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You can see that BTS really started from nothing and they really climb at the top because Their Workhard! 💜

Stray Kids has been growing at such a constant rate. Proud to stan. Proud to stay.

The fact that GOT7 managed to be up there despite the internal sabotage from JYPE and Div2 is amazing!

The way skz going up each year making me more proud of them especially knowing that they produce their own songs. They stand on their own feet crawling up the stairs. Now they on top! fighting!! Stray kids world domination! #lovestay

BTS said social distancing y’all 🤝 also, congrats to EXO for staying on the chart so long! Legends!

EXO, existing for 9 years already, without proper promotions, 12 members turned into 9, enter in military one by one, doesn't have a group comeback for a year already, having many anti-fans attacking them, rarely see the 9 of them in a one frame in these times, but still have a big impact to the world and not leaving their rank in terms of popularity and the hype. Tbh, they had a big contribution to kpop ❤️

I'm very proud of BTS. They deserve it💜 I'm also proud of ATEEZ, they need more recognition🌸

Can we talk about how SHINee managed to stay relevant for 13 years now, even during the months Taemin was the only one promoting because OnMinKey did their military service?!It has been 13 years and yet they still broke records earlier this year

the fact that EXO are still on the top its going to be 10 freaking years,....Jesus they are really something. those cmb and monster era were legendary.

EXO has been inactive for around 1.5 years and are still in top 2. Kings indeed. So proud of EXO, BTS, Stray Kids and GOT7 ♡.

Wow Hybe domination in top 5 there are BTS, TXT and Seventeen. BTS is really unstoppable and army u're amazing 💜👏 Exo survive in the second Fighting❤️👊 TXT in short time reach the top 5 is really amazing, they deserve it 💙👍

Let's all appreciate these groups: Shinhwa, H.O.T, SS501, tvxq, Suju, highlight/beast, 2pm, vixx, infinite, b1a4, Shinee, Exo, BTS, Seventeen, NCT, GOT7, ikon, Bigbang, astro, stray kids, Ateez, txt, enhypen, winner, wanna one, day6, treasure, btob etc.

the fact that BTS immediately entered the chart just after their debut while they came from an almost bankrupt agency 💃💜

EXO still on top even with no promotion or group activities

I'm so proud of Seventeen, and I'm proud being a Carat 💎💖

Respect to every single artist on this chart. The competition in kpop industry is really really high. They are all making their own legends in their times.

Well, EXO and BTS has good relationship and stayed together Meanwhile, EXO-Ls & Army⚔️⛏️🗡️>_

I'm an ARMY but hats off to EXO for still being on top 2 even though they are really inactive these days

So proud of EXO, they're so consistent, so stable 🥰

so proud of TOMORROW X TOGETHER their musicality, discography, genres and concepts are utterly unique and beautiful. they never fail to bring quality music from title track to every bside since debut 💗

BTS is undeniably the most popular Kpop group now and probably ever, but I have to bow to EXO for maintaining a solid popularity that still allows them to be on top after all the years and without a proper introduction to the rest of the world, outside of Asia. Not comparing but imagine if EXO were given the chance to go bigger outside of the Asian bubble. Just imagine all Kpop groups dominating everywhere.

As an army, exol, ahgase, stay and moa im proud asf. Also Astro is incredible

Super Junior staying relevant up until 2021 is just actually mind blowing. That's more than 15 years being in the kpop industry. Just pure RESPECT

Im so happy I see ATEEZ there, if you stan ATEEZ you know what they have been through, they are from a small company and they gave grown all on their own. Their fandom is small but they are working really really hard:( also ATEEZ has a great concept/storyline ,and they really talented and powerful on stage, you won't regret stanning them

Astro is growing in popularity as a GROUP and that makes me beyond happy. Just because they are from one of the smallest companies out there, they’ve been being pushed off to the side since day 1. Maybe Cha Eunwoo got some attention because of his looks, but the group as a whole was never really appreciated. A small company means less promotions, less activity, and just a worse quality of everything in general. Unlike a lot of groups who immediately get tons of attention because of their company, Astro worked from the bottom ground up. Their company was unstable a number of times and they were being treated unfairly in so many ways just because they weren’t as known. Astro’s fans know how many times they’ve been invited to perform only to get poorly treated constantly. Variety shows even cut out and mistreated the other members and shoved Eunwoo up on top in front of everyone’s faces. Despite all of that, Astro is pushing towards the top after almost 5 years of fighting. Appreciate their efforts and their harsh pasts. Astro is a 6 member group with undeniable talent.

Let's be honest. Bts, Exo and Got7 are the kings of 3rd generation

Super Junior, Big Bang and Shinee were the kings of the 2nd generation

Gotta hand it. SuperJunior, bigbang and shinee..pretty consistent..and they are 2nd gen kpop.

Seeing all the ASTRO 💜 Love just makes me so happy and that we are actually helping and doing something

astro slowly going up makes me extremely proud, let's work hard arohas in the next activities from our boys

TVXQ, SUJU, SS501 just slayed. They were my favs, I missed them 😭. And Exo, they kept losing members plus no proper promotion, they stayed on charts. And BTS, they were from nothing to something. Legends slayed.

