K-Pop is often a wide term with not only various of music genres inside of it (Indie, Alternative, Ballad's) but it includes a unique view and blend of music, talents, fashion, synchronized choreography, showcases, comeback,s and its seemingly never ending music releases.
Thanks to the last couple of years and on growing achievements by various bands and artists, K-Pop has become known worldwide even gaining the attention of 'locals'. This helping the industry to new options and new avenues such as various music shows outside of Korea, TV Show appearances, Magazine Photo Shoots and more.
Sometimes K-Pop is often mentioned as 'overwhelming' by a lot of new fans or by outsiders. Often times a lot of debuts or comebacks sometimes being over looked. This is the reason we will look into the following debuts and comebacks from groups who have debuted from 2021 - 2023.
Let's begin!
(In image from left to right: Leon (Lead Vocalist & Main Dancer), Yoonwoo (Vocalist & Visual), HanKook (Leader, Rapper & Visual), Havit (Main Vocalist), ra.L (Taehyun) (Rapper), Eunil (Main Vocalist) and YeChan (Rapper, Lead Dancer & Maknae).
TrendZ (트렌드지) is a 7 member South Korean Boy Group underneath GlobalH Media (Their previous company InterPark Music Plus unfortunately went out of business) however the group would continue to promote as idols and make their debut on January 5th 2022.
Formerly known as InterBoys, the group was known for their various covers, gaining lots of attention due to them: NCT Make a Wish, BTS Butter Dance Cover, BTS Dynamite Dance Cover, StrayKids BackDoor Dance Cover, Tiger Inside SuperM Dance Cover and more before showcasing their ever growing powerful aura in 'TNT' (Truth & Trust) where a lot of fans in the comments talked about their powerful and strong debut. It wouldn't take long before the group would drop 'Villain' Performance Video.
You can support TRENDZ here:
(In image above from left to right: Junwoo (Main Dancer), Dohyun (Rap), Ian (Choreography), Chael (Rap/Oldest), Takuma (Dance), Eunho (Rap), Eunseop (Vocal/Maknae) and Jinsu (Leader & Main Vocalist).
LUNE8 (루네이트) is a newly created pre debut boy group underneath Fantagio Entertainment who only opened their Official YouTube Account on March 28th, 2023! They have gained a lot of attention recently for covering their senior Astro's 'Like Stars' in light of some unfortunate news. The track is number 11 in Astro's latest album [Drive to the Starry Road].
Although the group haven't been active on their YouTube channel since April 19th, 2023, and while the group prepares to debut you can check out their various covers below.
You can follow/support LUN8 here.
(From left to right: Seunghyun (Leader, Dancer and Rapper), Seunghwan (Vocalist & Dancer), Doryun (Vocalist), WooYoung (Dancer, Vocalist & Maknae), Eunjun (Main Vocalist) and Yoel (Vocalist & Dancer). (Did you know both Seunghyun and Eunjun are former Spectrum members?).
AIMERS (에이머스) (Also formerly known as B3o1z and 1st AIMERS) is a new South Korean Boy Group underneath HYPER Rhythm. They debuted on November 17th, 2022, with the album [Stage 0. Betting Starts] and are currently preparing for their newest release [Bubbling] which will be the group's first single album. View their first comeback and debut here.
Don't forget to check out their latest Immortal Songs 2 Performance and their Dance Practice for their performance here.
You can follow/Support AIMERS here.
4. GIUK. (Formerly known as Onewe's CyA).
ONEWE (원위) (Previously known as MAS 0094 and MAS) the group would re debut with the new name ONEWE underneath RBW Entertainment on May 13th, 2019. CyA (Giuk) would be the first out of the members to have a solo debut. Lee Giuk is the Main Rapper, Bass Guitarist and Maknae out of the group and is known to fans for his various releases on his official SoundCloud including his crew 'NAMED LATE' which features his friend, Luminous's WooBin and The BoyZ Sunwoo!.
Although at the current moment Giuk only has a solo Spotify and SoundCloud, you can support his latest tracks featured on ONEWE's official Channel here: TIME MACHINE (2100) MV, LOVE VIRUS (Feat. The Boyz SUNWOO) (2050) Special MV, TIME MACHINE Music Bank or check out ONEWE's YouTube here.
(Members in image from left to right: Gaeun, Suhye and MiU).
LIMELIGHT (라임라잇) is a girl group underneath 143 Entertainment who's group will have no limit on the number of members. Currently, the line up consists of Gaeun, Suhye and MiU. Although they released their first pre debut mini album on September 29th, 2022, they wouldn't debut until February 17th with the EP 'LOVE & HAPPINESS' . Their songs: Honestly, Starlight, Eye to Eye, Paradise Special Clip, Blanc Noir Practice Video gaining lots of attention.
You can follow/Support LimeLight here.
(In image from left to right: WooBin (Main Vocalist & Maknae), Steven (Rapper & Sub Vocalist), Suil (Main Dancer, Rapper & Sub Vocalist) and YoungBin (Leader, Lead Vocalist & Lead Dancer).
After being originally formed by DS Entertainment, the members would debut as 4 and continue their career underneath SE Group Entertainment (Formerly Barunson WIP) after Jayden's departure. During their pre debut day's, Luminous first gained fans attention with their relatable and comforting Vlive's. A place where the members often played music and answered many fan questions or read comments. One solo Vlive series by Steven would gain even more attention, after Vlive's closure and Luminous move to continue these Vlive's on their YouTube Channel.
Luminous would release a pre debut album on August 19th, 2021, named 'VISION' which featured Dreaming Luminous, Up all Night (Steven), ROD (Ride or Die) by SUIL, Star (YoungBin) and Orbit (Woobin). Before debuting the same year on September 9th with the 5 track EP 'YOUTH'.
You can support/follow Luminous here.
(Members in image from left to right: Seo Yun Ju (Visual & Maknae), Choi Yeon Jae (Leader & Main Dancer), Yoo Ji A (Main Rapper), Han Ye Won (Main Vocalist) and Inn Hyori (Lead Vocalist).
The 5 Member South Korean Girl Group debuted underneath YES IM Entertainment on September 16th, 2022, with the single album [AWESOME]. They would later gain fans attention with the releases like: Rose MV (Full VER), LuLuLu MV, Kill Me More (Choreography Special Clip), Text Me Merry Christmas Cover, Rose Dance Practice and more.
You can Follow/Support mimiirose (미미로즈) here.
8. Kim Ayoung. (21univ. (21학번)).
21UNIV. Is a South Korean Singer underneath XANADU Entertainment who debuted on April 12th, 2021, with the single album [Love Naturally], although she is also known for being a member of the vocal trio MZ SooChaeHak, she is also known for her unique and skillful vocals in songs like: Totally My Style, Smiling, Coin Karaoke, Lemon Tree Cover and more.
You can follow/support her here and over on Instagram.
What have been your favourite debuts or comeback's so far?
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LUMINOUS AND TRENDZ!!!!!
I love them both! Luminous is so talented, and every time I watch them they have amazing smiles on their faces. They are so hilarious as well!
Trendz is extremely talented, their choreography is amazing, they release nothing but great music and then on top of that they are so funny. I love watching them!