the best... i like KARA and BEG too.. RIP Hara Goo.. 😢 Taeyeon is the cutest.. 😍

[@Moonlightxslayer]

Girls’ Generation forever grateful to be a fan of them since 2007 ❤

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

the fall of wonder girls really needs to be analyzed, starting from 2009 that's when they went to america, hopefully someone makes a deep dive video into it.

[@uc6758]

I mean its kinda simple, they went to US, snsd rising to the stardom with Gee and Genie. SK only have one spot for nations girlgroup and snsd occupy thay spot while WG trying for US market. And when theyre back, snsd already dominated the SK market, WG didnt even have a chance, plus there are lot of rising gg like Fx and 2ne1.

[@maliser8]

@@uc6758 Yeah it was honestly just too early to go to the US, globalization and social media, which has really helped kpop expand, was not what it is today. But also from what I understand songs after their return, like 2 different tears, Be My Baby, Like this, were still moderate hits, just not giant ones like their previous ones, and as you said other GGs had taken over. But I'm also glad that they took their time, rebranded, and released Reboot, one of my all time favourite kpop albums, and then had a big hit with Why so Lonely.

[@dreamcore]

world tours mark the beginning of the end

[@vanillaraven2618]

​@@dreamcoreohmy this is so bittersweet.

[@pinkynas]

Well, we can't say it's the fall of WG. Probably they became less popular in SK but they kinda pave ways in the US. Even many international fans came from the era Nobody

[@max-es7iu]

SNSD the legendary girl group.

[@buddyblris3094]

Gfriend straight at 12th in their debut year and jumped to 2nd in the next year. The miracle of small company groups. 💅

[@AMSONE2]

SNSD Reinas liderando por 7 años, las unicas en liderar mas tiempo, ellas son realmente el grupo de la nacion 👏👏💗💗

[@kpopfanboy5673]

Snsd did reign for a lot of years. ❤️

[@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803]

Typo: ✳️reight✳️ reign : to rule 👑👸🏻🏰💂🏻‍♀️ can be used metaphorically e.g. Blackpink are the reigning queens of K-Pop🇰🇷케이팝

[@albatross7269]

​@@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803shut up Blinks 😂😂. y'all everywhere being overproud stan.

[@TheZestyGecko]

@@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803pull a sulli

[@jaehongkim7046]

Blackpink sales tells otherwise LOL​@@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803

[@me9981]

I'm your girl by S.E.S and Step by KARA are by far my most favorite kpop girl group songs of all time. Also KARA, Sistar and 2NE1 have great discographies and I'll never forget them. Still to this day listen to them and watch their concerts. Also...never was a fan of SNSD but that "I stopped ranking SNSD after 2015 because they are past the point of being ranked." from the pinned comment hahaha good one. So true. They are queens for sure I gotta admit that.

[@ambernyx3433]

Apink still charting even till this day and was still on one of the tops from 2013 - 2020 is truly iconic behavior. Missing the 2nd gen legends such as SNSD, 2ne1, Sistar, BEG, etc. a little too much

[@Aclaighkf]

T-ara

[@davey6022]

@@cloche-et-chocolat I agree

[@Feiden-g8f]

Facts plus its already 10 years still no other group can’t manage get 17 trophies for 1 comeback! Luv still hold the record

[@sorakairi118]

Super iconic - APINK the best!!

[@dhykaestheticsjar9541]

not me cryin over t-ara instantly drop , gfirend missing , snsd hiatus , sistar disband, fx , afterschool , and many more 😭 … like K girl groups back than are powerful 😥 . no hate for gg this generation, they are totally bring new colors for this generation but , as i know there just plenty of group and much of them has similarities style . even back tha we had sistar or girls day , both group has different vibes and impact . sadly those year will never comes back again 😢 . sorry for my english

[@yujinieboomboom6508]

SISTAR REALLY AMAZING THEYRE IN THIS LIST FROM DEBUT UNTIL DISBANDED, A FACT THEY'RE NOT FROM BIG COMPANY BACK THEN (STARSHIP IS NUGU COMPANY BACK THEN) I JUST REALLY PROUD GIRL, YOU MADE YOUR OWN WAY AND SUCCESS AND NOW IVE DO AMAZING TOO ❤️

