The Greatest KPOP Artist of the Decade 2010s

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About this ranking

The 2010s were the decade K-pop went global, and these 30 acts are the reason why. This fan vote for the greatest K-pop artist of the decade covers the full sweep: genre founders like DBSK and Super Junior who built the template, mid-decade giants like Big Bang, Girls' Generation, EXO, and 2NE1, and the groups who carried K-pop into its international era, including BTS and BLACKPINK. Big Bang leads the current ranking, which is a strong argument on its own. Every act on this ballot shaped what K-pop sounds and looks like today. Vote for the group or artist that defined the 2010s more than any other, and check back daily to see where the decade's best land.

  1. 1
    Big Bang

    Big Bang

    YG Entertainment
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  2. 2
    Bangtan Boys

    Bangtan Boys

    Bighit Entertainment
    Closed
  3. 3
    MAMAMOO

    MAMAMOO

    Rainbowbridge World
    About MAMAMOO →
    Closed
  4. 4
    BlackPink

    BlackPink

    YG Entertainment
    About BLACKPINK →
    Closed
  5. 5
    WINNER

    WINNER

    YG Entertainment
    About WINNER →
    Closed
  6. 6
    Super Junior

    Super Junior

    SM Entertainment
    About Super Junior →
    Closed
  1. 7
    Girls' Generation

    Girls' Generation

    SM Entertainment
    Closed
  2. 8
    2NE1

    2NE1

    YG Entertainment
    About 2NE1 →
    Closed
  3. 9
    IU

    IU

    Solo
    About IU →
    Closed
  4. 10
    TWICE

    TWICE

    JYP Entertainment
    About TWICE →
    Closed
  5. 11
    GOT7

    GOT7

    JYP Entertainment
    About GOT7 →
    Closed
  6. 12
    SHINee

    SHINee

    SM Entertainment
    About SHINee →
    Closed
  7. 13
    CNBLUE

    CNBLUE

    FNC Entertainment
    About CNBLUE →
    Closed
  8. 14
    Rain

    Rain

    Solo
    About Rain →
    Closed
  9. 15
    Red Velvet

    Red Velvet

    SM Entertainment
    About RED VELVET →
    Closed
  10. 16
    DBSK

    DBSK

    SM Entertainment
    Closed
  11. 17
    EXO

    EXO

    SM Entertainment
    About EXO →
    Closed
  12. 18
    BoA

    BoA

    SM Entertainment
    About BoA →
    Closed
  13. 19
    T-ARA

    T-ARA

    MBK Entertainment
    Closed
  14. 20
    2PM

    2PM

    JYP Entertainment
    Closed
  15. 21
    EXID

    EXID

    AB Entertainment
    Closed
  16. 22
    BEAST

    BEAST

    Cube Entertainment
    Closed
  17. 23
    4MINUTE

    4MINUTE

    Cube Entertainment
    Closed
  18. 24
    SISTAR

    SISTAR

    Starship Entertainment
    About SISTAR →
    Closed
  19. 25
    f(x)

    f(x)

    SM Entertainment
    About f(x) →
    Closed
  20. 26
    Wonder Girls

    Wonder Girls

    JYP Entertainment
    Closed
  21. 27
    DAVICHI

    DAVICHI

    MMO Entertainment
    Closed
  22. 28
    PSY

    PSY

    Solo
    About Psy →
    Closed
  23. 29
    Miss A

    Miss A

    JYP Entertainment
    Closed
  24. 30
    VIXX

    VIXX

    Jellyfish Entertainment
    About VIXX →
    Closed

Frequently asked questions

Who is the greatest K-pop artist of the 2010s?

It is a live fan vote and the ranking changes daily. Big Bang currently leads, but BTS, BLACKPINK, Girls' Generation, and EXO all have passionate fanbases pushing them up.

Which artists and groups are included in this poll?

The poll covers 30 acts including Big Bang, BTS, BLACKPINK, Girls' Generation, EXO, 2NE1, SHINee, TWICE, Red Velvet, DBSK, Super Junior, IU, and more.

How are acts ranked in the greatest K-pop artist of the decade poll?

It is a pure fan vote. Every act on the ballot can receive votes and the ranking updates in real time as fans weigh in. There is no editorial scoring.

How do I vote for the greatest K-pop artist of the 2010s?

Pick your favorite act and vote. Votes reset hourly, so you can return to keep supporting your pick. The ranking updates in real time.

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