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The following is a list of South Korean teen idol musical bands. This includes a list of boy bands and girl groups.

1990s

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1996

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Young Turks Club (Y.T.C.) 영 턱스 클럽 5 Lim Sung Eun Mixed Unknown N/A N/A 2008
H.O.T. 에이치오티 5 Moon Hee Jun Male SM Entertainment White Angels White 2001 Woohyuk, Tony, and Jaewon formed jtL in 2001.
UP 유피 3 Kang Hyun Mixed Unknown N/A N/A 1999

1997

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Sechs Kies 젝스 키스 6 Eun Ji Won Male DSP Media DSF Yellow 2000 In 2002, Jang Su Won and Kim Jae Duc formed J-Walk
Diva 디바 3 Chae Ri Na Female Unknown N/A Pearl Purple 2005 Chae Ri Na left the group in 2005 and joined Girl Friends in 2006.
NRG 엔알지 5 Lee Sungjin Male Music Factory Cheonjae Ilwoo Pink 2006 In 2000, Hwansung died due to an illness. In 2005, Sunghoon left the group.
S.E.S. 에스이에스 3 Bada (Sea) Female SM Entertainment Friend Pearl Violet 2002 SM Entertainment's first girl group
Baby V.O.X. 베이비 복스 5 Kim E-Z Female DR Music Baby Angels Pearl Pink 2006 Many members were replaced. In 2007, Baby V.O.X. Re.V was created with new members

1998

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Shinhwa 신화
神話
6 Eric Mun Male SM Entertainment (1998–2003)[1][2] Shinhwa Changjo Orange Currently the longest running male group in Korea. The group recently made their comeback on March 2012.
Good Entertainment (2004–2007)[3][4]
Open World Entertainment (2008–present)[5][6][7]
Fin.K.L. 핑클 4 Lee Hyori Female DSP Media Pinkies Pearl Red 2005
Han's Band 한스 밴드 3 Kim Hanna Female Unknown N/A N/A
Circle 써클 5 Lee Ji Hyun Female Unknown N/A N/A 2000
S#arp 4 Chris Kim Mixed World Music Entertainment N/A Red 2002 In 1998, John Kim left the group. The group disbanded in 2002 due to the female members' lack of ability to work together.
Koyote 코요태 3 Shinji Mixed Trifecta Entertainment Little Sun Pearl Blue Cha Seung Min left for the U.S. to study abroad. Kim Jong Min replaced him starting from their third album. Kim Goo was jailed for possession of ecstasy in 2002. During this time, Koyote performed as a duo until Kim Goo was replaced by Kim Young Wan, previously a member of the group Cola and dance team Friends. Jung Myung Hoon replaced Kim Young Wan for the fifth album. He was previously a member of the group OPPA and PLT. He left to serve his compulsory duties for the military. Bbaek Ga replaced him starting from their sixth album.
1TYM 원타임 4 Teddy Park Male YG Entertainment Hip-Hop Village Black Hip-hop group
4Men 포맨 3 Yong Jae Male Happy Face Entertainment N/A N/A Originally a 4-member group, hence their name. Has had many member changes.

1999

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
g.o.d. 지오디 5 Park Joon Hyung Male JYP Entertainment Fan God Sky Blue 2005 In 2005, member Yoon Kye Sang left the group.
O-24 오투포 3 Lee Ga Hye Female Unknown N/A N/A 2000 During their first album, Ju Yeon Jung withdrew from the group after promotions finished for their follow-up single "First Love"
Cleo 클레오 3 Kim Hana Female Ho Entertainment N/A N/A 2004 In 2000, Park Ye Eun withdrew and Han Hyun Jung was added; in 2003, Chae Eun Jung withdrew and Jung Ye Bin was added
See U 씨유 3 Jini Female DongA Planning N/A N/A 2000
T.T.MA 티티마 5 Soy Female Music Factory N/A N/A 2002 In 2000, Queena and Juhae withdrew from the group; Euni and Zin were recruited
Click-B 클릭비 7 Kim Tae Hyung Male DSP Media NIZI Green 2002
As One 애즈 원 2 Female DR Music N/A N/A
Chakra 샤크라 4 Hwang Bo Female Kiss Entertainment Goddess Purple 2006 In 2002, Eani withdrew from the group
Fly to the Sky 플라이 투 더 스카이 2 Male PFull Entertainment (2005–09) Fly High Sky Blue Legendary R&B duo with all-rounded talents, known exceptionally for their amazing vocal skills. Credited as Korea's first R&B duo. Went on hiatus to focus on solo activities.
SM Entertainment (1999-04)

2000s

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2000

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Ryanghyun Ryangha 량현량하 2 Male JYP Entertainment N/A N/A Twin brothers
Moon Child 문 차일드 3 Lee Soo Male GM Planning N/A Ivory In 2002, they changed genres and renamed themselves MC the Max with 3 members
Papaya 파파야 5 Jo Hyekyung Female Cream Entertainment N/A Pink 2001 In 2001, Kang Kyung Ah and Hwang Yoon Mi left the group
To-Ya 투야 3 Kim Ji Hye Female Unknown N/A N/A 2001 First debuted in Japan

2001

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Jewelry 쥬얼리 4 Kim Eunjung Female Star Empire Entertainment Jewelry Box Pearl Blue All original members including Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young have left the group. Currently the longest running girl group in Korea, replacing Baby VOX.
VoixCo 보이스코 4 Female Jive Records N/A N/A 2003 Some members became members of Swi.T
KISS. 키스 3 Mini Female J-Entercom N/A N/A 2002
M.I.L.K 밀크 4 Park Hee-bon Female SM Entertainment Milky Way Pink 2004
NAZCA 나스카 6 Minkyung Female Unknown N/A N/A 2004
jtL 제이티엘 3 Male Yejeon Media N/A N/A 2003 Former members of H.O.T

