2005–2012 · 11 groups · 65 idols
The pioneers who built the Hallyu wave. From TVXQ and BIGBANG to Girls Generation, these groups established K-pop as a global phenomenon.
2nd Generation K-pop groups debuted between 2005 and 2012. 11 groups: 2NE1, 2PM, APINK, BIGBANG, BTOB, EXO, GIRLS GENERATION, INFINITE, SUPER JUNIOR, VIXX, WONDER GIRLS.
Our database includes 11 2nd Gen groups with 65 idols total.