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Twice
Twice (; commonly stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They are recognized as one of the best-selling girl groups of all time and are widely regarded as one of K-pop's most influential acts. Twice have been dubbed "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country and are credited for their role in leading the re-emergence of girl groups in the Korean Wave. Initially known for their cute and bubbly image, the group has since evolved to explore
Seventeen
South Korean musical group; boy band
Monsta X
South Korean musical group; boy band
iKon
iKon (; stylized as iKON) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment. The lineup consists of six members: Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne, and Chan. Originally a seven-piece band, B.I departed from the group in June 2019.
GFriend
GFriend (stylized in all caps; ) is a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music in 2015. The group consists of six members: Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, and Umji. They debuted with the extended play (EP) Season of Glass on January 15, 2015, and won several female rookie awards, garnering momentum early on despite being from a small company.
Day6
Day6 (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean pop rock band under the label JYP Entertainment. The group debuted on September 7, 2015, with the EP The Day, which peaked at No.2 on Billboards World Album Chart a week following its release. The band consists of four members: Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon. Originally a six-member band, Junhyeok departed on February 27, 2016, and Jae departed on December 31, 2021. All of the Day6 members are heavily involved in writing, composing, and producing the band's music.
DNCE
DNCE was an American dance-rock band consisting of lead singer Joe Jonas, drummer Jack Lawless, and guitarist JinJoo Lee. Bassist and keyboardist Cole Whittle was a part of the band from when they formed in 2015 to when they went on hiatus in 2019. DNCE's music is mainly dance-rock, dance-pop, pop rock, and funk-pop. The band signed with Republic Records and released their debut single, "Cake by the Ocean", on September 18, 2015. The song reached the top 10 on several charts, including on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number nine. The band's second single, "Toothbrush", was mode
CLC
South Korean girl group
Oh My Girl
South Korean girl group
The 13th Floor Elevators
American rock band
Ziferblat
Ukrainian musical group
Carousel
Latvian musical duo
Tautumeitas
Tautumeitas () are a Latvian folk/world music all-female band formed in 2015. The band consists of six vocalists and instrumentalists. They in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bur man laimi".
Onewe
Onewe (; stylized in all caps; ) is a South Korean alternative rock band composed of five members: Yonghoon, Harin, Kanghyun, Dongmyeong and Giuk (formerly known as CyA). The members originally formed under the name M.A.S 0094 (Make a Sound 0094). They released their first single "Butterfly, Find a Flower" on August 13, 2015 under Modern Music. In April 2017, they moved to RBW and were renamed MAS. In June 2018, it was announced that the band would redebut under the new name Onewe. The band officially made its re-debut on May 13, 2019, with their first single album 1/4.
DIA
South Korean girl group
April
South Korean girl group
CNCO
CNCO was a Latin American boy band formed in Miami, Florida. The group consisted of Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez and Zabdiel De Jesús; Joel Pimentel was a member until his departure in May 2021. They won a five-year recording contract with Sony Music Latin after becoming the winning competitors of the first season of La Banda. The band toured with Ricky Martin. Their first two singles "Tan Fácil" and "Quisiera", charted well soon after their debut. They released their first album, Primera Cita, on August 26, 2016, which included the third single and mainstream hit "Reg
Highway
Montenegrin band
5miinust
5miinust (stylized in all caps; , ) is an Estonian hip hop group formed in Võsu in 2015. The members of the group are Kristjan Jakobson (pseudonym "Estoni Kohver" or simply "Kohver"), Mihkel Tamm ("Päevakoer"), Karl Kivastik ("Põhja-Korea" or simply "Korea"), and Priit Tomson ("Lancelot"). They were originally joined by a fifth member, Pavel Botšarov ("Venelane"), who left the group in 2023, starting a solo career under the pseudonym .
Megara
Spanish rock band
Up10tion
Up10tion (; pronounced eobtensyeon for "up tension", acronym for Unbelievable Perfect 10 members Teenager Idol Open Now) is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media in 2015. The group currently consists of seven members: Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bitto, Sunyoul, Gyujin, Hwanhee and Xiao. The group debuted with their first extended play Top Secret. In 2017, they made their Japanese debut with EP ID. Originally as ten, Jinhoo, Lee Jin-hyuk and Kim Woo-seok departed from the group on February 28, 2023.
Electric Fields
Australian electric-soul duo
Joe & Jake
UK duo
VIXX LR
South Korean boy band
Hollywood Vampires
American rock band
Beast in Black
Finnish heavy metal band
Big Thief
American indie rock band (2015–present)
Atarashii Gakko!
