Netizens discuss Trendy Male Idol Groups of past years

It seems like every year, one male idol group is able to gain a large amount of popularity enough to be labeled the “trend” of the year.

Not all groups find success right after debuting, but when they do finally find their success, sometimes they’re able to become a nationwide trend. One netizen recently created a post about trendy male idol groups from 2007 til now, showing which male group appeared to dominate above all others for the year. The post has gained a lot of popularity online, with many agreeing with most of the list. A translation of the post and all the photos can be found below:

2007: DBSK/TVXQ
2008: Big Bang
2009: 2PM
2010: SHINee
2011: BEAST/B3ST
2012: Infinite
2013: EXO
2014: EXO
2015: BTS

Netizen comments:

• Many of these trending groups went on to became the top groups
• Big Bang!!! I remember when they started blowing up
• 2PM in 09 was crazy….
• EXO 2 years in a row!
• BEAST ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
• BTS is seriously trending these days
• EXO Class!!!
• INFINITE
• INFINITE is still so popular!!
•  I think 2015 is EXO and Bigbang…
• This list is exactly accurate for me ㅋㅋ I especially agree with 11 B2ST, 12 Infinite, and 13 EXO
• More like Super Junior for 2009
• I’m a non-fan and I think it’s correct
• No spot for MBLAQ… ㅠㅠ
• I don’t think TVXQ had Korean promotions in 2007 though?
• 2007 and 2008 need to switch
• I think 2016 will be Seventeen
• BTS seems a bit week comparing to the previous groups…
• FT Island for 2007
• The first groups surpassed ‘trend’ stage, they’re now legends
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Source: Instiz via Koreaboo & BBU