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Netizens talk about how the 4th generation idol groups are leveling up

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Thursday, May 20, 2021

Every year tens and dozens of idols debut, but only a few make their way to the top as they are recognized by the public. These idol groups are divided into generations beginning with the first generation idol groups that started the K-pop industry.

Since then, there have been many idol groups that have appeared in the K-pop industry and now are in the fourth generation of idols. One netizen created a list of fourth-generation idols who are starting to level up and solidifying their place in the global K-Pop world.

So here is the list of fourth-generation idol groups that are starting to be recognized by many.


The Boyz


Stray Kids

ATEEZ

TREASURE

AB6IX

ONEUS

CIX

TXT

ENHYPEN

ITZY

aespa

STAYC

LOONA

LIGHTSUM

Netizens joined in to discuss the fourth generation idol groups that were leveling up as they commented in the online community saying, "I think they are really leveling up," "I guess the generation is changing," "I'm not too sure but I think the 3.5 generations are still in talk," "In my opinion, I don't think there aren't any idol groups from the list that compare with EXO or BTS yet," "Wow, I'm not familiar with any of these groups," "so many new groups debuted," "What about NCT? are they third generation? or 3.5 generation?" and "This generation thing is confusing."

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  1. AB6IX
  2. aespa
  3. ATEEZ
  4. CIX
  5. ENHYPEN
  6. ITZY
  7. LIGHTSUM
  8. LOONA
  9. ONEUS
  10. STAYC
  11. Stray Kids
  12. The Boyz
  13. TREASURE
  14. TXT
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redhell1000
redhell10004,351 pts Thursday, May 20, 2021 7
Thursday, May 20, 2021

This article is still kinda vague, I don't know what the standards are, because it feels like the qualifications differ from fan to fan, But I agree with all listed groups and many groups who were not listed

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irenesbadboy
irenesbadboy3,129 pts Thursday, May 20, 2021 1
Thursday, May 20, 2021

i would add weeekly but they probably werent talked about. also that person who said the generations are confusing, i 100% agree

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