2002

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Sugar 슈가 3 Ayumi Lee Female Star World Entertainment Sugar Island Apricot 2006 In December 2004, Hwang Jung Eum withdrew from the group and Lee Harin was added to the group. In 2006, Park Soo Jin withdrew from the group. In 2009, Ayumi Lee debuted in Japan under the stage name ICONIQ
Black Beat 블랙 비트 7 Lee So Min Male SM Entertainment Soul Black Pearl Black 2007 Former member, Kang Han, is now a member of rookie group WE
Shinvi 신비 3 Yoo Soo Jin Female SM Entertainment Linos Pearl Teal 2004
SWI.T 스위티 3 Ahn Naeyoung Female YG Entertainment N/A N/A 2004 Originally a 4-member group
Leessang 리쌍 2 Gary Male Jungle Entertainment N/A N/A Rap duo. Leessang is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew. They were in old group, Honey Family. Members Gary and Gil are also well known MCs for variety shows like Running Man and Infinite Challenge respectively.
LUV 러브 3 Eunbyul Female Sidus HQ N/A N/A 2003
Isak N Jiyeon 이삭N지연 2 Lee Jiyeon Female SM Entertainment N/A Pearl Wine 2004 Jiyeon is now a member of CSJH The Grace as Lina
Nell 4 Kim Jongwan Male Woollim Entertainment N/A N/A Indie rock band picked up by Seo Tai-ji. They originally formed in 1999, but debuted in 2002. The group went on hiatus in 2008 for military services. They will be making a comeback in 2012.

2003

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Brown Eyed Soul 브라운 아이드 소울 5 Jungyeop Male Unknown N/A N/A Debuted as a 4-member ballad group. In 2010, Lim Kyoung Tack joined the group. Known for their exceptional vocal talent.
Dynamic Duo 다이나믹듀오 2 Male Amoeba Culture N/A N/A Dynamic Duo is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew.
TVXQ 동방신기
東方神起
2 Yunho Male SM Entertainment Cassiopeia Pearl Red Originally a quintet, now promoting as a duo after three of them filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and formed JYJ under C-Jes Entertainment.
BUZZ 버즈 2 Woo Hyun Male Yejeon Media
A1 Entertainment
Buzz's Happy People Blue Debuted as 5-member group; in 2007, leader Kyung Hoon left to pursue a solo career. The group went on hiatus in 2008 to serve their mandatory service. In 2010, the band made a comeback as a duo with a new line-up consisting of Woo Hyun and new member, Nayul.
Epik High 에픽하이 3 Tablo Male YG Entertainment High Skool Black Epik High is part of "The Movement", a Korean hip-hop crew. Mithra Jin is currently doing his military service. DJ Tukutz finished his military service in 2011. Tablo is now in YG Entertainment, yet no information on Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz current company.
Woollim Entertainment

2004

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Shyne 샤인 2 Female DSP Media N/A N/A 2007 Twin sisters duo
TRAX 트랙스 2 Typhoon Male SM Entertainment Traxian Pearl Cobalt Blue Debuted as a 4-member group. Rose (No Min-woo) left the group in 2006 and became an actor. Attack (Kang Jung Woo) left in 2007 to pursue other interests.
Heart 하트 3 Jung Sorin Female Unknown N/A N/A 2006
V.O.S 브이오에스 2 Male Star Empire Entertainment Soulmate Pearl Burgundy Debuted as a 3-member group. V.O.S is short for "Voice Of Soul". Park Jiheon left the group in 2010.
SG Wannabe SG 워너비 3 Kim Yongjun Male IS Entermedia Group

(2009–present)

Love Room Pearl Gold Originally a 4-member group. In 2008, Chae Dong Ha left the group to pursue a solo career.
Mnet Media (2004–2009)

2005

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
CSJH/The Grace 천상지희
天上智喜
4 Female SM Entertainment Shapley Pearl Pink Originally introduced as the female TVXQ during their early debut period. They went on a hiatus after member Stephanie suffered from back pain. Now promoting as a duo, Dana & Sunday.
SS501 더블에스오공일 5 Kim Hyun Joong Male DSP Media (2005-2010) Triple S Pearl Light Green The 5 members are now pursuing solo activities, but are still united as SS501. Kim Hyun Joong is now under Key East, Heo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong is with B2M Entertainment, while Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Jun are now with CNR Media and S-Plus Entertainment respectively.
Soul Star 소울 스타 3 Lee Chang Geun Male Sidus HQ (2007–present) N/A N/A
YG Entertainment (2005–06)
LPG 엘피지 3 Yoonah Female Chan2 Productions N/A N/A In 2009, the second generation of LPG was formed; trot group
Paran 파란 5 Ryan Male NH Media Blue Ciel Pearl Sapphire Sky Blue 2011 All the members left to pursue their individual activities. AJ became a member of U-KISS and Ace debuted as a solo artist.
Perfume 퍼퓸 3 TiA Female Unknown N/A N/A 2006
Red Sox 레드삭스 5 Chae Young-in Female Unknown N/A N/A 2006
i-13 아이써틴 13 Lee Ji Eun Female Lime Entertainment N/A N/A 2006 The first group in South Korea to have a record number of people; in 2009, Min-jung, Ji-eun and Ga-jin became members of JQT.
Super Junior 슈퍼주니어 12 Leeteuk Male SM Entertainment E.L.F. (Everlasting Friends) Pearl Sapphire Blue --- Debuted as a 12-member group. In 2006, Kyuhyun was added as the 13th member. In 2008, SJ-M was formed with 2 new members Henry and Zhou Mi. In 2009, Han Geng filed a lawsuit against SME to terminate his contract and has since returned to China to pursue a solo career. In 2010, Kangin went to do his military service. In 2011, Heechul also went to do his military service. Member Kibum is currently pursuing his acting career.
Monday Kiz 먼데이 키즈 3 Lee Jinsung Male CAN Entertainment N/A N/A Debuted as a duo. After the death of member Kim Minsoo in 2008, the group went into hiatus. In 2010, Han Seunghui and Lim Hanbyul were added to form a 3-member group. Hanbyul is a former member of boy band, A'st1.
Norazo 노라조 2 Male Winning InSight Entertainment N/A N/A
Gavy NJ 가비 엔제이 2 Female Goodberry Entertainment Happiness N/A R&B group originally having 3 members. In 2011, Heeyoung left the group to pursue a solo career.

