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[Opinion] These Are the Top 3 Representative Male Idol Groups of the 4th Generation

From top to bottom: Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and Tomorrow X Together

Most people agree the 4th generation of K-pop idols started in earnest in 2018 which means since we're four years into the next generation, there are surely some frontrunners who stand out amongst the crowd. It's no secret that 4th gen male idols at least in South Korea are not doing as well digitally on the charts while their physical album sales are high. However, I believe the following three groups represent the 4th generation of male idols:


3. ATEEZ

ATEEZ while they are much more popular overseas they're energetic and have dominating stage presence. I do enjoy some of their songs and I think "Fireworks(I'm the One)" is their strongest lead single to date. I also like their performance heavy song "Hala Hala" as well. Member Hongjoong has a major hand in the production and composition of their music alongside their longtime producer EDEN.


2. Tomorrow X Together

Over the past few years, Tomorrow X Together has come into their own musically by embracing the pop/rock and pop-punk sound. Their strongest body of work to date is The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE. However, their latest project Minisode 2: Thursday's Child was underwhelming and some of the ideas were poorly executed. However, despite this, there's still more room for them to grow and showcase their talents.


1. Stray Kids

Stray Kids are a unique group within the K-pop industry because the group was not put together by their company JYPE. Instead, the company trusted a trainee by the name of Bang Chan who trained for seven years to form the debut team that would later go on to become Stray Kids. Stray Kids are a self-producing idol group they have a major hand in composing, producing, and arranging their music. They have even developed their own distinct sound and are more popular internationally than domestically. However, after their appearance on 'Kingdom,' their fanbase in South Korea has grown and they haven't peaked yet. They are excellent performers on stage, charming, and charismatic. 

Who are your top 3 male idol groups from the 4th generation of idol groups? 

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