[@Kimeesunshine]

Support sistar19 they had a comeback recently with no more my boy and saucy

[@Kiki_248]

Girl's Generation truly has the most fitting name ever. Legends only

[@thebubblecafe]

Ah~seeing 2nd Gen brings back so many good memories

[@yooxeprai849]

I think in this whole list T-ara is the one that was making to the top being the 2nd most popular girl group in 2012 to being 13 at 2013. All because of 1 delusional and snake member Hwayoung. If there was not such controversy then T-ara would have been able to make to the top the following years. Such a bad luck to this group… But huge respect to them, they were active until 2021 after all the misunderstanding was clear. Love them….❤

[@AoDk673]

Right. Hwayoung is a fcukin snake

[@RapIsDeadly]

I agree.....they got screwed by the snake. I also get mad at kpop fans for believing every rumor they hear too. AOA got wacked the same way T-ara did. False rumors spread against Jimen and taking the word of the psychopath Mina. What spreads the rumors the most are these youtube channels that actually repeat the rumors for clicks and then they say they post as a news source.

[@jorgeenriqueponce2978]

They wasnt in the top 2 in 2012, there was GG and 2ne1

[@ohara_tk]

@@jorgeenriqueponce2978honestly in 2011 and 2012 snsd 2ne1 and t-ara all had really incredible achievements where it’s quite hard to rank. t-ara had the biggest and most successful hits while 2ne1 and snsd were more popular internationally and had more established fandoms

[@ziggystardusk]

@@jorgeenriqueponce2978 2NE1 really only excelled in the music side of the entertainment industry, and that's on YG for restricting their promotion to just music shows, concerts etc. The reason why Koreans regard T-ara above because they excelled not only in music, but they are also sought after for CFs, dramas/movies, reality TVs which basically give them a bigger presence in the industry over 2NE1. Also, most groups from 2nd generation were venturing either into Japan/China, which T-ara again had better results in those 2 markets over 2NE1.

[@Miyahideko]

I get goosebumps every time 2NE1 came on. They were the main reason i got into kpop and will forever have my heart.

[@스스마마스스마마]

댓글 분위기는 많이 없어서 아쉽지만 당신의 말에 전적으로 동의합니다

[@ChamNguyen257]

thank you so much for the vid. I love the era 2007-2010 when I first knew about Kpop.

[@lalremahmar873]

Blackpink,Twice , Gfriend,Red Velvet, Mamamoo,Ooh my Girl, are the queen of 3rd Gen ..... The set the standard so high for the 4th gen ....

[@rektan3748]

Correction... Blackpink, Twice, gfriend,red velvet, mamamoo, exid and aoa are the queens of 3rd gen. Yes yiu read it right exid and aoa are part of 3rd gen, they are the 1st batch of 3rd gen (2012). Oh my girl had a hit in only in 2020 and 2021.. before 2020 they are a nugu 3rd gen group and 2022, 2023 their songs are flopped.

[@rektan3748]

Oh my girl didn't reached the sucess of the girl group you listed, domestically and especially internationally.they are still unknown group internationally.

[@kikikoko5014]

Well, 4th gen Aespa, Lesserafim and Newjeans already broke records here and there..soon Babymonster..

[@Will-sb4hf]

Let's face it. The 2nd Gen were the GOAT. 3rd and 4th wouldn't even reach the 2nd Gen's worst eras.

[@maeglina9687]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion no matter how wrong we think they are@@Will-sb4hf

[@sapetah9110]

Girls' Generation will always be no.1 to me. I'm proud of them!

[@wonderstruck.]

FinKL and SES, original queens 💖💖💖 Show some respect for the 1st-gen groups, they have some absolute bangers and chances are their songs are what your fave groups practice to 😂

[@abouttime2569]

SES was the group that got me into Kpop

[@yosefochoarosales3274]

SNSD proving they are true legends, they stayed at the top for so long.

[@FrozenzFirez]

Girl Generation, Twice and Blackpink. All great and all well deserved.

