There is no denying that several South Korean female acts have contributed to the worldwide success of K-pop music. As the world celebrates International Women's Day (IWD) today, March 8, KpopStarz is giving tribute to all females who did not only achieve major feats in their careers but also those who advocated equality and spoke out about certain issues that affect women in general.

Here are some iconic female acts that greatly contributed to the K-pop industry through the years, as per Genius.

#1. BLACKPINK

There is no denying that BLACKPINK has become the biggest girl group in the world. Composed by Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, this South Korean all-female band was able to make a mark in the international music scene. Their catchy and adorable tracks, such as "Ice Cream," "BOOMBAYAH," "How You Like That," "Whistle" and "Lovesick Girls," have caught the hearts of many, which led to their domination in various music charts and music streaming platforms.

The influence of BLACKPINK continues to grow by the day. As a matter of fact, Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo, and Lisa have become the face of several brands, including luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, Celine, and Saint Laurent. These girls have also been placing so well in the monthly Brand Reputation Rankings.

#2. 2NE1

Who can ever forget how 2NE1 penetrated several music markets in the world when they were still active in the entertainment scene? Minzy, Park Bom, CL, and Dara were not considered as among the most iconic K-pop artists of all time for nothing.

Aside from their remarkable songs like "Fire," "I Don't Care," "I Am the Best" and "Gotta Be You" among others, 2NE1 members have also made their impacts in the fields of drama, fashion, branding, and even business. They are also the first K-pop act to ever win a Daesang Award with their debut.

#3. TWICE

This 9-member all-female group has been known for its sweet and bright music. TWICE has been known only for their chart-topping hits like "I Can't Stop Me," "TT," "Cry For Me," "FANCY" and "Feel Special," which aided them in landing spots on major music tallies around the globe.

Aside from singing, Sana, Momo, Tzuyu, Mina, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Dahyun, and Chaeyoung have been known for being so involved in writing their own songs and crafting their own choreography. TWICE has seen major success in the United States and Japan aside from South Korea.

#4. IU

IU is, without a doubt, considered as one of the faces of K-Pop, which explains why she earned the "Princess of K-pop" moniker through the years. All of her hard work was not put to waste as she continues to soar in various music tallies and music streaming sites worldwide.

Most fans claim that most of her tracks are relatable as it is being grounded in reality. This explains why all of her singles really surpass everyone's expectations, breaking records after records.

#5. Wonder Girls

Before 2NE1 or BLACKPINK, the Wonder Girls were queens in their own rights. Members of the iconic all-female group have greatly contributed to shaping the music and genres of new generation female idols. If that is not enough, the 7-member band was the first South Korean act to ever appear on the Billboard charts.

Did your favorite female K-pop act made it to the list? Who else did we miss? Sound off in the comment section.

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Written by Nica Vaughn