As the year is nearly ending, let us look back at the Best Kpop Bands of 2022. From the world’s biggest bands like BTS and BLACKPINK to emerging girl groups like aespa and NewJeans, we have it all covered. It has been a fun and emotional year for K-pop music enthusiasts as many veteran groups have also released music after years, tapping into nostalgia.
The K-pop groups listed below have released amazing music and are responsible for putting the industry on the global map. Without further ado, let us dive right into it!
Best Kpop Bands of 2022
BTS
BTS is currently known as the biggest boy band in the world. They have surpassed previous bands like One Direction, Backstreet boys etc., to emerge as the most successful band. They are often compared to the British band The Beatles for breaking and making several new records. The band released a new album in 2022, and their song went viral on all social media platforms.
Although the group has recently announced a hiatus due to the mandatory enlistment of the oldest member, Jin serving in the South Korean military, the other members will release their solo music. The group will most likely unite as a whole again in 2025.
BLACKPINK
The biggest girl group on the planet, BLACKPINK, recently made a comeback after 2 long years of hiatus. The K-pop band took the whole world by storm with their new songs Pink Venom and Shut Down, from their latest studio album Born Pink. Many celebrities, including Taylor Swift, were seen making Tiktok videos on the song. Breaking several records, the four girls proved their influence on the industry.
BIGBANG
Veteran K-pop group BIGBANG returns with a bang! After months of making their fans wait for several years, the group returned with a tear-jerking single called Still Life. Within 24 hours of its release, it became an instant chart-topper in South Korea, which only proves the boy band’s legacy and the impact they have on the general public.
NewJeans
New girl group NewJeans made their debut in 2022 under Hybe Entertainment and took the world by storm with their fresh and pleasing songs. Those five talented young girls became the instant talk of the town, and several of their songs, like Attention, and Hype Boy, also became viral.
aespa
Debuted in 202 with the viral song Next Level, aespa gave the fans yet another memorable track called Girls. The most intriguing aspect of the girl group is the intricate artificial intelligence concept and the continuing plotline, which become progressively interesting with each music video.
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NCT Dream
NCT Dream is a subunit of the mega group NCT, which consists of 7 members. The boy group has been active since May 2020 with the release of a viral song called Hot Sauce. They have become unstoppable ever since and released a new album, Glitch Mode, in 2022. They also had the opportunity to cover the iconic song Candy by H.O.T.
IVE
IVE became one of the most popular girl groups of 2021 with their release of Love Dive, which became an instant hit. The chart-topping single became viral on every social media platform. In 2022 as well they continued to increase their popularity with their recent single After Like, which again gained immense love from the fans.
LE SSERAFIM
Antifragile by LE SSERAFIM has become one of the most viral songs of 2022. The group continues to gain recognition and popularity through their amazing music and difficult past. A documentary about the debut group has been released, which gave us a closer look at their struggles and connected with many fans and non-fans alike.
Tomorrow x Together
TXT has to be one of the most popular fourth-generation boy groups. The main attraction towards them is their daring sense of style and different approach to music which completely changed the trajectory of the K-pop industry. They continue to grow popular, and their recent track Good Boy Gone Bad, also gained much attention.
ITZY
ITZY is currently one of the most promising groups in K-pop and is expected to capture a larger audience and pave new ways for themselves and fellow groups. They are not just popular for their music but also for their alluring stage presence. Sneakers, the lead single from their latest album, became an instant success.
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