We often see K-pop talent agencies open international applications, allowing foreigners to bid for their dream to be K-pop idols. Groups such as NCT, (G)I-DLE, TWICE, GOT7, and TREASURE are among the hot item with several foreign members who have carved their names in the industry.

Nonetheless, there are also K-pop groups with a pure Korean line-up for their pack, proving that Koreans are also talented in different departments, such as singing, dancing, rapping, songwriting, producing, and even acting and MCing.

Which groups comprise pure Korean members? Then, if you are new to K-pop, this list is for you!

Here are 5 K-pop Groups With No Foreign Members

1. MAMAMOO

This quartet vocal girl group formed under RBW Entertainment (formerly known as WA Entertainment) has all members born in Korea. The leader and vocalist, Solar, is from Gangseo-gu, Seoul, while rapper Moon Byul was born in Bucheon. On the other hand, Wheein and Hwasa are from Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.

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Recently, the 'HIP' singer had their comeback with the title track entitled 'ILLELLA,' which features a rich vocal song spiced with a dose of reggae influence. According to MOOMOOs, these song elements added zing to the song.

Watch MAMAMOO's latest music video here:

2. BIGBANG

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This boy group was formed under YG Entertainment and is among the representatives from the second generation of K-pop. All four members of BIGBANG are born in South Korea. Rappers G-Dragon and T.O.P. are from Seoul, Taeyang is from Ujeongbu, and Daesung was born in Incheon.

Former member Seungri, who left the group in 2019, is also a South Korean.

3. STAYC

Previously known as HIGHUP Girls, this 6-member girl group is managed by High Up Entertainment. Debuting on November 12, 2020, the group is composed of Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, and J. All the 'Stereotype' singers are born in South Korea.

Everyone went down for STAYC in their recent third single album, "WE NEED LOVE," which featured "BEAUTIFUL MONSTER," a song accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass sounds, as the lead track.

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This all-Korean girl group line-up will amaze you!

Watch the music video here:

4. iKON

Are you one of those listeners who cannot get rid of the remarkable "sarangeul haetta uriga manna" lyrics of LOVE SCENARIO? Even though it is not an English song, almost everyone was in LSS-state because of its catchy melody.

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The artist behind the 2018 Melon Music Awards "Song of the Year" is an all-Korean boy group from YG Entertainment, iKon. While all members are born in South Korea, the group's face and main rapper, Bobby, may have been born in South Korea, but he grew up n Virginia, United States.

5. ASTRO

The 'Candy Sugar Pop' singers from Fantagio Entertainment have only Korean members. Aside from slaying group activities, the ASTRO is divided into sub-units - Moonbin & Sanha and Jinjin & Rocky. Meanwhile, MJ debuted as a soloist.

Interestingly, Cha Eunwoo is an actor who starred in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' and 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung.'

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With the spectrum of talents that these all-Korean roster groups possess, it is no doubt that K-pop is a melting pot of skills as idols do not just invest time in music alone, hence is encompassing even in other sectors of entertainment.

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Written by Sophia Carson