[@CGKIFR025]

Girls' Generation as always 🎉

[@melanietacud1376]

SANDARA PARK of 2NE1 for me is the MOST BEAUTIFUL K POP GIRL, QUEEN OF K POP GIRL VISUAL, THE GREATEST BABY FACE of the 2nd Generation until now👑😍💗

[@bukojoetheslapsoils8273]

Dara is pretty and all but if we're talking about babyfaces, no one beats Ahn So-hee. She's a cutie through and through

[@UnePommeDePain]

Shout out to Secret, who worked so freaking hard to stay on the top while coming from a really small and bullying agency…

[@redrose97531]

Legendary Girl Group, One and only national girl group of Korea - Girls’ Generation. They are the best and ideal of idols.

[@phh.8393]

GIRLS GENERATION Ranking 2007 - #2 , Into the New World - 05:27 2008 - #2 , Kissing You - 06:15 2009 - #1, Gee - 07:44 2010 - #1, Oh! - 09:06 2011 - #1, The Boys - 10:30 2012 - #1, The Boys - 11:56 2013 - #1 I got a Boy - 13:16 2014 - #1 Mr. Mr. - 14:40 2015 - #1 Lion Heart - 16:04

[@BaejinRBLX]

the way i think they would still make it into thw top 10 until now! ❤ soshi power

[@KiyaThakiya]

Keren banget SNSD berturut-turut tiap tahunnya dari awal sampai akhir 🎉🎉❤

[@PeteZaroll551]

Girls’ Generation took the reins and didn’t let go for a hot minute ❤😂

[@ikieyzfikrieyzz6628]

T-ARA 2009: 8th (Bo peep Bo peep) 2010: 7th (I go crazy because of you) 2011: 3rd (Roly-Poly) 2012: 2nd (Lovey-Dovey) 2013: 12th (Number nine) 2014: 12th (Sugar Free)

[@soneparadise2007]

The rankings are based on the group’s popularity not the song’s popularity. Just want to avoid any confusion because if this was based on a song’s popularity Roly-Poly would be #1 in 2011.

[@LightningRain777]

I sadly discovered K-Pop music too late 😥, i think in 2019-2020 from Blackpink and ITZY. The oldest videos i saw were from Wonder Girls (Tell Me) and Girls Generation (Gee). I literally love 2th, 3th, and 4th generations ❤️. Thank you so much for the video 🤗. There are so many girls groups i wish to follow them all 💖✨

[@NoxVex]

*I think SNSD’s reign would be even longer if not for the whole Jessica thing.*

[@jojiogs9324]

they still be famous if jessica didn't leave

[@masteremm519]

Jessica kill their group from top of KPop .That why I still hate Jessica untill now

[@Zyo_YueDi]

​@@masteremm519 i think the golden era of each gen is about 7 years.. 2016 is the beginning shine era of 3rd gen Girl group, start with Twice and continue with BP.. and 2023 4th gen take over.. top position wil not lasting forever..

[@abouttime2569]

@@masteremm519 Is Jessica and the rest of the members still beefing?

[@sebastianospina8302]

CSJH the grace was constantly in the top from 2005 to 2007 ❤ I miss them so much 😢❤

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

They were supposed to be TVXQ's sister band. But with TVXQ's scandal (and JYJ leaving), SMent also mishandled CSJH, totally gave up on them, and just focused on debuting SNSD instead (which in hindsight proved a really good investment decision on their part).

[@petraleighton7017]

I started actively listening to k-pop in 2015 and have never looked back since. Watching this video was like walking down memory lane. Thank you!

[@vrieeeee4140]

Girls' Generation since debut ranked at the top was a real legend.

[@chokentertainment4379]

on 2011 & 2012 T-ARA are no #1, their hit is no joke 1.ROLY POLY 2.LOVEY DOVEY 3.CRY CRY 4. DAY BY DAY 5. WE WERE IN LOVE

[@94mp99]

Only for song. Overall, they are not, their popularity was still far behind SNSD (not to mention sales and revenue).

