No. 20: NCT
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NCT, a boys group which debuted in April 2016. It is a group known as the junior of popular group such as TVXQ, Girls’ Generation, and EXO. The group name stands for “Neo Culture Technology”, it does not limit the number of members of the group, it is a group that allows you to join new members at any time while working on several units.
Up to now, there are three units namely NCT U, NCT 127, NCT DREAM are debuting, and 15 members are open to the public. From now on, they will be power-up as new units and new members will be announced. Let’s hope they will get attention.
No. 19: BLOCK B
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The seven-person boys group, BLOCK B, which made their debut in April 2011. From the left of the photo, the members are Jaehyo, Park Kyung, P.O, Zico, U-Kwon, B-Bomb, and Taeil. It is said that the group name is short for “Blockbuster”.
In addition to fascinating fans with their unique style and musicality, each member are active in a wide range of fields. Among them, Zico, the leader, is showing a spectacular success as a solo singer and music producer. Since the music acts as a group has not been done for about a year now, fans are waiting for their comeback.
No. 18: B.A.P
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The 6-person boys group, B.A.P, which debuted in January 2012. From the left of the photo, the members are Daehyun, Jongup, Himchan, Yongguk, Youngjae, and ZELO. The group name is an abbreviation of “Best Absolute Perfect” and it seems that the meaning of “pursue the highest absolute and perfect value” is put in it.
It is also known that the group is gaining popularity not only in Korea but also around the world, including the United States and Europe, and they’re actively engaged in volunteer activities.
In 2016 one of the member, Yongguk, had to suspend his activity due to panic disorder and dedicated himself to medical treatment, but it was announced that he will come back in full body. It would be great if he showed up in perfectly healthy shape without pushing himself.
No. 17: B1A4
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B1A4, The five-person boys group which debuted in April 2011. From the left in the picture, the members are Gongchan, Sandeul, Jinyoung, Baro, and CNU. It is said that the group name was named because it consists of 1 member of blood type B and 4 members of blood type A. Moreover, it seems that the meaning “Be the one, All the one” is also included.
It is said that it is a group that has an established reputation and has members that are actively involved in producing aspects, such as songwriting so that they are pass beyond idol and we can feel the artistic nature. B1A4 has ripened various concepts such as a graceful atmosphere from the pop atmosphere, a mature atmosphere and so on. We’re looking forward to seeing what they will show in the future.
No. 16: JYJ
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The three-person boys group JYJ which began their activities since 2010. The members are made up from the former 3 members of TVXQ, and from the left in the photo are Junsu, Jaejoong, and Yoochun. Since December 2003 the three of them are active as a member of TVXQ, but in 2009 they filed the lawsuit against the affiliated office at the time for contract problem. It has become difficult to work as a member of TVXQ, so they decide to go independent and create a new group.
The group name is a combination of each member’s initials. Activities in the group have not been done recently due to the military service mission, but they are actively engaged in individual activities such as solo singers and actors. We would like them to keep active as a group as well as an individual.
