Grammy has announced 11 notable Kpop rookie groups (11 Rookie K-Pop Acts To Know In 2024). The groups included in this list are BABYMONSTER, BoyNextDoor, I'LL-IT, Kiss of Life, , NiziU, RIIZE, NCT WISH, Triple S, TWS and VCHA.
Source: YG Entertainment
Grammy explained about BABYMONSTER: "They will continue the girlcrush concept of 2NE1 and YG Entertainment's senior Blackpink."
Regarding BoyNextDoor, the company introduced: "BoyNextDoor is the first boy group produced by Hybe's KOZ Entertainment subsidiary.
Regarding the upcoming group, I'LL-IT is predicted: "Although they have not yet announced their music to the world, they will become Hybe's impressive girl group. After Le Sserafim and New Jeans, the group will become another strong girl group for Hybe."
Regarding Kiss of Life, "It's a four-member group with a feminine concept" and pointed out, "Member Natty's solo song 'Sugarcoat', which reminds us of Y2K R&B, is one of the notable hits." most surprising in Korea last year."
Source: JYP Entertainment, HYBE x Geffen Records
Regarding JYP Entertainment's Japan-based girl group NiziU, "They released their first official K-pop song last year and are the biggest girl group in recent years."
Additionally, Grammy said SM Entertainment will be the busiest K-pop company in the music industry by 2024 and said: “SM will likely be even busier in the K-pop scene this year thanks to the growth of RIIZE. ”
Regarding NCT's last unit, NCT WISH, "As they were about to debut, they released pre-debut singles 'Hands Up' and 'We Go!' at the end of last year, they spread dynamic and bright energy around the world."
Source: MODHAUS, S2 Entertainment
About TripleS, Loona producer Jaden Jeong said: "The team will make you feel like you are choosing your own adventure book."
Regarding TWS, "This is the first boy group launched by Pledis Entertainment in 9 years since Seventeen, and is also the most anticipated new K-pop group this year."