WHO WILL DEFINE THE 5TH GENERATION OF KPOP? 2026

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The 5th generation of K-pop is still being decided. Groups debuting from 2023 onward are already stacking chart wins and global fandoms, but no clear leader has pulled away yet. The debate is wide open: some fans say the era belongs to high-concept performers, others say the more relatable sound of the newest rookies is taking over. Which group, in your view, will define what 5th gen K-pop actually means?

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    BOYNEXTDOOR

    BOYNEXTDOOR

    KOZ Entertainment
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    20 fans backed BOYNEXTDOOR. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for BOYNEXTDOOR and yours is first.

    Closed
  2. 2
    BABYMONSTER

    BABYMONSTER

    YG Entertainment
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  3. 3
    ILLIT

    ILLIT

    Belift Lab
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  4. 4
    TWS

    TWS

    Pledis Entertainment
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    3 fans backed TWS. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for TWS and yours is first.

    Closed
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    ZEROBASEONE

    ZEROBASEONE

    WAKEONE Entertainment
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    KISS OF LIFE

    KISS OF LIFE

    S2 Entertainment
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    RIIZE

    RIIZE

    SM Entertainment
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    NCT WISH

    NCT WISH

    SM Entertainment
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    2 fans backed NCT WISH. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for NCT WISH and yours is first.

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