2006

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Brown Eyed Girls 브라운 아이드 걸스 4 JeA Female Nega Network
LOEN Entertainment
Everlasting Yellow and Black Originally a 5 member group before debut until Yoari, now a solo artist, was displaced.
SeeYa 씨야 3 Lee Boram Female Core Contents Media SeeYa With You Pearl Light Pink 2011 In 2009, leader Nam Gyuri left the group and was replaced by Lee Sumi; Lee Boram became the leader; Sumi was then withdrawn from SeeYa and became the leader of a 11-member mixed group Co-Ed School. Former leader, Gyuri, rejoined the band to promote SeeYa's final album in 2011.
Typhoon 타이푼 3 Woo Jae Mixed Trifecta Entertainment N/A N/A 2010 In 2008, Solbi left the group and was replaced by Hana who withdrew from the group after 2 months. Lee Kyung replaced Hana in 2009. Typhoon officially disbanded in January 2010.
Big Bang 빅뱅 5 G-Dragon Male YG Entertainment V.I.P. Black and Yellow Hip-hop group. All members have very prominent solo careers.
Battle 배틀 5 Ryu Male Good Entertainment Battle Destiny Pearl Gold Originally a 6-member group chosen by Shinhwa during Shinhwa Battle; Shin Ki-hyun left to pursue an acting career
2NB 투앤비 2 Female 2B Entertainment N/A N/A
Xing 5 Dong Geun Male Xing Entertainment N/A N/A 2009 All original members have left the group. 5 of the former members formed a new boy band, The Boss. Former members Kevin and Kibum became members of U-KISS. Former member Junhyung became a member of Beast. Two other former members, Zin and Sulhu, became members of X-5.

2007

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Code-V 코드브이 5 Sangwoo Male Code M Agency V-intage N/A Debuted under the name of Bless. Taemin left the group in June 2010 and was replaced by Seo Minho.
Five Girls 오소녀 5 Jina Female Good Entertainment N/A N/A 2007 Composed of G.NA, Wonder Girls' Yoo Bin, Spica's Jiwon, Secret's Hyo Sung and After School's UEE. Disbanded because of financial problems.
Black Pearl 블랙펄 4 Nami Female Core Contents Media N/A Pearl Black Member Mika withdrew from the group and Lee Jung Min was added
Baby Vox Re.V 베이비 복스 리브 5 Female DR Music Second Wing Pearl Pink 2009 Remake group of Baby V.O.X; in 2007, Myung Sa Rang withdrew from the group to continue her studies in Singapore; in 2008, Oh Min Jin and Park So Ri was added; in 2009, Yang Eun Ji and An Jin Kyoung left the group; in 2010, An Jin Kyoung debuted as a solo artist
Wonder Girls 원더걸스 5 Sunye Female JYP Entertainment Wonderful Pearl Burgundy HyunA (now a member of 4minute) and Sunmi left the group and Yubin and Hyerim were added. Currently in the process of debuting in the United States.
KARA 카라
カラ
5 Park Gyuri Female DSP Media Kamilia Pearl Peach Debuted as a 4-member group; Kim Sunghee withdrew from the group to focus on her studies and Goo Ha-ra and Kang Jiyoung were added to form a 5-member group
F.T. Island 에프티 아일랜드 5 Choi Jong Hun Male FNC Music Primadonna Yellow Idol band, Oh Won Bin withdrew due to musical differences and Song Seung Hyun was added. Created the Flower Boy Image.
Girls' Generation
(SNSD)
소녀시대
少女時代
10 Kim Bal Joong Female SM Entertainment S♥NE Pastel Rose Known as Korea's resident girl group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 9 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2011. They debuted in the United States at the end of 2011.
T-Max 티맥스 5 Shin Min Chul Male Planet 905 Mighty Max Midnight Blue 2011 Originally debut as a 3-member group with Shin Min Chul, Kim Jun, and Park Yun Hwa. In 2010, Park Yun Hwa left for military service and Park Han Bi and Joo Chan Yang were added into the group.
Sunny Hill 써니힐 5 Jang Hyun Mixed Nega Network /

LOEN Entertainment

HːLLЁR Sunshine Yellow Debuted as a 3-member group, member Kota was added in 2010 for their collaboration with BEG's Narsha. In 2011, Misung was added to form a 5-member group.
Supernova 초신성
超新星
6 Jung Yoon Hak Male Core Contents Media Tinkerbell Pearl Promotes primarily in Japan.
8Eight 에이트 3 Hyun Mixed Big Hit Entertainment Sweet Voice N/A Lee Hyun occasionally collaborates with 2AM's Changmin in the group "Homme".

2008

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Davichi 다비치 2 Lee Haeri Female Core Contents Media Girls High N/A Known for their excellent vocal talent and frequently collaborates with many other artists.
SHINee 샤이니 5 Onew Male SM Entertainment Shawol (SHINee World) Pearl Aqua Known to have created the "SHINee Trend"
2AM 투에이엠 4 Jo Kwon Male JYP Entertainment
Big Hit Entertainment
I AM Metallic Gray Ballad group, originally part of "One Day" with 2PM until they formed two separate groups. Member Changmin also collaborates with 8Eight's Lee Hyun in the group "Homme".
2PM 투피엠 6 Male JYP Entertainment Hottest Metallic Gray In early 2010, leader Jay Park withdrew from the group. They were originally a part of "One Day" with 2AM until they formed two separate groups.
A'st1 에이스타일 6 Park Jung Jin Male DSP Media Eunice Pearl Purple 2009
Mighty Mouth 마이티 마우스 2 Sang Chu Male 101 Entertainment N/A N/A Their albums feature many other singers.
DNT 디엔티 4 Moon Jun Yong Male Orange Entertainment DAY Chocolate In 2009, Chiho left for military duties and was replaced by Dongwook. In 2010, Taegu left for military duties and was replaced by Karin and Min. Min withdrew after a month and was replaced by Jungjo. In 2011, Dongwook and Karin left for military duties and Chiho returned to the group.
U-KISS 유키스 7 Soohyun Male NH Media Kiss Me Pearl Pink Debuted as a 6-member group. In 2009, Ki Seop was added. In 2011, Ki Bum and Alexander left the group because their contracts were canceled and AJ and Hoon were added.
SMASH 스매시 5 Hyunjun Male TN Entertainment smaSHE N/A Promotes primarily in Japan. In 2010, Cheonwoo left the group.
Untouchable 언터쳐블 2 Male TS Entertainment N/A N/A The group released their first single on August 24, 2006, but made their official debut on October 10, 2008 with their hit single "It's Okay" ft. Hwayobi.

