These Groups Are The Most Legendary Second Generation Female Groups — Do You Agree?
Amidst the dominating number of popular K-pop boy bands during the second-generation of K-pop, these female idol groups proved that they could also establish their own name and have a significant impact on the music scene!
These following second-generation K-pop groups didn't only continue the legacy of the first-gen idols including S.E.S, Fin. K.L and Baby V.O.X, but they also paved the way for third-gen idols with their impact, power, and influence rooted in their skills and talents!
Here are the Top 3 legendary K-pop Groups from second-generation of K-pop, that despite hiatus and disbandment, they will remain remarkable and unforgettable due to their achievements and recognitions:
3. Wonder Girls
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In 2007, Wonder Girls debuted as a five-membered group initially composed of Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna, and Sohee under JYP Entertainment. They debuted with their single, "Irony," which receives favorable remarks. In July 2007, Hyuna suddenly announced her withdrawal due to health issues; thus, Yubin replaced the member and joined their hit song, "Tell Me."
Their track reached various countries and eventually became a 'dance craze' around the world, followed by another hit track titled, "Nobody." Due to its popularity, JYP even released an English version in 2009 after signing with Creative Artists Agency that marks their career in the United States.
Wonder Girls became the first K-pop group to enter Billboard 100, and the members were also given an enormous opportunity to perform with Jonas Brothers for 45 concert dates. When Sunmi withdrew (replaced by Hyerim), their US schedules were scraped then.
Despite disbandment in 2017, Wonder Girls remains one of the most iconic K-pop groups, leaving a massive impact on their last track, "Why so Lonely," and "Draw Me."
2. 2NE1
In 2009, 2NE1 was introduced as the first-ever girl group of YG Entertainment and the first group to debut since BIGBANG. They were introduced as a rookie group featured in an LG promotional music video of BIGBANG.
Later on, the girl group released their next single, "Fire," making a splash in the music industry and even recorded a million views on YouTube within 24 hours. After the impact of "Fire," 2NE1 then kick off with their next track, "I don't care," that gained their first "Song of the Year" award during MNET Asian Music Award.
2NE1 then continue to create massive noise around the world, with their hit songs, including "I am the Best," "Lonely," "Ugly" that didn't only smash the charts but captured the mainstream fans attention as well.
Aside from their contribution to music, 2NE1 also contributed to the fashion and trend industry, due to their iconic costumes and hairstyles, including Dara's iconic "Pineapple" hairstyle.
The group comprises of CL, Bom, Dara and Minzy.
1. Girls' Generation
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The "Nations' Girl Group," which debuted under SM Entertainment tops the list! The group was introduced as a nine-membered group including Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Sooyoung, Hyohyeon, Yuri, Yoona, Seohyun, and former member Jessica with their debut track, "Into the New World."
"Gee" became their breakthrough track, which gained them nine-consecutive wins on KBS' Music Bank, and became Melon's song of the 2000s decade.
Following their success in Korea, they also venture in Japan and the US, with their popular songs, "Mr. Taxi, "Run Devil Run," and "The Boys." They then received worldwide recognition after dropping, "I Got a Boy," which was also labeled as the "Bohemian Rhapsody of Korea" by Billboard.
In terms of fashion, Girls' Generation contributed to the popularity of colorful skinny jeans and trended the preppy look for girl groups.
