Generation 2 20032011 Second Generation evolved in the early 2000s and saw K-pop spreading throughout Asia and beginning to be introduced to the West especially with the slow rise of social media and saw a diversification of concepts and genres and includes idol groups that debuted from 2003 to 2011. Seo Taiji and Boys. New amazing groups have risen and we certainly have stanned so hard but we all know that the second-generation K-pop idols will always have a special place in our hearts.
January 13th 2019 With groups like Wonder Girls 2NE1 and more having closed the curtain on their careers together only a handful of 2nd generation K-Pop groups debuted 2000-2010 continue on.
While Shinhwa is technically a 1st generation K-pop group their continued success in the industry during the time of 2nd generation idols warrants their inclusion on this list. The mid-2000s marked as one of the best years in the Hallyu wave where artists dominated charts and helped pave the way for K-pop to be known for what it is today. Like the 1st generation includes the very first K-Pop idolsgroups the beginning of K-Pop ie. Seo Taiji and Boys.