9 Co-ed K-Pop Groups You Should Know, Urban Zakapa - Triple H

Kapanlagi.com - When hearing the word K-Pop, people will surely remember boybands and girlbands. However, did you know that there are also K-Pop groups whose members consist of both men and women? Yes, these groups are called co-ed groups.

Although not as many as boybands and girlbands, co-ed groups are also quite popular in Korea. Offering something fresh and unique chemistry among their members, co-ed groups are loved by K-Pop music enthusiasts. Want to know some co-ed groups in South Korea? Let's find out more below!

1. Urban Zakapa

Urban Zakapa © Song When We Were Two

Having a unique name, Urban Zakapa is a combination of the words urban and the acronym for zappy, kaleidoscopic, and passionate. The group debuted in 2009 and officially became a trio in 2012. Urban Zakapa consists of 2 male members, Kwon Sun Il and Park Yong In, and one female member named Jo Hyun Ah. Previously under Fluxus Entertainment, the group has now moved to MakeUs Entertainment since 2016. Offering R&B and Ballad music, Urban Zakapa's songs are able to touch and captivate their listeners.

2. MFBTY

MFBTY © Album WONDALAND

Being one of the legendary groups, MFBTY is a highly respected group in the Korean music industry. The name MFBTY itself is an abbreviation for My Fans Better Than Yours, which signifies the group's deep love for their fans. The group consists of three members, Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, and Bizzy. In terms of music, their songs lean more towards the hip-hop genre as MFBTY itself consists of 2 rappers and one vocalist.

3. 8Eight

8Eight © Album THE FIRST

8Eight is a trio music group consisting of Baek Chan, Lee Hyun, and Joo Hee. They have debuted since 2007 until 2014. In February 2020, they released a reunion single titled Again Deceived In Love. Not much is known, this group was actually under BigHit Entertainment before deciding to disband because two members did not renew their contracts with the agency.

4. KARD

KARD © Album RED MOON

Consisting of two pairs of male and female members, KARD successfully caught the attention of netizens even before their official debut. The group, consisting of BM, Jiwoo, J.Seph, and Somin, presents upbeat songs often infused with Latin music nuances. Having strong chemistry, fans wonder if the KARD members are not falling in love with each other?

5. Koyote

Koyote © Album REBORN

Koyote is a 90s group known for their energetic dance-pop songs. Despite several member changes and hiatuses, this group still exists. Now, the group consisting of Kim Jong Min, Shin Ji, and Bbaek Ga is reuniting and releasing a new album titled REBORN.

6. SSAK 3

SsakSeuli © Instagram/rain_oppa

Through the show HANGOUT WITH YOO, Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Hyo Ri, and Rain formed a co-ed group called SSAK 3. In Korean, SSAK 3 means 'sweeping clean,' and the name was chosen because the members hope to sweep the music charts in Korea and have a successful summer. Don't forget to listen to SSAK 3 songs, KLovers!

7. Triple H

Triple H © Album RETRO FUTURISM

Performing a relatively short promotional period, Triple H debuted in 2017 with members consisting of Hyuna, Edawn, and Hui of Pentagon. Under Cube Entertainment, the group debuted with a song titled 365 Fresh. After only one comeback, Triple H disbanded due to Hyuna and Edawn being known to be dating and subsequently leaving Cube Entertainment.

8. Co-Ed School

Co-Ed School © Mini Album SOMETHING THAT IS CHEERFUL AND FRESH

Co-Ed School is a group with 11 members formed by Core Contents Media in 2010. The group consists of 6 males and 4 females, namely Soomi, Kwangheng, Yoosung, Taewoon, Kangho, Chanmi, Noori, Hyoyoung, Hyewon, Sungmin and in December, Eunkyo was added for the sub-unit 5Dolls. They made their debut with the single Too Late at the end of September 2010.

9. Akdong Musician

Akdong Musician © Instagram/akmuchanhk

Akdong Musician or AKMU is a music duo from South Korea, consisting of siblings Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun. They won the talent search competition K-POP STAR season 2. Currently, they are actively pursuing their careers under the management of YG Entertainment.

These are some co-ed groups from South Korea. Which one is your favorite?

Written by: Ghariza Fathia

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