Prestigious Poll Names The Top K-Pop Girl Groups Of The 21st Century

Only two made the list.

Since the early 2000s, hundreds of female K-Pop idols have risen to fame, but only a few earned a spot on Gallup Korea‘s prestigious “Best National Singer/Group of the 21st Century” list.

| Gallup Korea

Since 2007, Gallup Korea has played an important role in identifying leading figures in various fields, including sports, broadcasting, acting, and music. The results of Gallup Korea’s nationwide survey include K-Pop girl groups, boy groups, and soloists. It was conducted from August 19 to August 23 and surveyed men and women aged 19 to 69.

Girls’ Generation tied with first-generation idol Seo Taiji (who debuted with Seo Taiji and Boys in the late 1990s), and legendary first-generation boy group g.o.d for eighth place. According to a report by Star News, they each received 6% of the vote.

Girls’ Generation | Wikipedia

Soloist Lee Mi Ja came in seventh with 7% of the vote. She debuted in 1959 and is widely considered the most influential trot singer in Korean history. She has released over 500 albums over the course of her career.

Lee Mi Ja | tistory

BLACKPINK joins Girls’ Generation as the only girl group to make the list. They earned the sixth spot on Gallup Korea’s list with 9% of the vote.

BLACKPINK | YG Entertainment 

Soloist IU took third place with 19% of the vote. She also took the top spot on another Gallup Korea survey with 48% of the vote, earning her the title of “Most Loved K-Pop Solo Artist (debuting after 2000).”

IU

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