With every passing generation of K-Pop, we get more and more amazing groups and soloists that are determined to make their mark in the industry. With each new year, however, our once favorite rookies become veterans in the industry, gaining seniority, experience, and more fans. Here are 5 K-Pop acts that are celebrating their 10th debut anniversary this 2022!
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. EXO
EXO made their debut on April 8, 2012, under SM Entertainment with the album MAMA and a title track of the same name. They initially started out as 12 members that were divided into 2 subunits, EXO-M and EXO-K, but owing to lineup changes throughout the years, are currently comprised of 9 members; Suho, Xiumin, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun.
. AOA
AOA debuted on August 9, 2012, as FNC Entertainment‘s first girl group. Currently consisting of 3 members; Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi, they originally started out as 8 members (Jimin, Choa, Yuna, Mina, and Youkyung) with an “angel” concept. The group has been praised for being sexy concept queens, and has created a great legacy over the last 10 years!
. EXID
EXID made their debut on February 16, 2012, under Banana Culture Entertainment (formerly AB Entertainment) with the single “Whoz That Girl” and currently consists of members Solji, L.E., Hyelin, Hani, and Junghwa. While currently on hiatus as the members focus on their individual activities, fans are waiting for them to comeback as a full group soon, and deliver their trademark quality bops again!
. BTOB
BTOB made their debut on March 21, 2012, under CUBE Entertainment, with the release of their debut album Born To Beat and double title tracks “Insane” and “Imagine”. They originally started out as 7 members, but with Ilhoon‘s departure from the group in December 2020, now consist of 6 members; Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub, Hyunsik, Peniel, and Sungjae.
. NU’EST
NU’EST made their debut on March 15, 2012, under Pledis Entertainment, with the single “Face”. The group consists of 5 members; JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren. The group has hit songs such as “Love Me”, “Bet Bet” and “Inside Out”, and in their 10th year together as a group, are still going strong!