Tbh as for TXT , they only debuted in 2019 and they are in 5th position , amazing and also they are the only 1st 4th generation ruling here , so proud of them , it has been only 2 or 3 yrs and they started taking over this world nice job !!!!! Its true that they are being called the KINGS of 4TH GENERATION IT BOYS , they deserve it , nope they deserve more , as of others 4 topmost grps they are from 3rd generation PROUD TO BE A MOA

BTS just entered the chart when they debuted and while they came from a completely bankrupt company and now in 2021 BTS is the biggest boy band in the world the international sensation the only boy band to break soo many records BTS should get an award for breaking their own records

Am happy that astro is there💜😍 Long way to go my boys💜💜💜 Arohas let's gathered here

I'm so proud of ASTRO. Though they are growing slowly I'm happy they are growing. They went through a lot. It made me so proud that they overcame all the difficulties and released music . I hope many people appreciate them . They are very talented.

Stanning Stray kids was the best decition of my life. I feel so proud seeing them get more famous day by day. STRAY KIDS FIGHTING!!

I must say BTS is really on a different level now. Kudos to this group. I remember the days when they werent even so popular (i watched their rookie king before) and i feel so proud as to where these boys are now. 1⃣0⃣0⃣

Damn BTS be social distancing-

Without a slightest promotion, some members in the military and one is China still manages to be top 2. Kings behavior Stan EXO Stan Kings

dang its amazing how got7 was in the top ranks since debut till now

Astro FOREVER!! so proud of them. AROHA FOREVER.

BTS, EXO and GOT7 really are the Top 3 Boy Groups of 3rd Gen and they really ended as the Top 3 here also 🥺🥺

I'm so proud of Shinee... I mean, look at them. They're almost constantly in this chart, until now. They debuted 2008 with an 14 year old in their group, had ups and downs more than any other group with the loss of a member and so much more. I wish they would be recognized more... With one of the most successful solo artist who is considered as one of the best dancers ever, if not the best. The other one whose voice is praised by everyone, being IU's favorite of all time. Another one whose the fashion manager for his whole company, which is tbh a big company. The other one being constantly active as an actor. The other one being one of the best song writers ever. I mean, come on. They deserve SO much more, it's a shame

People don't give super junior enough credit for lasting as long as they do.

I am proud of my STARS, PROUD OF ASTRO🥺🤧🤧🤧🤧 I am glad that their work began to be appreciated, thank you very much, Astro, that you are ... STAN ASTRO OT6 ♡KIM MYUNGJUN > MJ♡ ♡PARK JINWOO > JINJIN♡ ♡LEE DONGMIN > CHA EUNWOO♡ ♡MOON BIN > MOONBIN♡ ♡PARK MINHYUK > ROCKY♡ ♡YOON SANHA > SANHA♡

Exo: Military service, no promotions, no comeback, 3 members left, 1 absent, dating scandals and 1 family father. And still on top 👑

Bts popularity is no joke🔥 They make K-POP to become more and more popular in Worldwide and they literally paved the way for K-pop regardless of gender they are LEGENDS 💜

I was actually so happy just seeing the names of the first gen K-pop idols 😂😂 especially SS501

I'm so happy for stray kids, ateez, the boyz, txt, and got7. They really deserve to be on this list.

EXO and BTS are both insane powerhouses, both having a time when they were the top group, and still today they are within top 2, even with exos hiatus, which speaks volumes. both are phenomenal!

La verdad me siento orgullosa de SKZ ellos realmente han crecido mucho son un grupo increíble y muy completo han sabido afrontar muchas cosas, en especial chan que tuvo que luchar por su sueño durante 7 años hasta que lo logró y junto a 7 chicos super talentosos . . . stan Stray Kids para una mejor vida B)

i love how it's 2021 and BIGBANG still on the chart without a single comeback , comeback rumours , dating news and new issues . this just show why they are called KINGS OF KPOP / LEGENDS OF KPOP / IDOLS OF IDOLS

Exo even though being inactive but still on top 2 kings indeed

I am so proud of Got7 for being in the top for 7 years. So proud that G7 ended up being top three next to iconic BTS and EXO. I am sure GOT7 could possibly lead the ranking at least once but JYPE limited and underrated them so much. Luckily boys can finally breath and develop their talents. Tkanks for their hard work. Fighting!

Exo staying at top for nearly 10 year's is insane, especially since they don't get proper promotions neither is getting into the western market. True king's

EXO and BTS are powerhouse groups, always staying on the top and the fact that Stray Kids is right below both of them makes me so proud. Third in the chart after so little years, they’re truly amazing✨💞

I’m just happy that stray kids and Got7 are on this list. They deserve better ❤️

The way bts went up there little by little and once they became at the top no one could remove them , and the gap omg yes that's what we call a real legend and that's why they are the biggest group in the world 💜

Just a friendly reminder, most popular ≠ better, they’ve all worked extremely hard and Im proud of nearly anyone in this industry

seeing SHINEE there since so long and realizing that TAEMIN is still there and carried his band for a quite a time alone also and kept on giving hits despite everything, respect man🙇‍♀️