2009

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Supreme Team 슈프림팀 2 Simon D Male Amoeba Culture N/A N/A They are known as the second Dynamic Duo.
Brand New Day 브랜뉴데이 3 Female Castle J Enterprise N/A N/A
HAM 3 Female Leeyeon Entertainment N/A N/A Originally a 4 member group. Now promoting as a trio after leader Miyu left the group.
Lady Collection 레이디컬렉션 3 Female Unknown N/A N/A
B2Y 비투와이 4 Han Yeon Mixed 2B Entertainment N/A N/A 2011 The original band was formed by two girls and two boys. In late 2010, the original members left the band due to legal and/or personal reasons.
After School 애프터 스쿨 8 Kahi Female Pledis Entertainment Playgirlz / Playboyz Yellow Debuted as a 5 member group. Uee was added in April 2009. Later Soyoung dropped out in October and Raina and Nana joined. Lizzy was added to the group in March 2010. E-Young joined the group in December 2010. In July 2011, Bekah graduated from After School to pursue her dreams of becoming a designer.
Jumper 점퍼 5 Park Dongmin Male T.O.P Media N/A N/A Debuted as a duo; 3 members to be added to form a 5-member group
10cm 십센치 2 Male Unknown N/A N/A Acoustic duo
2NE1 투애니원 4 CL Female YG Entertainment Blackjack Hot Pink Sandara Park was originally a singer/actor in the Philippines, CL and Park Bom collaborated with numerous YG artists before debuting with 2NE1, and Minzy is the granddaughter of a legendary Korean folk dancer. Officially debuted in a collaboration with Big Bang.
4minute 포미닛 5 Nam Ji Hyun Female Cube Entertainment 4Nia Pearl Violet Member HyunA was originally a member of the Wonder Girls but left due to health reasons.
T-ara 티아라 7 Soyeon Female Core Contents Media Sweet Treasure (Japanese) Pearl Ivory Originally a 5 member group, Ji-ae and Jiwon withdrew before debut and Boram, Qri, and Soyeon were added. In 2010, Hwayoung joined the group. The group is constantly changing leaders in order for each member to have a sense of responsibility within the group. Main Vocalist Soyeon is the newest leader.
f(x) 에프엑스 6 Victoria Song Female SM Entertainment aff(x)tion (Unofficial) Pearl Light Periwinkle Member Krystal is the younger sister Jessica, member of Girls' Generation And [[F(x). Member Sulli was a child actress.
MBLAQ 엠블랙 5 Seungho Male J.Tune Camp A+ Pearl Chocolate Created by Korean entertainer Rain. Kim Sangbae left before debut due to health issues and was replaced by Thunder.
CNBLUE 씨엔블루 4 Jung Yong Hwa Male FNC Music Boice Blue Korean indie band. Their debut album placed no. 1 on Music Charts. Started as a rookie band in Japan. Kwon Kwangjin left the group in 2009 and Lee Jungshin was added. Leader Yonghwa is also noted for his roles in You're Beautiful and Heartstrings
Beast/B2ST 비스트 6 Doo Joon Male Cube Entertainment B2UTY (Beauty) Dark Gray Hyunseung was originally supposed to debut in Big Bang. Junhyung was formerly known as "Poppin' Dragon" in Xing. Kikwang was formerly a solo artist called "AJ". Doo Joon trained with the group that split up into 2AM and 2PM. Yoseob and Dongwoon were also originally JYP trainees.
JQT 제이큐티 4 Min Jung Female GP Entertainment N/A N/A 2012 Some members were former members of disbanded group I-13. On September 2011, Min Sun withdrew from the group and was replaced by Jin Kyung. In 2012, the group disbanded, with Jieun, Minjung, and Gajin becoming members of S The One.
Secret 시크릿 4 Hyosung Female TS Entertainment SECRETTIME White Hyosung was a member of Five Girls before joining Secret.[8] Sunhwa was a finalist on a talent show called "Superstar Survival" aired on SBS with 2PM's Taecyeon, Lee Junho and Chansung.[9] Jieun was former JYP trainee and she had a solo career prior to joining Secret, singing in various OST's and releasing her debut single "Yesterday" in December 2009.[10] And Zinger attended the same dance school with 2NE1's CL and Wonder Girl's Sunye.[11]
Rainbow 레인보우 7 Kim Jaekyung Female DSP Media Rain-nous N/A Lee Joo Bin, Min Ji Hye & Jang Ji Soo left before debut. Woori and Hyunyoung are former SME trainees. Jaekyung is a former JYPE trainee.
Jewelry S 쥬얼리 S 2 Female Star Empire Entertainment Jewelry Box Pearl Blue First created with Baby J and Eunjung. 2011 iteration features Semi and Yewon.
December 디셈버 2 Male CS Happy N/A N/A Ballad duo
SHU-I 슈아이 5 In Seok Male Yejeon Media
Rhythm Republic
Was-i Purple Group name stands for "So Hot Union for Idols". Since 2010, they are now focusing mainly on promotions in Japan under the record label, Rhythm Republic.