[@wggg676]

티아라 노래도 카페에서 길거리에서 많이 들리긴했는데... 그냥 당시엔 소녀시대 판이었어 .. SM의 음모가 분명해!ㅋㅋㅋ

[@이유신-u6k]

2011 2012 소녀시대는 팬덤빨이고 티아라는 전국민이 사랑했는데 뭔소리고 ㅋㅋ 2011년 연간차트 티아라가 1위입니다

[@coconotisnut]

I can see twice having 15 years anniversary 🤩

[@dreamcore]

tbh as much as i liked them sometimes i wish they hadn't renewed

[@michaelstrono7528]

Why?@@dreamcore

[@dreamcore]

@@michaelstrono7528 They would have gone out a bit like Gfriend, we wouldn't have to witness their decline

[@michaelstrono7528]

@@dreamcore They already weren't at their peak when they renewed, but they are still really popular.

[@dreamcore]

@@michaelstrono7528 yup the comparison works better if the contract ran out in 2019

[@angelovelmonthe2322]

Snsd queen of queen …!!! 💗

[@rocket_lovelyzkei1492]

제작자 개인 취향도 어느 정도 들어갔겠고, 보는 입장에서도 인정하기 어려운 순위가 종종 나왔지만, 어쨌든 결과적으로 매년 나오는 수많은 노래들 중에 골라서 5~12개로만 추스리려 하신 노력 그 자체로 박수 받으실 자격이 있으십니다.

[@민병웅-f1j]

저도 sm직원분이냐고 묻고 싶었지만ㅋ 님 댓글보고 열심히 자료 찾아 올려주신 노력에 박수를 보내며 재밌게 봤다는 글 올려봅니다~~~^^

[@MoonMoonTM]

It still makes me mad that T-ara was one of the top girl groups only to have it all ripped away because of a certain someone.

[@pauletterobbie4029]

Same here :((((

[@miksia2893]

Snsd#GG 2009-2015 : 7 years in row number 1 👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤❤

[@enma8672]

oooh See Ya 🥺ya ni me habia acordado de ellas... mis queridas Wonder Girls 🤩 bellos años.. CUANDO PASARON TANTOOOOOS AÑOOOS 🧓❤

[@2im36]

people underestimate how popular mamamoo was domestically, they were up there w twice and red velvet in terms of name recognition.

[@raksmeyhan2744]

Yeah I always see people grouping big3 and gfriend as top gen 3 groups when it should’ve been mamamoo instead tbh

[@impeccable60yearsago60]

well gfriend album sales much higher than mamamoo so?...​@@raksmeyhan2744

[@Dylannnnnio]

Totally agreed with this 💯

[@WaiWaiki]

If this is worldwide BlackPink would've taken 1st place 2016-present.

[@alishaeleana4154]

It says in Korea so maybe not world wide 😢

[@nwjnstwice721]

Well not in 2023 it was obviously NewJeans, they were even above BTS in Billboard Global artists year-end (with US and excl. US)

[@howtotrainyourdragon4573]

I love girls so I love all girl groups but SNSD will be only one that remains in my heart forever ❤

[@selahschool4718]

아직 은방울 자매를 못 봤나보네

[@motherhoodsbeauty9279]

The groups that I adore 1.2ne1 2. Black Pink 3. 4 minute 4. T-ara 5. G-Ideal 6. Oh My Girl 7. A pink I love listen to these groups songs.

[@payton_-_-_I]

2021 was Aespa year let’s be real, they had the biggest hit that year, same with 2017 which should’ve be red velvet.

[@soneparadise2007]

Biggest hit does not mean most popular group. This is a video ranking the most groups. aespa and RV being #2 in 2021 and 2017 respectively is already super high and impressive! miss A’s Bad Girl Good Girl was the biggest hit of 2010, T-ARA’s Roly-Poly was the biggest hit of 2011, Brave Girls’ Rollin was the biggest hit of 2021. None of those groups were the most popular groups that year. Crayon Pop’s Bar Bar Bar was one of the biggest hits of 2013 and I didn’t even include them in this list.

[@94mp99]

@@soneparadise2007 Er, no, 2021 was indeed aespa's year, they're literally everywhere. Everybody's main topic about girl group in 2021 was aespa, Karina and Winter are super popular in that year.

[@soneparadise2007]

⁠​⁠@@94mp99Yes I am well aware of aespa’s 2021 popularity. They really shot up like a rocket that year. However, they were still second to Blackpink. There was nothing any girl group could have done to knock BP from that #1 spot in 2021. Them being second is already very impressive!!! aespa was perhaps the most trendy girl group of 2021 (them or Brave Girls). The group that exploded in popularity. But the most popular would still be BP.