If only ASTRO have proper, constant ceos😭 What if they didn't experience those hiatus when they were rookies? What if there's an MV of "I should've held on you" (It really must happen)😭What if they restocked those sold out albums bcs many people are asking for it? 😭 What if they have equal screentime? What if fanmu cast them on a kdrama since they're an acting company (oh cmon)😭 they really deserve more😭 we can do this rohas fightinggggg

I hope ASTRO goes higher than thus.They deserve to be amongst the top.

that moment of confusion as an elf when i see suju-m getting 1st spot more often than the actualy suju line up like- 😃 i was expecting to see some drops in 2016 for suju 'cause they were on hiatus but they are always in the list especially 2019, when they are starting to get up again with the members finished their military services💙

Amazing! Legendary groups! I'm glad to see EXO, still on the charts! Shinee, the hyungs! BTS, of course, the biggest. It isn't surprising they've been on the top for so long.

EXO have been there since their debut which was almost 9 years ago. and been in top 1&2 for many years. Suju for almost 14 years. To say I'm proud of them. Their generation had already passed, still they're popular now. I hope they'll last long

I'm an army but wooh exo, still maintaining their position despite many member being in military and the group having less cbs. Good work

I’m a fan of B.A.P and Vixx so seeing them in the chart made me go “Ayyyyy those my favs!” I was rooting for them to rise higher but alas, I give props to BTS remaining on top! Same with EXO which is another band I use to listen to! Hope one day Monsta X breaks in with the big leagues like the others! 🙏

I used to love SS501. Really miss them a lot. They had so many good songs. Wish they were never disbanded. Still love leader KHJ and one day hope to see them all together

astro, our underrated kings, i hope they'll get recognize soon

ASTRO consists of 6 members, not just eunwoo👆Stop using his face for clout, and stop using 2017 photos🙄

Super junior, a 2nd gen group still at the top in the 4th gen LEGENDS

I'm so proud of SHINee They almost never left this chart and they've been in this industry since 2008! Forever my favorite kpop group ❤ shawol for life

the power got7 has for maintaining a high popularity despite not being promoted to their full potential😩🤌✨

Proud of Astro because they have done so well.. they deserve more... Proud Aroha here! MJ JINJIN CHA EUNWOO MOONBIN ROCKY YOON SANHA A-SEU-TEU-RO!

SS501 were the Kings of Second Generation for sure! Miss them! 😢

I find it so awesome how BTS grew slowly yet gradually, eventually making it to the highest place. Not many people can say that they truly started from the bottom.

Even though jype gave them little to no promotion, Got7 still stayed in the top 3. Im so proud to stan them.

So proud of both GOT7 and Super Junior. They’ve been on the list since their debuts both themselves and with their sub-units. Also with the lack of promotions too. They’re all so hardworking :”)

Proud to know the 4th gen skz were in top 3 with bts & exo❤

damn, super junior literally said we're never going away since they debuted

So happy for astro , how much they have grown

I'm happy to see GOT7 in the top three at the end of this 💚

I feel nostalgic now.. I know all of the groups from the beginning, and feel kinda sad when few people remembers Super Junior and Shinhwa while they were the inventors of Kpop industry 🥺

No soy tan fan de EXO, pero amo como incluso siendo un grupo inactivo se mantuvo en segundo lugar, en fin Stan EXO

Honestly, Super Junior's longevity is amazing.

I respect all those groups that reached such big popularity with their hard work and talent. 🙏 And I do hope ASTRO receives more recognition. These boys are really charismatic, unique and very professional. They have a special aura and warmth.

I'm happy that even though Astro came from a small company that's mainly an acting company. They manage to make it in the top 10! I've been with them since 2016 and I've witnessed how they came from nothing to the point where they were about to disband due to the Company being bankrupt but now look at them now. Their growth was the most satisfying thing I've witnessed. They never changed they remained true to themselves together and succeed. Please support Astro. Thank you

ASTRO deserve so much more recognition :(

My ASTRO FOREVER AND EVER 💜💜💜💜💜💜

Super Junior are legends, kings 💙💙💙💙💙 I'm so proud of my boys. SUJU FOREVER !!!! 💙💙💙💙💙

My Suju that has gone through gen 2, 2.5, 3 and maybe gen 4 is still there in the charts albeit not selling as well as they used to, is really something.

the fact that TXT with only 2 years of debut has remained in the top 5 is amazing and makes me feel proud

Woah EXO the consistency 🔥 can't wait for them to be fully active as a grp again, sooooon!

THE way BTS entered 🔥🔥 and no one can make them down 💜💜💜

i m so proud of STRAY KIDS ! they are in 3rd position 🥺😭 STRAY KIDS EVERYWHERE ALL AROUND THE WORLD !!

SUJU and BIGBANG are still on top 10 among gen 3 and gen 4 idol even they have debuted for 16 and 15 years 😂

all i have to say is that BTS and EXO are the kings of the 3rd generation. their achievements are insane

Bts grew slowly but once they reached the top they did not only steady but also maintained a huge gap

Bts desde 2016 no baja, siempre respetando la distancia, que reyes!!! Estoy tan orgullosa de ellos. ✨