2010s

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2010

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Bebe Mignon 베베 미뇽 3 Hae-Geum Female Happy Face Entertainment N/A N/A Ballad group.
Girl2School 걸2스쿨 6 Female LP Entertainment N/A N/A Rotating rookie girl group. Originally a 14 member group.
20star 20스타 20 A-Run Male TGN Entertainment N/A N/A 2010 20-member boy band, never debuted.
Vanilla Lucy 바닐라루시 3 Female HM Entertainment N/A N/A Instrumental girl group; member Bae Da Hae left the group in 2010
Girl Story 걸스토리 4 Female Ants Star Company N/A N/A The youngest girl group to debut in 2010.
GP Basic 지피 베이직 6 Leah Female GP Entertainment Basically Purple The 2nd youngest girl group to debut. In 2011, Hannah left the group and Mui was added.
Chocolate 초콜릿 5 Bom Female H Line Entertainment N/A N/A 2010 Disbanded not long after debut due to a scandal that broke out about H-Line.
Orange Caramel 오렌지 카라멜 3 Raina Female Pledis Entertainment N/A N/A Composed of the third generation members of After School, Raina, Nana and Lizzy.
TOUCH 터치 5 Hanjun Male YYJ Entertainment N/A N/A "The Original Undeniable Charismatic Homme" Debuted as a 7-member group. Dabin departed from the group shortly after debut. Minseok left the group in 2011.
VNT 브이엔티 2 Tina Female Media Line N/A N/A 2011 Debuted as a 3-member group. All members were born in the year 1992, hence their group name VNT: Voice of Ninety Two; member Lil J withdrew from the group in 2011; recent news has hinted that VNT disbanded following Lil J's departure.
One Way 원웨이 3 Chance Male Yejeon Media One Love N/A Hip-hop trio; leader Chance was a member of American band Xtacy Xport. Member Peter previously debuted as a solo artist under a different label in 2008. He was also an undefeated Australian five-time dance champion between 1997 and 2001. Maknae Young Sky was a rapper in the underground hip-hop duo 37 Degrees.
F1rst 퍼스트 7 Sul-hee Mixed K-Yen Media N/A N/A Originally an 8-member group made up of four girls and four boys, but in 2011, HayJ, Lina, and Ray left the group and Minkyung and Doa were added. Some are former models.
Co-Ed School 남녀공학
男女共學
12 Kanghaeng Mixed GM Contents Media Classmates N/A Soomi left SeeYa to join Co-Ed School. Chanmi was a trainee for the group that became Girls' Generation. Seo Eun Gyo (former JYP trainee) joined in late 2010 but first debuted in sub-unit group, 5dolls. In 2011, Shin Jong Kook (finalist on Superstar K3) was added and Kangho withdrew from the group to focus on an acting career. In 2012, Soomi left the group to pursue a solo career and Nayeon and Saejoon were added.
Dalmatian 달마시안 6 Inati Male IS Entermedia Group Dalmate N/A Simon left before the group's original debut. DayDay used to be a rap teacher for JYP Ent. and trained artists such as 2PM, Wonder Girls, SISTAR and Secret. Dari enlisted in the military on the April 25, 2011.
Nine Muses 나인뮤지스 8 Sera Female Star Empire Entertainment N/A N/A Model-Idols. Shortly after debut, Jaekyung withdrew from the group and Hyuna was added. In mid-2011, Rana and Bini withdrew from the group to focus on an acting career. In November 2011, Kyungri joined the group.
miss A 미쓰에이 4 Female JYP Entertainment
AQ Entertainment
Say A N/A Four member Korean and Chinese group. Miss A Suzy cast as Go Hyemi in Dream high
Girl's Day 걸스데이 5 Sojin Female Dream Tea Entertainment Dai5y (Daisy) N/A Shortly after debut, Jisun and Ji-in withdrew from the group and Yura and Hyeri were added.
LED Apple 레드애플 6 Youngjun Male Startory Entertainment LEDA N/A Debuted as a 5-member group. ChiHoon left the group before debut due to differences in music styles. I-OH left the group due to illness. Seunghyun and Minyong left the group after debut promotions and Kyumin, Jaehoon, and Hyosuk were added. In November 2011, Jaehoon left the group and KeonU and Hanbyul were added.
Teen Top 틴탑 6 C.A.P Male T.O.P Media Angel Pearl Light Lavender Created by Andy Lee of Shinhwa.
INFINITE 인피니트 7 Sungkyu Male Woollim Entertainment Inspirit Pearl Metal Gold Sungkyu, Woohyun, L, and Sungjong were featured in Epik High's "Run" music video. Known for their impeccable synchronization while dancing. They are also known as "trend idols."
Young Gun 영건 3 Male 굿펠라즈 N/A N/A Ballad Trio.
SISTAR 씨스타 4 Hyorin Female Starship Entertainment STAR1 Fuschia Soyu was a candidate member for 4minute and Hyorin is a former JYP trainee.
F.Cuz 포커즈 5 Jin On Male CAN Entertainment Runway N/A Originally a 4-member group. Main vocalist LeeU withdrew from the group in May 2011. In December 2011, Raehyun and Daegun were added. Their name is pronounced "Focus".
ZE:A 제국의아이들 9 Moon Jun Young Male Star Empire Entertainment ZE:A'S (ZE:A Style) Pearl Gold Their name means "Children of Empire".
JYJ 3 Male C-JeS Entertainment N/A N/A Formed by the three members of TVXQ who left the group due to a contract disagreement with their former company.
The Boss 대국남아
大国男児
5 Mika Male Open World Entertainment Master Pearl Terracotta Their name stands for 'Boys Of Super Space'. All members were former members of the group Xing. Promotes primarily in Japan.
Electro Boyz 일렉트로 보이즈 3 Maboos Male Brave Entertainment N/A N/A Hip-hop group. Debuted as a duo. In 2011, Chakhun was added to form a 3-member group.
Soul Harmony 소울 하모니 2 Mixed Unknown N/A N/A Member Gayeon suffers of a sleeping disorder that every time she sits down, she falls asleep. She also formed part of R&B duo Club Soul
Rubber Duckie 러버더키 3 Baemi Female Unknown N/A N/A
Homme 옴므 2 Male JYP Entertainment
Big Hit Entertainment
N/A N/A Collaboration group between 8eight's Hyun and 2AM's Changmin
FREE STAR 프리 스타 4 CEO Female Fly Music Entertainment N/A N/A 2011 Hip-hop girl group established in 2010. Disbanded in 2011 due to all four members leaving the company.
S.M. The Ballad 4 Male SM Entertainment N/A N/A Composed of TRAX's Jay, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, SHINee's Jonghyun and rookie singer Jino. They are described as their label's Vocal Unit Group.
GD & TOP 2 Male YG Entertainment N/A N/A Big Bang's duo unit composed of leader/rapper G-Dragon and rapper T.O.P. The sub-unit was created in preparation to Big Bang's 4th EP.

