The year 2014 is often hailed as a golden period in K-pop, with iconic releases from established artists and the exciting debuts of rookie groups that would go on to shape the industry. Fast forward to 2024, and those same rookies are now celebrating their 10th anniversary in the industry. While many groups debuted that year, only a select few have remained together and continue to make waves in the K-pop world.

Let’s check out the renowned K-pop groups from 2014 that celebrated their 10th debut anniversary in 2024—a decade of groundbreaking music, sold-out tours, chart-topping albums, and unforgettable performances.

GOT7

GOT7, consisting of seven incredibly talented members, made their debut on January 16, 2014, under JYP Entertainment. Although the group is no longer under JYP and the members are currently pursuing solo endeavors under different labels, they continue to stand strong as a team. In celebration of their 10th debut anniversary in 2024, the members shared heartfelt handwritten letters, photos, videos, and even GOT7 memes on their social media accounts, expressing their gratitude to their dedicated fans, Ahgase.

AKMU

AKMU, the sibling duo consisting of Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun, officially debuted under YG Entertainment on April 7, 2014. Celebrating a decade of successful careers in 2024, the pair hosted an unforgettable two-day concert titled "10VE" at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. In addition, “AKMU 10th Anniversary Project” revealed "AKKADEMY" as their official fandom name. To mark the occasion, the duo also released a special “10th Anniversary Figure Album,” available in two versions—‘CUPID VER’ and ‘FRY VER’—each featuring 10 songs that reflect themes of love and dreams.

MAMAMOO

MAMAMOO, one of the renowned K-pop girl groups, entered their 10th year together in 2024. The quartet, which debuted under RBW on June 19, 2014, marked this significant milestone by sharing a celebratory image on their official social media accounts. The members also shared heartfelt messages through their agency, expressing gratitude and reflecting on their journey. On June 26, to further commemorate their 10th debut anniversary, MAMAMOO released a special video, “10th Anniversary ‘MAMAMOO With No Plans’” on their official YouTube channel.

Red Velvet

Red Velvet, the popular girl group from SM Entertainment, has continued to shine brightly for a decade, boasting a rich and diverse discography. Consisting of five members, they debuted as four on August 1, 2014. On the day of their 10th debut anniversary, Red Velvet released a new fan song titled “Sweet Dreams.” To further celebrate their 10th anniversary, Red Velvet kicked off their sold-out 10th-anniversary fan concert tour, "HAPPINESS: My Dear, ReVe1uv," in Seoul on August 2, followed by stops in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Macau.

WINNER

WINNER is a four-member boy group under YG Entertainment that initially debuted as five on August 12, 2014. There are currently no group activities as two of its members are fulfilling their mandatory military service. WINNER commemorated their 10th anniversary with the “All Time WINNER” project, which featured exclusive merchandise, a special package, unseen moments, WINNER’s Playlist, and an anniversary special event at the SameE. On the day of their anniversary, WINNER also posted a ‘Special Message’ video to their fans on their YouTube channel.

Lovely

Lovelyz is an eight-member girl group launched by Woollim Entertainment on November 12, 2014. In 2024, the group reunited for a full group activity for the first time in 4 years. On November 12, Lovelyz dropped their long-awaited 10th anniversary digital single “November” along with an animated music video. The celebration continued with their “Lovelyz in Winterland 4” concert, held on November 16th and 17th at the Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium in Seoul. In 2025, the group will bring the celebration to Japan, with a concert scheduled for January 26.

Reaching the 10th debut anniversary as a K-pop group is a remarkable achievement; congratulations to all these groups and their fans.