1. Blackpink
Success in all metrics: sales, streaming, domestically, internationally. Influential in bringing girl crush concept much more popular.
2. SNSD
Massive success domestically. Cultural reset in Korea. Pave the way for cute concept.
3. Twice
Massive success in Korea and Japan.
4. 2NE1
Strong in domestic digitals and streaming. Pioneer for girl crush concept.
5. Wonder Girls
First KPOP group to hit US billboard Hot 100.