2011

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Dal Shabet 달샤벳 6 Viki Female Happy Face Entertainment Darling N/A Produced by E-Tribe. Viki was originally going to debut with Nine Muses.
Piggy Dolls 피기돌스 3 Minsun Female Winning InSight Entertainment N/A N/A Known for their significantly large size during debut, but lost a lot of weight afterwards.
5dolls 파이브돌스 5 Chanmi Female GM Contents Media N/A N/A They are the female sub-group of Co-Ed School. In 2012, Soomi left the group and was replaced by Nayeon.
BBAN 비비안 3 Han Ok Female Victory J Entertainment N/A N/A
Clover 클로버 3 Tyfoon Mixed GYM Entertainment N/A N/A Composed of Eun Ji Won, Gilme, and Tyfoon.
LA.G 라지 5 Female InterVidi Entertainment N/A N/A Classical girl group
HARASORA 하라소라 2 Female South Park Pictures N/A N/A
Coin Jackson 코인 잭슨 6 Mari Female PPP Entertainment N/A N/A 2011 A six member hip hop A cappella group. It has been reported that after their first release that the members have gone their separate ways and one member even debuted solo later the same year.
G.IAM 지아이엠 5 A-TOM Male Red Apple Entertainment N/A N/A Debuted under Gepetto Theater Entertainment originally.
Bella 벨라 3 Lucy Female Apple Entertainment N/A N/A
CHI CHI 치치 5 Sui Female Yedang Entertainment Shy Girl N/A Originally a 7-member group. In November 2011 Nara, Peach, and Ji-U withdrew from the group and Shine was added. Their name is an acronym for "Creative Electronic House Idols".
INY 아이니 3 Female Unknown N/A N/A
Leader'S 리더스 24 Cindy Female TGN Entertainment N/A N/A Debuted as a 7-member sub-unit group under the name LeaderS. Consists of 3 groups of 8, having a total of 24 members.
A-Peace 에이피스 21 Dongho Male Golden Goose Entertainment N/A N/A Largest boy band to debut in 2011. Originally was going to be named, Double B/21. Composed of three teams.
RaNia 라니아 7 Saem Female Yedang Entertainment RANIAN N/A Has members from Korea, Japan, China, and Thailand; pre-debut nickname was 'the 3rd Baby VOX'. Formerly produced by Teddy Riley.
Brave Girls 브레이브 걸스 5 Eun Young Female Brave Entertainment FEARLESS N/A Produced by famous South Korean producer Brave Brothers.
Block B 블락비 7 Zico Male Brand New Stardom Entertainment BBC (Block B Club) Purple Zico is a former SM trainee and was originally supposed to debut with SHINee. Jaehyo trained with Beast and B-Bomb trained with Infinite. They have written over 120 songs by themselves before their debut
A Pink 에이핑크 7 Chorong Female A Cube Entertainment Pink Panda Pink Naeun was featured in Beast's "Breath" and "Beautiful" music videos. Chorong was featured in Beast's "Shock" music video.
X-5 엑스파이브 5 Ghun Male Open World Entertainment N/A N/A Known as "Tall-dols" which means Tall Idols or "Model-dols" despite their height. Their average height is 187 cm. Ghun and Haewon are former members of trot group, 3 Chongsa. Zin and Sulhu are former members of XING.
B1A4 비원에이포 5 Jinyoung Male WM Entertainment BANA N/A Nicknamed "Country-dols" because all their members are from the South Korean countryside.
EI YO 에이요 3 Female HWIAD Entertainment N/A N/A 2011 Member Kim Seulmi joined 101 Doors after the group's disband and will now debut under her new agency's group BT-SWING.
SpinEL 스피넬 2 Spin Female JOIN.S Entertainment N/A N/A Acoustic Guitarist Girl Duo
SISTAR19 씨스타19 2 Hyorin Female Starship Entertainment STAR1 Fuschia Sistar's sub-unit. Composed of Hyorin and Bora.
Blady 블레이디 4 Da Rae Female SY6 Entertainment Hi Ade N/A
Boyfriend 보이프렌드 6 Donghyun Male Starship Entertainment Best Friend N/A Has identical twins, the twins are former trainees of JYP Entertainment. Their debut single 'Boyfriend' starred Bora from Sistar.
Swincle 스윙클 5 Jisoo Female Kant Entertainment N/A N/A Jisoo was a former trainee of DSP Entertainment and was going to debut with Rainbow
N-Train 엔트레인 5 Jungkyun Male MediaLine Entertainment N/A N/A Leader Jungkyun was former member of group, TACHYON, disbanded in 2008. Rapper Seunghyun was former member of group name Monster, debuted in 2007. Other 3 members were backup dancers for female group, VNT.
Carcaro Girl 카카오걸 6 Female Unknown N/A N/A
BGH to 비지에이치투 3 Female Unknown N/A N/A First single features T-ara's Ham Eun-jeong.
Eye To Eye 아이투아이 3 Female Unknown N/A N/A
F.I.X 픽스 5 Sangwoo Male Groove Entertainment N/A N/A Revealed through drama 'Big Heat' back in June. Member Oh Song released a solo single and was a previous member of Sponge Band; member Jungwook was a former member of Vanhaja, and is also the cousin of Super Junior member Ryeowook. Although an OST has been released, they are going to debut in 2012 formally.
M&D 2 Heechul Male SM Entertainment N/A N/A 2011 SM's project group composed of Super Junior's Heechul and TRAX's Jungmo. Heechul announced M&D's disbandment on July 2011.
B.o.M 비오엠 4 Sechang Male Y2Y Contents N/A N/A Sechang was a child actor. Raewon released two digital singles in 2010 and is known for having served in the army at the Blue House under the presidencies of the late Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak. Yua had an acting experience in KBS's "Dream High". Tagoon formerly trained with Block B. In November 2011, Raewon left the group for personal reasons and Jisoo was added.
HITT 히트 6 Hayong Male Sony Music N/A N/A Has received praise from pianist Yiruma and vocal group 4Men.
AS BLUE 애프터 스쿨 블루 4 Jooyeon Female Pledis Entertainment Play Girlz Yellow After School's project group composed of members Jooyeon, Raina, Lizzy and E-young.
AS RED 애프터 스쿨 레드 4 Kahi Female Pledis Entertainment Play Girlz Yellow After School's project group composed of members Kahi, Jung Ah, UEE and Nana.
TWI-Light 트와일라잇 7 Siwan Male TGN Entertainment N/A N/A Stands for 'Trend World Idol-Light'.They have named their group 'TWI-Light' with the hopes that they will set an international trend. Some of the members were a part of 20-member boy band, 20star. Sangmin, Siwoo, and Zeno were replaced by Tien,Taesung and Black in 2012.
Elizabeth 엘리자베스 2 S-Cat Female South Park Pictures N/A N/A "Korea's Lady Gaga"
Super 8 Bit 슈퍼에이트빗 3 Female Evans Music N/A N/A Punk rock trio. Previously toured Japan under the name "Shorty Cat".
Chocolat 쇼콜라 5 Min Soa Female Paramount Music Chocolatier N/A Some of the members are of mixed ethnicities.
Swing Girls 스윙걸즈 5 Seon In Female Unknown N/A N/A "D-Cup girl group"
Stellar 스텔라 4 Female Top Class Entertainment N/A N/A Produced by Eric Mun of Shinhwa. Member Ga Young is also an actress. First single "Rocket Girl" features Shinhwa's Eric Mun. In 2012 Yiseul and Joa left the group and resumed activities as ballad duo Honeydew. Hyoeun and Minhee were added.
BB.Boys 비비보이즈 3 Taehee Male CJ E&M N/A N/A Debut track "We Will Be Okay" features Cube Entertainment singer G.NA.
Sweet Revenge 스윗 리벤지 4 Soyoung Female Unknown N/A N/A Female rock band from Hongdae, Seoul. Is nicknamed the "SNSD of Hongdae" due to Soyoung's resemblance to Girls' Generation leader kimbal.
April Kiss 에이프릴키스 6 Soomin Female Andy Bros. N/A N/A
N:SONIC 엔소닉 5 J.Heart Male LOEN Entertainment N/A N/A
M.Peror 엠퍼러 6 Kangon Male Fly Music Entertainment Kingdom N/A
C-Real 씨리얼 5 Chemi Female NAP Entertainment N/A N/A Member Re Dee previously appeared on MBC's "Birth of a Great Star". Their music video for their debut single "NO NO NO NO NO" starred Thunder from MBLAQ as the male lead.
M.I.B 엠아이비 4 5Zic Male Jungle Entertainment Busterz N/A Said to debut with the most expensive debut album to date of USD $1.7Million. Released a "spin-off" promotion to their debut.
BoyZ 보이즈 5 Male VIP Entertainment N/A N/A Originally named VIP.
MYNAME 마이네임 5 Gunwoo Male H2 Media NAMETAGS N/A 5-member boy band created by Fly To The Sky member Hwanhee. Seyong appeared in the KBS drama "I Believe in Love/My Love, My Family" and was also a former JYP Entertainment trainee, while Insoo was a former Superstar K2 contestant. Seyong & Insoo were also Hwanhee's backup dancers. Insoo was the choreographer for the title song, "Message."
WE 4 Macho Mixed CJ E&M Music N/A N/A R&B and hip-hop Group created by DJ D.O.C. member, Kim Chan Ryul. Lead Vocalist, Kang Han, was a former member of boy band, Black Beat from SM Entertainment. Mandu help choreographed for Wheesung, Se7en, Taeyang, SS501 and SHINee.
Clinah 클리나 4 Han Yuna Female Dino Entertainment N/A N/A Female rock band.
Double A / AA 더블에이 5 Woosang Male Wellmade STAR M W N/A Debut track, "Because I'm Crazy" was composed by member Aoora and choreographed by Woosang. Aoora was previously a solo artist, known as Gn.E
TAKEN 테이큰 6 Seongwon Male Again45 Entertainment N/A N/A Self-managed and self-promoted; it is noted also that the group came up with the concept and sound for their debut single 'Young Boy'.
Woman Power 우먼파워 3 Suki Female Nextar Entertainment N/A N/A A project group composed of three members who were solo artists. Kim Greem and Lee Boram were both finalists on Superstar K2.
AXIZ 엑시즈 5 Junhyung Mixed Universal Music N/A N/A Rock band composed of 4 males and 1 female
New F.O. 뉴에프오 5 JN Female EnterArts Global N/A N/A Stands for New Female Order. Group created by 6theory and EnterArts Global. Member Dana is the sister of Mino from BoM. JN (Jisun) is a former member of Girl's Day.
Phantom 팬텀 3 Kiggen Male Brand New Music N/A N/A Hip-hop trio
Bang & Zelo 방용국 & 젤로 2 Male TS Entertainment Warrior Bunnies N/A A sub-unit group of B.A.P consisting of Bang Yong Guk and Zelo.
M.E.N 엠이엔 5 Male Unknown N/A N/A 5-member boy band who debuted exclusively in Japan. Composed of former members of Battle, Typhoon, and A'st1, as well as actor Im Youngpil of Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and Yoon Gwangsun.

