Earlier on January 20, netizens gathered in an online community, where they discussed K-pop's trajectory this 2024.

K-pop has come a long way ever since its birth in the first generation and with the genre's expansion across international areas being apparent more than ever, communities are constantly predicting which stars will have their big break onwards.

Here are the 12 K-pop groups who are expected to go big THIS 2024!

1.    NewJeans

Among the fourth-gen debuts, the impact of NewJeans in the K-pop industry, as well as their global presence, eventually became unmatched. The quintet has made several breakthroughs in 2023 with their music, solid fanbase, achievements, and influence.

With this huge breakthrough from the group, anyone in the K-pop community would surely anticipate how NewJeans would dominate the year 2024.

2.    RIIZE

SM Entertainment's fifth-gen leader RIIZE is also expected to go big this 2024. This is because of the group's positive feedback worldwide, especially from domestic fans, who are looking forward to more of the group's music and content.

3.    KISS OF LIFE

KISS OF LIFE is also one of 2024's most anticipated groups to hit big. In 2023, the quartet made headlines for their sophisticated concept, live performances, and bop releases.

4.    TWS

TWS, which stands for "Together With Us," is PLEDIS Entertainment's first boy group ever since SEVENTEEN's debut in 2015.

5.    LE SSERAFIM

LE SSERAFIM has already established a huge following, and the group is expected to achieve feats in the K-pop industry.

6.    BABYMONSTER

YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER is also predicted to go for consecutive home-runs this 2024. Despite having debuted on November 26, 2023, BABYMONSTER has already achieved feats in their streaming counts on YouTube, with "BATTER UP" being the fastest K-pop MV to reach 200 million views.

7.    BLACKPINK

As K-pop's biggest girl group, BLACKPINK is expected to break records this 2024 with their releases.

8.    NMIXX

K-pop fans also mentioned JYP Entertainment's fourth-gen representative NMIXX, since the group has a promising path in K-pop.

9.    VIVIZ

VIVIZ is one of the mentioned artists in the forum. The trio has released iconic hits such as "BOP BOP," "PULL UP," and "MANIAC," which all gained positive responses from the public. This eventually contributed to the trio's strong momentum in the K-pop industry.

10.  TXT

TXT is indeed one of K-pop's chart-breaking acts, and with their releases, 2024 might just be their year too.

11.  Stray Kids

Stray Kids achieved so much in 2023. From breaking their record in album sales to receiving awards for their hard work, 2024 may just be a continuation of the group's successful journey.

12.  aespa

Everyone can agree that 2023 was indeed aespa's year since everyone noticed the improvement of aespa's concept, music, activities, promotions, and overall presence in K-pop. With their popularity and releases, aespa might also own 2024 as well!

Are you anticipating other K-pop artists this 2024?

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Written by Riely Miller