Check Out The Most Popular 3rd Gen K-Pop Groups In Japan, Taiwan, And the Philippines

by Victoria Marian Belmis / Sep 27, 2021 08:42 AM EDT

The 3rd-generation K-Pop group saw the transition of K-Pop into the globally-loved music genre it is today. Groups like BTS, TWICE, GOT7, MONSTA X, and BLACKPINK have played crucial roles in promoting K-Pop overseas. In this article, we listed the most popular K-Pop groups of the 3rd-generation in 3 different Asian countries including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Check out the list to see if your bias made it to the rankings.

Japan

Japanese fans are some of the most loyal and dedicated fandoms. Adding to their dedication is their spending power. For such reasons, Japan is a crucial market for K-Pop idol groups.

#1 BTS from HYBE Labels

#2 NCT from SM Entertainment

#3 BLACKPINK from YG Entertainment

#4 GOT7 formerly from JYP Entertainment

#5 iKON from YG Entertainment

#6 TWICE from JYP Entertainment

#7 MOMOLAND from MLD Entertainment

#8 MAMAMOO from RBW Entertainment

#9 MONSTA X from Starship Entertainment

#10 EXO from SM Entertainment

Taiwan

There are a number of Taiwanese idols who have successfully debuted in a K-Pop group. Some of the popular idols from Taiwan are TWICE's Tzuyu and (G)I-DLE's Shuhua among many others. Due to this, K-Pop is growing in Taiwan.

#1 BTS from HYBE Labels

#2 EXO from SM Entertainment

#3 TWICE from JYP Entertainment

#4 MAMAMOO from RBW Entertainment

#5 BLACKPINK from YG Entertainment

#6 GOT7 formerly from JYP Entertainment

#7 MOMOLAND from MLD Entertainment

#8 OH MY GIRL from WM Entertainment

#9 SEVENTEEN from Pledis Entertainment (HYBE Labels)

#10 NU'EST from Pledis Entertainment (HYBE Labels)

Philippines

Filipinos love K-Pop and their admiration goes beyond just the music.