2012

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Name Number of members Leader Gender Entertainment Agency Trivia Disbanded Notes
English Hangul Fanclub name Official color
Cinta Band
(CBD)
소녀시대
少女時代
26 Kim Bal Joong & Im Yoon Ah Mixed SM Entertainment All K-Pop Known as Korea's resident mixed group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 1 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the United States at the end of 2023.
The Girls Treasure Hunter
(TGTH)
소녀시대
少女時代
4 Gong Hyo Jin Female SM Entertainment The Greatest Love Known as Korea's resident girl group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 9 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the Seoul at the end of 2023.
South Korean Band
(SKB)
소녀시대
少女時代
100 More Park Min Young Female SM Entertainment All K-Pop Known as Korea's resident girl group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 9 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the All Nationality at the end of 2023.
South Korean Band 2
(SKB2)
소녀시대
少女時代
100 More Park Ji Yeon Female SM Entertainment All Drama Known as Korea's resident boy group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 1 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the All Nationality at the end of 2023.
South Korean Band 3
(SKB3)
소녀시대
少女時代
100 More Kang So Ra & IU Mixed SM Entertainment All K-Pop & Drama Known as Korea's resident mixed group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 1 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the All Nationality at the end of 2023.
Girls' Generation TTS
(SNSD TTS)
소녀시대TTS
少女時代TTS
3 Taeyeon Female SM Entertainment S♥NE TTS Pastel Rose 2 Known as Korea's resident girl group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 9 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the United States at the end of 2023.
Man Of Honor
(MOF)
명예의사나이
少女時代
100 More Pariz Salman Danurekso Mixed SM Entertainment Sopes Ciendog & Calingcing Known as Korea's resident Mixed group. They are the first group that broke record sales and won 9 consecutive wins on one song. The group became the face of Korean tourism in 2012. They debuted in the United States at the end of 3011.
South Korean Band 2 LLI
(SKB2 LLI)
명예의사나이
少女時代
3 Iqbal Male SM Entertainment Almanik All Star Known This South Korean Band 2 LLI Tour To All Nationality The band was formed in 2012 and Disbanded Years 100000000000000000 Concert In the village they Calingcing Indonesia Korean Drama and They Make That name is You Are My Destiny 3
NU'EST 뉴이스트 5 JR Male Pledis Entertainment N/A N/A The first boy group of Pledis entertainment. Their name stands for NU(new), Establish, Style and Tempo.
EXO 엑소 12 Suho (K)

