K-pop is something that is rising in popularity all over the world, especially in the United States. The amount of people that I have talked to about K-Pop at Winthrop alone, is astounding. Once you start listening to k-pop you tend to obtain a favorite group or in my case, multiple groups. Below are what, in my opinion, are the top five best k-pop groups.

1. EXO

EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy group that formed in 2011. There are nine members in EXO, which is three less than they originally had. Previous members Kris, Tao, and Luhan left to pursue solo careers. The name of their group comes from exo-planet.

2. BTS

BTS is a South Korean boy group with seven members that debuted in 2013. BTS is the shortened version of the group's full name, Bangtan Boys. They are captivating both on and off of the stage with their performances and sense of humor.

3. Seventeen

Seventeen is a South Korean group that was formed in 2015 by Pledis Entertainment. This group is especially known for being large in size. Although they are called Seventeen, they have a total of 13 members. They are a goofy group that always seems to have fun.

4. BlackPink

BlackPink is an all girl group that debuted rather recently in 2016. They originated in South Korea. BlackPink is one of the smaller of the groups mentioned but they are still just as good.

5. History

History is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2013. They are a five member group. History is a group that not many people in the k-pop community know about and should definitely be given a listen!