2022 was a year where a lot of things happened in the K-Pop scene. From departure, disbandment and hiatus, many groups also made their debut, some being really successful, mainly among girl groups. If you are curious to learn about the groups which have made their debut in 2022, find out more below.
Kpopmap has noticed that there are many groups confirmed to make their debut in 2023. Stay tuned to this article to find out who they are and when they will debut.
TripleS is a new group under MODHAUS that will establish the world’s first fan-participating girl group. They are expected to be a 24-member group that combines NFTs with K-Pop. They will rotate members between the group and sub-units all based on fans’ opinions. They have been said to debut in 2023. The TripleS sub-unit Acid Angel from Asia made its debut on Oct. 28, 2022, with the mini-album « Acid Angel from Asia: Access ». Their second sub-unit +(KR)ystal Eyes will be the next debut followed by a 10-member sub-unit. The group made their debut on February 13.
You can follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Official Website.
A.iRiD is a new group under ONO Entertainment. It is still unclear whether they will make their debut in December or next year, but they already released a pre-debut single, ‘First Flight’, on Sep.1, 2022. A.iRiD stands for « iridescent« , and their fandom name is Ariel.
Regarding the members, Bell is the first Turkish-Azerbaijani idol, helping the group to gain popularity even before their debut from foreign fans. All four members were officially revealed as part of the lineup in July of this year.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok.
LIMELIGHT is a new group under 143 Entertainment. They released a pre-debut mini album on Sep.29, 2022, and debuted on February 14.
You can follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, Weibo.
Kandis is a new group under 60DGRS. Even though their debut date is still unknown, they released a pre-debut mixtape « Show Me Your Vibe » on March 14, 2022.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook.
Bebez is a new group under BlockBerry Creative. Their debut date is still unknown, but they are really active on social media. The three members participated in the TV Show « Girls Planet 999« .
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, TikTok.
Inter Girls is a new group under BD Entertainment and YOMA Entertainment. They made their American debut on October 21, 2021, but the date of their Korean debut is still unclear.
You can already follow them on their SNS: YouTube, Blog, Instagram, YouTube.
JXENM Girls is a new group under JXENM Entertainment. They’re training in Korea and in the USA, and upload a lot of dance covers.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.
N-DAY is a new group under RJ Entertainment. The group underwent a lot of changes with its member lineup. The debut date is also still unclear.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.
ON AIR is a new group under JStar Entertainment. They should make their debut around February-March of next year and have begun to promote in Japan. Member Kimi participated in the TV Show « Produce 101 » and made her solo debut on Aug. 25, 2017. Another member, SoHyeon also made her solo debut on Dec. 25, 2019.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X.
Witchers is a new group under Blooming Entertainment. Their debut date is still unknown, as it has been postponed due to COVID-19, health problems of the members, and internal circumstances of the company, according to a company’s notice.
WiTCHES is a new group under IN Media. Their debut date is still unknown, but they plan to release a mini album. Their fandom name is Switch.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, YouTube.
TRACER is a new group under Gleamedia. Their debut date is still unknown, as they were supposed to make it in April of this year. They are still active on their social media, but fans are waiting for an update.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok.
KELT9b (formerly called DMZA) is a new group under U S Media Group. They were supposed to make their debut in 2022 but no official date has been revealed yet.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube, X, TikTok.
NextU is a new group under Shinwha Entertainment. They are currently in the process of adding more members, and their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube.
ON1 Rookies is a new group under ON1 Entertainment. Their name is temporary, and they might keep on adding more members. In addition, their debut date is still unclear.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, TikTok, Weibo, YouTube.
PINKBLING is a new group under DY Entertainment. Previously, they were a dance cover group, and their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Official Website.
Seasoning is a new group under DANA Entertainment. They participated in the TV Show « Kookmin Singer« , and their debut date is still unknown.
WizarD is a new group under WD Entertainment. Their debut date is still unknown, so they’re releasing covers in the mean time.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X.
TIM A is a new group under KD Entertainment. Their name is the abbreviation of « This Is Miracle’‘ and they’re linked with the group TIM B under the same company. Their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube.
20. TIM B
TIM B is a new group under KD Entertainment. Their name is the abbreviation of « This Is Miracle’‘ and they’re linked with the group TIM A, under the same company. They recently appeared in the MV ‘Long Live The King’ by the K-Pop group KINGDOM. Their debut date is still unknown.
you can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube.
Clear:I is an independent group. Their debut date is still unknown but they recently started to unveil individual pictures of the members.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, Instagram, TikTok.
