IU was always popular, she even voice-acted some popular anime one time and I loved it when I was a kid. She was on the packaging of snacks and other things. Umm, besides IU, the pretty popular groups these days are BTS, Stray Kids, Day6, OneUs, BlackPink, Red Velvet, and others. Honestly, there are so many of them that I can't remember them all.
BLACKPINK has that international reach going on, so I'd count them. IU is no question, and TWICE is popular too. This is what I know as a casual K-pop listener. (Why do all of them use all caps, lol) I don't really follow guy groups so can't tell from there. I personally really like WJSN/Cosmic Girls even though they're not as popular because a lot of their songs really cheer me up. ^-^
How could y'all miss MAMAMOO?? THE QUEENS OF THIS GENERATION I think (G)-idle is on the rise too considering both of them had just starred in Queendom.
I wanted to make a certain joke, but I don't have the guts to ruin someone's mood for no reason other than satire and dark comedy.
Besides ones that are stated Any produce series related like chungha, x-1, Iz*one, etc Especially now that the show is rigged and ppl going to jail for manipulating votes / bribing. Bigbang....sort of members having troubles on media. Exo too though I think superM is coming close ??
Dreamcatcher. Extremely underated group with more emphasis on vocals. Check out their song, 'Deja Vu'.
Yeah ioi was planning to reunite late this year... but since the rigged voting came out; don't think they'll reunite. I don't think she'll be affected that much since ppl are more upset over x-1 and Iz*one since they're still active (though taking a break cuz scandal) and not disbanded.