[@ludwigneigl891]

@@soneparadise2007 if you mean kpop fans who buy merch and posting on social media than you are probably right with blackpink. If we look at people listen to music than aespa beat blackpink that year. And Brave Girls had even more listenings than blackpink and aespa combined. With We ride, rollin and cmbr - 3 songs in the top 10. i think that was only beaten later by newjeans or one of the other new groups. im not so familiar with 4th gen. of course this was only for korea. internationally blackpink was allways far ahead.

[@soneparadise2007]

@@ludwigneigl891 There is more to popularity than music. As a group, Blackpink was more popular in Korea in 2021 than everyone else. Musically, yes I do agree. aespa and Brave Girls (and Oh My Girl) were the strongest girl groups digitally in 2021. However, digital performance is just one metric and doesn’t mean determine overall popularity. Random example but Britney Spears did pretty badly on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts for most of her peak (1999-2004). She was probably the most famous female singer in the entire world at that time.

[@namnation2984]

SM power is unstoppable

[@Skansnae7]

1st : Baby V.O.X 2nd : Wonder girls 3rd : Black Pink 4th : New jeans My pick ❤

[@이지민-p6m]

옛날 추억이 떠오르네요 영상 만들어 주셔서 감사합니다

[@OwArAnAiMNOIS]

Damn 2009 was a phenomenal year for the girls. The top ten was full of bangers. Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed going down memory lane especially since my interest in Kpop greatly declined after 2012. But before that, damn was i in it from 2003-2012.

[@blackpinkjennie666]

All K-pop girl groups are wonderful, my favorite is Blackpink. Thanks for the video :)

[@reishidesu]

I have a feeling you only listen to BP lol

[@Wonyse11297]

​@@reishidesuI have a feeling you lack taste

[@dreamcore]

is BP really kpop?

[@DeeyanShaikh]

Yes it is ​@@dreamcore

[@profchaos7289]

@@dreamcore+1 😂

[@stevensrhester8594]

The dominance of YG, JYP, Cube, SM and Hybe, can't be overstated since 2012

[@Sakitpastusihat]

Queen of 2nd Generation : SNSD, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, Miss A, Sistar Queen of 3rd Generation : Twice, Blackpink, Red Velvet, Mamamoo, Gfreind Queen of 4th Generation : Itzy, (G)-Idle, Iz*one, Aespa, Nmixx, Kep1er, Le Sserafim, Newjeans, Everglow

[@malyesa7676]

As a fan of Kep1er and Everglow, it seems extremely malicious to put them both in this list and ignore IVE. Are you an anti or something? Those groups weren't even mentioned in the video, and let's face it, even though I love them they're nowhere close in terms of popularity to the competition.

[@MissYW9]

You forgot Apink

[@uc6758]

​@@malyesa7676yeaa, i mean theyre on a whole different tiers. Nowadays its : 1. New Jeans 2. Ive, aespa, idle, lesserafim 3. Itzy 4. Stayc, kep1er, Nmixx

[@parkgyuriandkara]

KARA are the best without a doubt!💥

[@IanAndres25]

Blackpink / Twice / Red Velvet the queens of 3rd gen. ❤ Their music created my youth.

[@missmi0523]

It's amazing how you can say the generation has changed just by watching a video complication of gg hits

[@ericcrusina7292]

Still no one can beat and replace to the throne and crown of the real deal and the real Nation girl group treasure SNSD 7 years on the top SNSD help me a lot to change and to help me to fight my stress and I'm proud to be sone's SNSD is number 1 since 2007 til now gogogo SNSD gogogo my idol and my dream girl Jessica jung

[@enma8672]

Eugene, Yoon Eun Hye, Jang Nara, Lee Hyori , y mis preciosas Wonder Girls oooh que bellos tiempos

[@rinoacutiee]

Eugene❤❤❤

[@wggg676]

성유리거든!!! 유진은 이마반이거든!!! 이희진은 왜 빼 윤은혜 인정! 장나라랑 이효리는 빼라 좋은말로한다. 효리누나는 예능인이고 장나라는 배우다!

