History of K-pop

aespa has been at the forefront of innovative concepts and starting trends since their debut in 2020.

YG Entertainment, founded in 1996, is a trailblazer in K-Pop.

MAMAMOO is a one-of-a-kind group in the music industry, known for their extraordinary vocals, harmonization, and authenticity.

Amidst the many bright stars of K-Pop, ITZY separates itself from other groups by not being afraid to try new things, being experimental in their sound, and having fun trying new concepts.

It was a successful year for K-Pop and HYBE Corporation proved to be a powerhouse in the music industry, even with BTS embarking on their two-year military service.

As the year draws to a close, all eyes in the K-Pop industry are anticipating the upcoming music award shows.

TWICE is a group that needs no introduction. The international girl group has become a household name in the K-Pop industry.

After another successful KCON this year, fans cannot wait for the next convention to take place.

What was once a genre produced solely for and by Koreans has now expanded to a globally recognized genre with growing diversity and inclusion.

With only days away from kicking off their latest world tour, this month we will go into the history of the groundbreaking group KARD. 

For this month, let’s take a look back at some third generation groups that aren’t as widely known these days.

Earlier this month, Brave Entertainment released the news that the quartet Brave Girls would be disbanding after the release of their final digital single “Goodbye” on February 16.

SF9 is a group that a lot of people didn’t pay much attention to until they participated in Kingdom back in 2021.

Some of the most exciting times of the year come from gayo season in K-Pop.

Their story showcases that bad management can be the complete downfall of a group, even if it is full of true talent.

(G)I-DLE’s debut came at a peak moment of success for their company CUBE Entertainment.

As the concept of the group has begun to solidify through the years, going back to the beginning really highlights just how new and experimental the idea of a rotating roster has been in K-Pop.

CIX is certainly a group worth keeping tabs on.

Potentially one of the most successful solo artists in the Korean music scene, Chungha is one of the former I.O.I members that managed to take her success in the group and continue to grow into her solo career.

BTS has certainly been a hot topic in the media recently, with their debut anniversary passing earlier this month and a misconstrued translation that sent the entire world of media into a panic.

Today we’re discussing 2PM, one of the pinnacle groups of the second generation that joined the comeback surge back in 2021.

Despite their claim to fame with “The Chaser,” many newer fans do not seem to be very familiar with INFINITE and their impact on the K-Pop world.

Whether you know him as the talented singer-songwriter, charismatic TV host, entertaining podcaster, or for his witty humor throughout social media, Eric Nam is undoubtedly a beloved household name in Korea for being an all-round entertainer.

For this month’s History of K-Pop column, The Kraze will be looking back at the history of the WM Entertainment boy group.

Sub-units allow K-Pop idols to explore various genres and concepts that are different from what they’ve been doing within their collective group.

When talking about “self-producing idols," one group that most certainly can’t be left out of the discourse is none other than SEVENTEEN.

Having solidified themselves as one of the quintessential fourth generation boy groups, ATEEZ is one of the few popular groups of the latest generation hailing from a smaller company.