Each K-pop era has introduced its unique flair and impact, creating a lasting impression on fans across the globe.

There's a sentiment that we're stepping into the 5th generation of K-pop, marked by a wave of emerging idols who are dazzling the industry with their impressive talent. As this new chapter unfolds, it's a typical response for K-pop fans and online communities to engage in comparisons, contrasting the fresh energy and styles of the newest generation with those of their predecessors.

Many netizens have gathered in a popular online community to debate whether the 3rd generation idols are unparalleled legends or are the newer generations surpassing their seniors.

One netizen who started the discussion wrote about the 3rd generation:

"EXO: Even at the point beyond their prime, their song from 10 years ago secures the top spot.
BTS: Still reigning as the ultimate legends in the music industry on their 10th anniversary.
SEVENTEEN: In their 9th year, they grew larger and ultimately achieved the grand prize.
TWICE: From their heyday to the present, their overseas tours continue to expand massively in scale.
BLACKPINK: Whether as a group or solo, consistently holding top-tier influence with top album performances.
Red Velvet: Girl group in their tenth year, yet with each album release, they remain a hot topic, maintaining a high to top-tier position in the domestic music scene."

They also added, "The picture is from the 2019 GAON music awards, I really miss it... It has Jennie, Irene, and Tzuyu. TWICE, BLACKPINK, and Red Velvet, lol. Probably won't have anything like this again in the future."

Netizens commented, "Is the poster really a fan of 3rd generation? I don't think Seventeen should be included here. At the time, they weren't really mentioned in Korea," "I agree with EXO, BTS, TWICE, Red Velvet, and BLACKPINK but Seventeen is a bit," "Seventeen?" "I think they were the epitome of idols. To be honest, I can't tell the difference between idols and influencers these days," "Also all the groups successfully renewed their contracts with their label," "I think Seventeen is included because they're still active and they still have good results," "Where is Wanna One and IZ*ONE? They're the male and female group that broke the industry, lol," "I think EXO, BTS, Wanna One, TWICE, Red Velvet, and BLACKPINK are dope," and "They need to include Wanna One."

What are your thoughts on this topic? Is the third generation the most legendary? Let us know in the comments below!