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Aespa
Aespa ( ; , stylized in all lowercase or as æspa) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The group is known for popularizing the metaverse concept and hyperpop music in K-pop. Aespa debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single "Black Mamba", which achieved the highest number of views in 24 hours for a K-pop group's debut video. Their third single, "Next Level", was released in May 2021 to widespread commercial and critical success, peaking at number two on the Circle Digital Chart and earning the daes
Enhypen
Enhypen (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Belift Lab. Formerly a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation, the group was formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land. The group consists of six members: Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, Heeseung left the group in March 2026. They debuted on November 30, 2020, with the extended play (EP) Border: Day One.
People Power Party
right-wing populist political party in South Korea
STAYC
STAYC (; , acronym for Star to a Young Culture) is a South Korean girl group formed by High Up Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, and J. Mainly produced by K-pop duo Black Eyed Pilseung, they debuted on November 12, 2020, with the release of their debut single album Star to a Young Culture. From September 2023 to March 2024 they embarked on their first world tour.
NiziU
NiziU (; ) is a Japanese girl group formed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan through the reality-survival program Nizi Project (2020). The group is composed of nine members: Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina. Active in both Japan and Korea, NiziU debuted on December 2, 2020, with the release of their debut single "Step and a Step", and made their Korean debut on October 30, 2023, with the release of their single album "Press Play".
Purple Kiss
South Korean girl group
Secret Number
South Korean girl group
P1Harmony
P1Harmony (; Japanese: ; Acronym: P1H) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by FNC Entertainment, consisting of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. The group was introduced through the film P1H: The Beginning of a New World on August 27, 2020, and later debuted on October 28, 2020, with their first EP Disharmony: Stand Out.
Weeekly
Weeekly () is a South Korean girl group formed by IST Entertainment (formerly Play M Entertainment). The group was IST Entertainment's second girl group in ten years, after Apink. The group consists of six members: Soojin, Monday, Soeun, Jaehee, Jihan and Zoa. The group debuted on June 30, 2020, with their debut EP, We Are. Originally a septet, Jiyoon left the group on June 1, 2022, citing mental health issues.
Cravity
Cravity () is a South Korean boy band formed by Starship Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, and Seongmin. They debuted on April 14, 2020, with their extended play, Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are.
Wooah
Wooah (; ; , stylized in all caps; formerly known as woo!ah!) is a South Korean girl group under H Music Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Nana, Wooyeon, Sora, Lucy, and Minseo. The group debuted on May 13, 2020.
WEi
WEi (; Japanese: ウィーアイ) is a South Korean boy band formed by Oui Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Jang Dae-hyeon, Kim Dong-han, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Yo-han, Kang Seok-hwa, and Kim Jun-seo. The group made their debut on October 5, 2020, with their extended play Identity: First Sight.
TO1
TO1 (; formerly known as TOO) (stylized in all caps) was a South Korean boy band formed by Mnet's 2019 reality show To Be World Klass. The group debuted on April 1, 2020, with their first mini album Reason For Being: Benevolence with "Magnolia" serving as the title track.
Cignature
Cignature (; commonly stylized in all lowercase) was a South Korean girl group composed of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee. Formed by C9 Entertainment and managed under their exclusive girl group sub-label J9 Entertainment, the group made their debut on February 4, 2020, with their debut single "Nun Nu Nan Na". The group officially disbanded on December 3, 2024.
MCND
MCND (; acronym for "Music Creates New Dream") is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media. The group consists of five members: Castle J, Bic, Minjae, Huijun, and Win. They debuted on February 27, 2020, with the extended play (EP) Into the Ice Age.
TVING
TVING () is a South Korean exclusive subscription video on-demand, over-the-top, streaming television service operated by TVING Corporation, a joint venture comprising CJ Group, Naver and JTBC by its JTBC Studios, now called SLL. TVING distributes television series, specials, variety shows, films, documentaries, animations, and sports.
Drippin
Drippin (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Woollim Entertainment in 2020. The group composed of six members: Hyeop, Yunseong, Changuk, Dongyun, Minseo, and Junho. Originally a seven-member group, Alex departed from the group on July 28, 2023 due to poor health conditions and anxiety concerns. The group officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the EP Boyager.
Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi
South Korean musical duo
BAE173
BAE173 () is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by PocketDol Studio. The group debuted on November 19, 2020, with their first EP Intersection: Spark. The group currently consists of seven members: J-Min, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha, and Bit. Originally a nine-member group, Dohyon left the group on June 22, 2023, following the contract termination. Hangyul's contract with the label ended on February 28, 2026.
The People's Party
2020–2022 political party in South Korea
Lunarsolar
Lunarsolar (stylized in all-caps; ) was a four-member South Korean girl group formed by JPlanet Entertainment. The group debuted on September 2, 2020, with their single album Solar: Flare. On May 22, 2022, JPlanet Entertainment announced the disbandment of the group, following the termination of the members' contracts.
E'Last
'''E'Last''' (, pronounced "El-Last" and commonly stylized as E'LAST), previously known as EBoyz (), is a South Korean boy band formed by E Entertainment. The group is composed of seven members: Rano, Choi In, Baekgyeul, Romin, Won Hyuk, Wonjun, and Yejun. Originally an octet, Seungyeop left the group on June 22, 2025. They debuted on June 9, 2020, with their first mini album Day Dream and its lead single "Swear" ().
LG Energy Solution
South Korean battery maker
Ioniq
Ioniq (stylized in all caps) is an automotive sub-brand and a division of Hyundai Motor Company with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The sub-brand was established in 2020 as a sub-brand for Hyundai's electric vehicle line-up. The sub-brand is slated to aid Hyundai to achieve a targeted 1 million electric vehicle sales annually by 2025, with the Ioniq brand projected to contribute 560,000 of those sales.
DKB
South Korean boy band
Chungnam Asan FC
Football club in Asan, Korea
BtoB 4U
South Korean boy band
Red Square
Redsquare (, stylized as REDSQUARE) was a five-member South Korean girl group formed by About Entertainment and managed by ICONIC Music & Entertainment. The group debuted on May 19, 2020, with their single album Prequel.
Parc1
Parc1 () is a complex of buildings in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. It stands tall and contains 69 floors. Construction stopped in 2011 but resumed in early 2017.
Moonbin&Sanha
Korean band
Refund Sisters
South Korean pop group
K3 League
South Korean association football league
H&D
H&D () was a South Korean duo formed by Pocketdol Studio in 2020. The duo debuted on April 21, 2020, with Soulmate.
SSAK3
SSAK3 () is a seasonal South Korean supergroup formed on the MBC variety show Hangout with Yoo. The group consists of members Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Hyori and Rain, using the stage names U-Doragon, Linda G and B.Ryong, respectively. They made their debut with the single "Beach Again" on July 25, 2020. The group members have planned for the group to potentially be a seasonal group promoting during summer and winter.
CRAXY
Craxy (; stylized in all caps), formerly known as Wish Girls, is a South Korean four-member girl group formed by Level ENM in late 2018. The group consists of four members: Woo-Ah, KaRin, Hye Jin, and Swan. Originally a five-piece ensemble, member ChaeY left the group. They debuted on March 3, 2020, with their extended play (EP) My Universe.
Basic Income Party
political party in South Korea
Pro-Park New Party
political party in South Korea
Botopass
Botopass (; Born to be Passion) was a South Korean girl group formed by WKS ENE and JMG in 2020. The group debuted on August 26, 2020, with Flamingo. The group consisted of 8 members: Mihee, Jiwon, Cui Xiang, Seoyoon, Ria, Harin, Shiho and Ahyoon. The group officially disbanded on August 25, 2022, without two years of activity.
Open Democrats
2020–2022 political party in South Korea
Transition Korea
political party in South Korea
GOLDMEDALIST
Goldmedalist (; stylized in all caps) is a privately held South Korean entertainment company established in 2019 by Lee Sa-rang and Kim Mi-hye. It currently manages actors Kim Soo-hyun and Seol In-ah. It has also co-produced the television series ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay in 2020 and One Ordinary Day'' in 2021.
Livelihood Party
South Korean political party
K4 League
South Korean association football league
MBC News Now
South Korean television channel
Future Korea Party
2020 political party in South Korea
Together Citizens' Party
2020 political party in South Korea