This is the messiest and most opaque the rankings have been in years. We're in this weird space where it feels like we might be transitioning to Gen 5 definitively, but everyone also knows it's because of the massive space left behind due to NewJeans' hiatus and the fact nobody really picked up where they left off.
aespa had a chance to capitalize on their career best year in 2024, but we all agreed they fumbled 2025.
But the top five today are probably:
aespa
KiiiKiii
.

... I only consent to the ranking
.




love the delusions!