Japanese girl group
Snail Mail
Solo musical project of Lindsey Jordan
Viagra Boys
Swedish band
Snuper
Snuper (; meaning "Higher than Super") was a South Korean boy band formed by Widmay Entertainment in 2015, the first Korean pop group from the label. They debuted on November 16, 2015, with the extended play Shall We with the title track "Shall We Dance." The group consisted of six members: Suhyun, Sangil, Taewoong, Woosung, Sangho, and Sebin.
Kids United
French child musical group
Saint Asonia
Canadian-American rock band
Bad Omens
American metal band
Sakurazaka46
, formerly , is a Japanese idol girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. The group was created on August 21, 2015, becoming Nogizaka46's first sister group under the Sakamichi Series. The group was rebranded as Sakurazaka46 after their last concert on October 13, 2020. The group's fans are known as Buddies.
Hanabie.
Hanabie. (Japanese: 花冷え。) is a Japanese metalcore band from Tokyo, formed in 2015. The band consists of singer Yukina, guitarist/singer Matsuri, bassist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. Their music combines metalcore, hardcore punk, and nu metal, with influences from electronica, J-pop and contemporary culture centered around Harajuku district in a style self-described as "Harajuku-core".
Miyagi & Andy Panda
Russian musical duo
Playback
South Korean girl group
100 gecs
American hyperpop musical duo
Abbath
Norwegian black metal band
New Hope Club
British pop rock trio
VAV
South Korean boy band
Hinatazaka46
is a Japanese idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. The group was established as a subgroup of Keyakizaka46 named Hiragana Keyakizaka46 on 30 November 2015, and was renamed and spun off into its own group on 11 February 2019. The group's name is adopted from the alternate reading of Hyūgazaka Street in Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, following the custom of naming groups after sloping streets in the Sakamichi Series. The captain of the group is Mikuni Takahashi and its fans are referred to as .
Her's
'''Her's (also written as thatbandofhers') were an indie rock band from Liverpool, England, composed of English guitarist and singer Stephen Fitzpatrick and Norwegian bassist and backing vocalist Audun Laading. They released a compilation album, Songs of Her's (2017), followed by a full-length studio album, Invitation to Her's'' (2018).
NGT48
NGT48 (pronounced "N.G.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NGT48 is named after Niigata City of Niigata Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NGT48 Theater which is located in the fourth floor of the LoveLa2 shopping mall in Niigata City.
Myth & Roid
Japanese musical group; pop rock band
dArtagnan
German folk and folk rock band
MeloMance
MeloMance () is a South Korean indie folk duo formed by Heaven Company in 2013. The group's name is composed of two words, "melo" and "romance". They debuted on March 10, 2015, with the extended play Sentimental.
Camellia Factory
Japanese idol group
Grey
American electronic music group consisting of brothers Kyle and Michael Trewartha
Burning Witches
Swiss all-female heavy metal band
The Lemon Twigs
American rock band
Ladybaby
Ladybaby is a Japanese kawaii metal musical group, which originally consisted of aspiring photographic models Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya, as well as Ladybeard, the bearded crossdressing persona of Australian male professional wrestler Richard Magarey. On August 1, 2016, the group rebranded itself after Ladybeard's withdrawal from the group, going by "The Idol Formerly Known as Ladybaby", until they returned to the original Ladybaby moniker in 2018.
Sophie and the Giants
British indie pop band
Magnolia Factory
Japanese idol group
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Swiss Latin band
Otyken
Otyken (, ) is a Russian Siberian indigenous music group that mixes elements of local folk music with modern pop, incorporating traditional instruments, lyrics, and languages. 'Otyken' is a word that is used in Chulym language for a sacred place where warriors would lay down their arms and talk. The band was formed in 2015 by Andrey 'Medonos' Chernetsov, and their debut album was released in 2018. As of June 2025, the group has over 2.9 million followers on TikTok, over 250,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and over 1 million subscribers on YouTube with over 250 million views. The band members
Seafret
Seafret is an English rock duo consisting of singer Jack Sedman and guitarist Harry Draper, from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Their debut studio album ''Tell Me It's Real'' peaked at No. 59 on the UK Albums Chart. They are known for their only international hit "Atlantis", which peaked at No. 38 on the UK Singles Chart.
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
English punk rock band
Wild Fire
American rock band