[@enma8672]

@@wggg676 SI, Tambien son muy bonitas :)

[@citizencr4o]

I have always loved T-ARA, and I love reminiscing about the past through the clips in this video, but being reminded again of how T-ARA went from SECOND to 12TH in one year just because of the lies spewed to the public by that snake Hwayoung bothered me again, ngl. Great video though.

[@soneparadise2007]

Thank you! Yes T-ARA’s decline was really unfortunate. I still can’t believe a fabricated scandal did so much damage to their career. Their post scandal songs like Sexy Love, Number Nine, Do You Know Me, and Sugar Free are really good and would have been big hits if the scandal didn’t happen. Eunjung and Jiyeon would have had a much bigger acting career too.

[@rullydarmawand7260]

Girl's Generation 2009-2015 ❤❤❤

[@loanamyoui7965]

Twice and (G)i-dle best ggs❤

[@loanamyoui7965]

Iz*one, 2ne1 and Exid too❤

[@RinkaHeart]

In general, SNSD are the original girl group queens, after that, thanks to BTS who made it very easy to other k groups to shine

[@lukaszepesi]

I like a lot of groups but 2NE1 and SNSD are still the best for me. I'm looking forward to what Newjeans can do in the future.

[@klaudiapietrzak8700]

my girls red velvet deserved to be number one at least one year

[@NathanTSUI-sy9hh]

Yes

[@STAN_LOONA]

No group will ever have the impact SNSD did. They shaped the entire industry. They’re the reason K-pop is what it is.

[@reishidesu]

It’s sad to see T-ara drop from the #2 spot to #12 the following year because of the bullying scandal

[@hakunbuddy4658]

The way Gfriend still in top12 in 5 years . Even they disband 😊

[@Ruan_Wanvi]

Man! I grew up listening to Baby VOX, S.E.S, Fin K.L and Lee Jung Hyun.

[@abidzeeer]

Oh god how perfect GirlsGeneration are, from 2009-2015 on the number one in this video but in reality life and facts zone they’re being nation girl group forever, no one girl group can’t beat them in singer skill seriously. But from views thing I know soshi weak. Proud to be sone untill now !!! ❤

[@phh.8393]

Girls Generation changed tge landscape of girl group industry. The first girl group to receive a daesang. The first girl group to receive 100M YT views. the first girl group who trancended in boy group domination.

[@Radencos]

I SEE MY BELOVED T-ARA IM SO HAPPY ❤❤

[@blackeyes3260]

2ne1, Girls Generation and Wonder Girls introduced the KPOP music in the Philippines

[@diazalbert103]

SISTAR consistency from debut 2010 till disbanded 2017 QUEEN

[@6catalina0]

Wow! Some of these K-pop girl groups, I have never heard of. Having found K-pop on KZbin in 2019, my first favorites were EXID and Red Velvet. Then, I found Apink. It seemed like every album that I purchased was an Apink album. Then, a month before they were disbanded, I found the Lovelyz Winterland 2 concert. Using the KZbin music app, I listened to all of the Lovelyz albums. By cash or credit, I purchased the entire Lovelyz album and concert catalog. The Lovelyz are the only group that I own a light stick. I can understand the glowing comments that other K-pop fans write about their favorite girl groups because I feel the same way about my favorite, the Lovelyz.

[@JohnnyThePlanner]

Just, wow…I’ve loved girl groups since 07’. Thanks so much!

[@rozeva]

Mis grupos favoritos de la segunda y tercera generación, por siempre GG y BP😊

[@cernacopeland1525]

Girl’s generation, Sistar ❤️ both

[@myke_L82]

Wow....its good to review all past groups disbanded groups brings a tears and seeing Hara got me a lil teary-eyed. ❤

[@Itzy_mıdzy_lets_fly]

My 4th gen gg ranking 1- ITZY 2-(G)-Idle 3-Aespa 4-Le Sserafim 5-Nmixx 6-Ive 7-New jeans

[@masteremm519]

Girl Generation is a long story of KPop ever ❤❤❤ All KPop fan will feel admire them ever ❤❤❤❤

[@srh2487]

Girls Generación, 2ne1, miss a, fx, red velvet, t-ara, kara, NEW JEANS, twice, aespa y IVE nunca me han decepcionado en sus comebacks... Amé cada uno de ellos ❤❤❤❤