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Fans get into heated debate over choosing the best idol group of Kpop 3rd generation

While BTS unarguably tops boy groups, among 3rd gen girl groups, netizens can’t decide between BLACKPINK and TWICE. 

The 3rd generation of K-pop saw the debut of talented and influential idol groups like BTS, EXO, BLACKPINK or TWICE. Each group has its own musical identity, powerful fandom, and numerous great achievements. Therefore, netizens often enter heated discussions when selecting a group that represents the 3rd generation. 

Boy groups

The lineup of 3rd generation Kpop boy groups include outstanding names such as EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, GOT7, MONSTA X. Among them, BTS is undeniably the most successful team. Considered the “pride” of Korea, BTS has contributed significantly to the spread of the Hallyu wave around the world, especially in the US and European countries. 

Owning a series of smash hits that swept many global music charts such as Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, My Universe, BTS is currently the world’s biggest boy band. Moreover, since their debut in 2013 until now, BTS has sold more than 32 million copies of physical albums, a huge number that no Kpop idol has ever achieved. BTS has earned countless unprecedented achievements and paved the way for other artists in the industry. BTS definitely deserves to be dubbed the “King of Kpop 3rd generation“. 

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BTS has a huge impact in Kpop 

Coming in 2nd place after BTS is none other than EXO. The SM boy group debuted in 2012 and quickly became an A-list idol group thanks to the success of the nation’s hit Growl. In the following years, EXO continued to attract a large number of fans through the release of Overdose, Call Me Baby, Ko Ko Bop,…

EXO once earned the title of “million-selling king” because in every comeback, the group exceeded millions of album sales. Currently, EXO is still one of the most popular boy groups both in Korea and internationally. 

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EXO still maintains their charm in Kpop 9 years into debut

Aside from BTS and EXO, SEVENTEEN is also a prominent name in the list of 3rd generation boy groups. Although not considered to be on the same level as their two senior groups, SEVENTEEN has proved their consistent rise in popularity over the years, as reflected in the group’s increasing album sales through every comeback. Currently, SEVENTEEN is also one of the new million-sellers of Kpop.

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SEVENTEEN continues to achieve admirable results every comeback

Girl groups

Not only boy groups, Gen 3 also has many great girl groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, Red Velvet, MAMAMOO, GFRIEND.  In which 3 girl groups from Big 3 BLACKPINK – TWICE – Red Velvet have long been considered the top groups of this generation.  All three groups have distinct musical styles and a huge fan base.  Therefore, choosing the best girl group of the 3rd generation is always controversial.

In 2015, TWICE debuted under JYP Entertainment and quickly established a strong foothold in K-pop.  After only 1 year of debut, the group has won many awards with a series of hits such as “Cheer Up”, “TT”, “What Is Love”, “Signal”, etc. After 6 years of debut, TWICE has brought home 18 Daesangs with towering album sales.  

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TWICE is one of the “national” groups in Korea.

Compared to TWICE, BLACKPINK doesn’t have as many awards or Daesangs as they do, but has a global influence.  Right from the debut, the YG Entertainment girl group won the first Perfect All-kill with the song “Whistle”.  Right after that, they released a series of hits such as DDU-DU DDU-DU, Kill This Love, As If It’s Your Last, How You Like That,… stirring up global music charts.

BLACKPINK also made a significant contribution to bringing K-pop into the US market.  They appear continuously on major stages in the US and collaborate with many top artists such as Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa. Not only that, the group also has great success in the fashion field as brand ambassadors of luxury fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Bvlgari.

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BLACKPINK has a great influence in the international market.

Compared to BLACKPINK and TWICE, Red Velvet’s achievements are not as outstanding.  However, the group is still known as the “summer queen” of K-pop thanks to a series of hits like “Red Flavor”, “Power Up”.  The group’s album sales are also quite good.  Although the group has encountered many bad incidents in the past time, the girls’ reputation has not decreased.

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Red Velvet has a distinct vibe in K-pop

While it is easy to choose BTS as the best boy group of the 3rd generation, it is quite difficult to choose the female representative of this generation.

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