Free In Sass is a new group under AMX Entertainment. They recently started to unveil teaser photos, but their debut date is still unclear. In the mean time, they’re releasing covers on their social media.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, TikTok.
GLX is a new global group under Shinwha Entertainment. Their debut date is still unknown, but as almost every member is part of a dance crew, the anticipation for their debut is already present. The group’s slogan is « we will go beyond the state, religion, ideology, and politics. New K-Pop super girl group« .
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram.
Trainee A (temporary name) is a new group under Big Hit Music. They were set to debut in 2022 but their debut was postponed to an unknown date.
Read more detailed information about Trainee A here and the members James, JayJay, and Yorch in these articles.
NOTE: BIGHIT MUSIC announced on December 16, 2022 that Trainee A’s social media accounts will be deleted on December 23, 2022. Yorch later confirms that the Trainee A has disbanded.
THE7 is a new group under Ganada Entertainment. The Thai members of the group were selected through a survival show. The group debuted on January 29, 2023.
You can follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube.
XODIAC is a new group under the Chinese company One Cool Jasco. The group has debuted in Korea last April 25. They are set to debut in China as well, even though they declared their debut date would be in the second half of 2022.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, Instagram, YouTube.
ALLART BOYZ is a new group under ALLART Entertainment. Their debut date is still unclear.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
AMBITION is a new group under ShowBox Entertainment. Members Kyle is a former contestant on the TV Show « Produce 101 » (season 2), and Ryu used to work as CLC’s choreographer. TaeHo was also the leader of the group F.ABLE until his departure, a few months after his debut. Their debut date is still unclear, but they started their pre-debut promotion in Japan.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X.
BXB is a 5-member boy group that has debuted on January 30 under Wolfburn. They started to release pre-debut songs since June 2022.
You can follow them on their SNS: X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Fan Cafe.
THE BIGDIPPER is a new group under A+ Entertainment. They were formerly known as A+ Boys, and their debut date is still unknown. However, they released a pre-debut album, « Shining Star », on Oc. 27, 2022. Their fandom’s name is Gomie.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, TikTok, Fan Cafe, Instagram, YouTube.
8TURN is a new group under MNH Entertainment. They are debuted on January 30, 2023 with their 1st mini album « 8TURNRISE ».
You can follow them on their SNS for updates: Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook.
Daydream is a new group under PIA Entertainment. They released a pre-debut single, ‘Sweet Dreams’, on Sep. 27, 2022, and more recently ‘Step to the Rythm’ on Oct. 12, 2022, but their debut date is unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube.
DIGNITY is a new group under PCS Entertainment. One of the members, Luo, was a former member of the group MASC. Their debut date is unknown but they released a pre-debut single, ‘RAMBO’.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, X (Members), YouTube, TikTok, Fan Cafe.
HAWW is a new group under Biscuit Entertainment. Their name stands for « Heall All the World Wide », and they debuted Febuary 23. JeongGeun is the younger brother of former ASTRO’s Rocky. Read about their relationship here.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube.
MAXIMUM is a pre-debut group. Member WanShin was part of the group CICI under the name Won. Their date is still unknow but their fandom name is Minimum.
You can already follow them on their SNS: X, Instagram, YouTube.
M.I.C is a new group under CJeS Entertainment. One of the members, InHong was a contestant on the TV Show « YG TREASURE BOX » alongside JinBeom. Their debut date is still unknown.
Their debut date is still unknown but you can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, TikTok, X.
n.SSign is a new group formed through the survival show « Stars Awakening« . They are set to be active for two years but their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube.
38. Black A
Black A is a new group under KD Entertainment. The members aren’t officially revealed yet, as is their debut date, but they started to publish covers on their YouTube channel and they might add more members before their debut.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, YouTube.
DREAMER is a new group under THINK ABOUT Entertainment. Their official colors are lemon chrome, cockatoo, and ocean cavern, but their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube.
East Shine is a new group under TM Entertainment. Their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube.
Daily Note is a new group under EDEN Entertainment. Their debut date is still unknown.
You can already follow them on their SNS: TikTok, YouTube.
JYPE LOUD is a pre-debut group under JYP Entertainment. The group was formed through the SBS audition program, « LOUD ». The exact debut date for the group is yet to be announced. Read more about the JYP Loud boy group here.
You may follow them on their official social channel: X.
KQ Fellaz is a pre-debut group signed under KQ Entertainment. The agency announced the members of their pre-debut group last August 2022. They are said to be scheduled to debut on the first half of 2023.
Update: xikers debuted on March 30. Find out what we know about xikers so far in this article. Read all about their debut showcase that Kpopmap had the pleasure of attending here.