Kris (M)

Male SM Entertainment EXOTIC (Unofficial) N/A SM's newest boy band, with Korean and Chinese members. The group will be promoting in two units at the same time - EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Mandarin). Twenty-three teaser videos were released by SM Entertainment introducing all the members.
Rainbow Pixie 레인보우 픽시 3 Seungah Female DSP Media Rain-nous N/A Comprised of three members from Rainbow: SeungAh, Jisook and Hyunyoung
B.A.P 비에이피 6 Yong Guk Male TS Entertainment BABY Green Bang Yong Guk first appeared as a featured rapper on the song "Going Crazy" by labelmate Song Jieun. Bang Yong Guk & Zelo were in a subunit called Bang & Zelo and released their debut single "Never Give Up". Himchan is a ulzzang multi-instrumentalist who was an MC on MTV's The Show. The other 3 members (DaeHyun, Jong Up, and YoungJae) were revealed on their 1st variety show, "Ta-dah! It's B.A.P." aired on SBS MTV.
Six Bomb 식스밤 6 Hyejin Female Jang Entertainment N/A N/A Member Subin is known as SNSD's Yoona's best friend since elementary school. Rapper Dok2's older brother Mr. Gordo was in charge of creating the girls' debut track, "Chiki Chiki Bomb".
CHAOS 카오스 5 Taeyang Male Winning InSight Entertainment ChaoNyx N/A Debuting under the same company as Norazo and Piggy Dolls; debuting simultaneously in both Korea and Japan. Eldest Taeyang was forced to add his last name into his name due to fan complaints of Big Bang's Taeyang.
Spica 스피카 5 Kim Boa Female B2M Entertainment N/A N/A Jiwon is a former member of Five Girls and T-ara and is also an actress and model. Narae was one of the Top 10 contestants in the first season of Superstar K. Joohyun was featured in Heo Young Saeng's solo single, "Let It Go". Kim Boa was Infinite's vocal trainer. Bohyung is a former YG trainee. They released their first mini-album "Russian Roulette" after digital single "Potentially" (featuring labelmate Lee Hyori in it's music video).
EXID 이엑스아이디 6 Yuji Female AB Entertainment N/A N/A Produced by Shinsadong Tiger
Lay.T 레이티 5 Nara Female Baeksang Entertainment N/A N/A The group introduces a new style, the "tisco", the junction of trot and disco.
SPEED 스피드 7 Taewoon Male GM Contents N/A N/A The male sub-unit of Co-Ed School. In February 2012, Saejoon was added.
Ne.P 네피 4 Female Unknown N/A N/A
Cutie-L 큐티엘 6 Female Unknown N/A N/A Composed of child actresses.
4Heaven 포헤븐 4 Male Unknown N/A N/A Ballad group
Invadas 인베이다스 2 Male Unknown N/A N/A Rap duo
Prizmoliq 프리즈몰릭 2 Male Grand Pics Entertainment N/A N/A
Venus 7 Female Pledis Entertainment N/A N/A Pledis' upcoming girl group in collaboration with Fantagio. Consisting of four members from Fantagio and three from Pledis, the group will debut April 2012 produced by a famous composer to be revealed. Fantagio will be promoting the girls acting duties while Pledis deals with their variety duties[12]
Tempest 5 Male Pledis Entertainment N/A N/A The remainder of the Pledis Boys. They will debut in the second half of 2012.
DSP Girls' 5 Female DSP Media N/A N/A Temporarily nicknamed 'DSP Girls'. The group is comprised of Haein, Shiyoon, Chaekyung, Somin and Jae Eun. Will debut in Korea and Japan in July.
DSP Boys 7 Male DSP Media N/A N/A Temporarily nicknamed 'DSP Boys' or 'SS502'. The group is comprised of HyeongKon, JaeHyung, YunYoung, HyoJun, SeungYup, SeungJin and SungMin. Will debut in Korea and Japan in July.
BT-SWING 비티스윙 4 Xing Na Female 101 Doors N/A N/A Member Kim Seul Mi was a member of the former girl group EI YO under Hwiad Entertainment. Member Siwoo, who is also a member of their labelmate group B2LADY, left the group with Kim Seulmi's addition to the group. BT-SWING will make their debut in March with the single "Rescue 101" with the same titled track and its English Version "Make It Work".
Pandora 판도라 5 Kaerin Female Unknown N/A N/A Debut single "Open Pandora's Box" was released in March.
S the ONE 에스더원 5 Ji Eun Female EC Ebenezer N/A N/A Contains three members from disbanded girl group JQT. Their debut single will be released in March of 2012. Composed by Ji Eun, Min Jung, Ga Jin, Da Young and Yun Joo.
J&J 2 Male JYP Entertainment N/A N/A Comprised of JB and Jr. Both of them acted in the drama Dream High 2.
E-7 이세븐 6 Male Excellent Entertainment N/A N/A Member Nam Gung left the group before debut.
BTOB 비투비 7 Eunkwang Male Cube DC N/A N/A Cube's newest boy band. Their name stands for "Born To Beat". Their debut music video "Insane" starred A Pink's leader, Chorong.
2BiC 투빅 2 Male Nextar Entertainment N/A N/A
ESQ 이에스큐 5 K9 Male Avance Entertainment N/A N/A Originally scheduled for debut in September 2011, this 5-member multinational group has yet to debut. Leader K9 almost became a SM trainee; Kyungmin almost trained with JYP; Kyle auditioned for Cube and was previously a model in Japan.
Pamela 파멜라 5 Female Kkun Entertainment N/A N/A 5 member girl group composed of Yeon Jin, Sung Hyun, Yeo Wook, Soo Yeon and Hye Ji. Their song "미워도 아파도" (Although It's Hateful and Painful) was released on March 15 in their 1st single "PAMELA".

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