K-Pop was still in its growing up stage during the early to mid 2000's. But during this time, as the popular girl-groups Fin.K.L and S.E.S disbanded, two female super-stars rose to the top — leaving a legacy for all of us to witness.

Kwon Boa 

BoA started her legacy at the age of 11, when she joined SM Entertainment, officially debuting at the age of 13 as a solo artist. While she was successful in Korea, her success was also found globally, becoming one of the first few Korean artists to become successful outside the motherland. With experience on her side, she may still be considered one of the most talented artists in the industry.

BoA - No. 1 (2002)

BoA - Milky Way (2003)

BoA - My Name (2004)

BoA - Only One (2012)

Lee Hyori

Hyori's history with K-Pop begins all the way back to 1998, when she debuted with the popular girl group, Fin.K.L. After her days with Fin.K.L, she began her solo-career with a blast, breaking charts with her lead single "10 Minutes." As one of the earliest pioneers of K-Pop, she is recognized and respected as an entertainer and an artist.

Lee Hyori - 10 Minutes (2003)

Lee Hyori - Straight Up (2006)

Lee Hyori - U Go Girl (2008)

Lee Hyori - Bad Girls (2013)

You can't argue that both of these iconic females helped pave the way for K-Pop to its current day. And with respect to both artists, it would be unfair to compare the technical abilities of these veterans. So without skill and talent into consideration, whose style of music appealed to you more?

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