Already Entered the Transition Period! Here Are 8 K-Pop Groups Referred to as Gen 5 Openers

Kapanlagi.com - The K-Pop generation continues to change, as time goes by many new groups debut and are touted as the openers of the upcoming generation. After the successful generation 4 groups such as STRAY KIDS, IVE, TREASURE, ITZY, aespa, and many more, their success can be described as the success of that generation.

Meanwhile, now many new groups have emerged with younger members, such as BABYMONSTER, xikers, and others who are said to be starting generation 5. However, there is no definite time limit for when the transition to that generation will occur. But, some of these groups are referred to as gen 5 openers. Who are they? Let's find out in the following article!

1. ZEROBASEONE

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ZEROBASEONE is a boy group from the survival show BOYS PLANET which is broadcasted on Mnet. This group consists of 9 members led by Sung Hanbin. The other members are Kim Jiwoong, Ricky, Park Gunwook, Kim Gyuvin, Han Yujin, Zhang Hao, Taerae, and Seok Matthew. The group is managed by Wakeone Entertainment and is expected to be active for the next 2.5 years.

2. BOYNEXTDOOR

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Next, there is BOYNEXTDOOR, this group is a boy group under KOZ Entertainment. This group consists of 6 handsome and talented boys. They debuted on May 30, 2023, with a relatable and sincere music theme.

3. XODIAC

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Having a member from Indonesia, the boy group XODIAC is also known as the opening group of the 5th generation. Under OCJ Entertainment, this group consists of 9 members, namely Zayyan, Leo, Hyunsik, Lex, Beomseo, Davin, Sing, Gyumin, and Wain. This group has also visited Indonesia several times, KLovers.

4. BABYMONSTER

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The most anticipated girl group debut from YG Entertainment is BABYMONSTER. This BLACKPINK's sister group is also expected to be successful like their sister. BABYMONSTER is planned to debut with 7 members, namely Asa, Chiquita, Ruka, Pharita, Ahyeon, Haram, and Rora. Who can't wait for their debut?

5. THE WIND

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Next, there is the boy group THE WIND consisting of seven members. This group is under the management of With US Entertainment and has officially debuted by releasing BEGINNING: THE WIND PAGE. Since their debut, they have shown promising potential and captured the hearts of fans.

6. KISS OF LIFE

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Not only boy groups, girl group KISS OF LIFE has also made their debut and is touted as the opener for the 5th generation. This group also has another name, which is KIOF, and consists of 4 members. They officially debuted on July 5, 2023, under the management of S2 Entertainment.

7. xikers

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After the success of ATEEZ, KQ Entertainment debuted a new boy group consisting of 9 members. They are xikers, who officially debuted on March 30, 2023. The members of this boy group are Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwon, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan.

8. ADYA

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ADYA also doesn't want to be left behind in enlivening the 5th generation of K-Pop. ADYA is a girl group under Starting House Entertainment that debuted on May 9, 2023. This group consists of 5 beautiful girls, namely Yeonsu, Seowon, Sena, Chaeeun, and Seungchae. 

Of the eight groups mentioned above, have any of them entered your fandom, Klovers? 

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