Check out their activities through their social media accounts here: TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
BABY MONSTER is a new girl group under YG Entertainment. The agency announced the new girl group last year, on December 30. Check out this article to know more about BABY MONSTER.
Check out the updates about BABY MONSTER through their social media accounts: YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok.
Update: The group is debuting on November, with no exact date announced yet.
45. NCT Hollywood (Tentative Name)
SM Entertainment announced its plans to debut an American localization team for NCT. The members will be selected from an American audition program that is being produced by the agency with the American film production company, MGM. They are scheduled to debut in 2024 and will be active in the US.
46. NCT New Team (Tentative Name)
SM Entertainment will be debuting a new unit for NCT. The team is tentatively called NCT New Team. The members are the winners from the survival program « NCT Universe: LASTART, » consisting of 6 members.
Update: The group is said to be debuting in 2024.
SM Entertainment is said to debut a whole new boy group in 2023. The group is said to be debuting on the 2nd half of 2023. The speculated members are the new male SM ROOKIES.
Update: SM Entertainment announced that they will be debuting RIIZE on September 4, 2023. They boy group will be debuting with 7 members, including former NCT members Shotaro and SungChan.
Check out their updates on their official social accounts: Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok.
Fantagio has announced that they aiming to debut their new group, LUN8, on the first half of this year. The label has revealed 8 trainees who will be debuting: Ian, JunWoo, Takuma, JinSu, EunSeop, Chael, Ji EunHo, and DoHyun.
You can check more updates about LUN8 through their social media channels: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Update: The group is debuting on June 15. Check out this article for 3 things we know about LUN8 so far, including who their members are.
Mnet is forming a boy group through « Boys Planet », the boy group version of the « Girl’s Planet 999 ». The survival idol program will be broadcasting its first episode on February 23. However, the boy group formed after the program yet to be confirmed to be debuting in the same year.
Check out which « BOYS PLANET » contestants are fan-favorites and VOTE for your favorite in this article.
Update: The winners of « Boys Planet » were already announced and they will be debuting as « ZEROBASEONE » (or ZB1) on July 10. Check out the information we have so far about the members of ZEROBASEONE here. You may alo check out their social media channels for updates: Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
50. « R U Next? » Girl Group
Another idol survival program that is being anticipated is « R U Next? », in which a girl group is expected to be form. « R U Next? » is idol survival program hosted by JTBC and HYBE in collaboration. The group to be formed through this program will BE:LIFT LAB’s first girl group. « R U Next? » is currently ongoing, with the program expected to wrap up on September 1.
Update: The final debuting trainees are already announced, and they will be debuting as « I’LL IT ». The exact date of their debut is yet to be disclosed.
51. FE:VERSE
« GIRL’S RE:VERSE » is a idol survival show that aims to create a virtual girl group of 5 members. The survival program has 30 participants who dream to debut in a new world of virtual reality. The participants’ names and identities are hidden, which is a fresh concept offered by the survival show. The debut date of the girl group to be formed after the show is not yet confirmed.
Update: The « GIRLS RE:VERSE » final debut group has been announced and so has their group name. Their group name will be FE:VERSE and you can read about which idols make up the group in this article.
« Fantasy Boys » or « My Teenage Boys » is an idol survival program to be launched by MBC. This program is the male version of the previous idol survival program « My Teenage Girls ». The program is scheduled to start airing on February 2023. Unlike the group formed in the previous season, the final debut group is likely to work as a short-term project group. The group formed after the program wraps up not yet confirmed to debut within the same year.
You can read more about one of the most highly anticipated « Fantasy Boys » trainees Kim GyuRae in this article.
Update: The final debuting group from « Fantasy Boys » have been announced and the group will be called FANTASY BOYS. The debut date is not yet revealed but they are scheduled to debut within the year. Check out more information about FANTASY BOYS here.
Don’t miss out updates about FANTASY BOYS by following them on social media: Instagram, X, X (Members), YouTube.
53. « The Debut: Dream Academy »
HYBE and Geffen Records are collaborating in launching the first-ever HYBE X Geffen Global Girl Group Audition, which aims to create their first US-based girl group. The exact date of debut of the girl group formed through the program is yet to be announced.
KOZ Entertainment is also scheduled to debut a boy group in 2023. The agency has been said to be preparing for the debut of a boy group since the previous year, and it even held an audition program to find the perfect rapper for the said boy group. The boy group is slated to debut in the 1st quarter of 2023.
Update: KOZ Entertainment has announced that their new boy group « BOYNEXTDOOR » is debuting on May 30, 2023. The revealed debuting members are SungHo, LeeHan, WoonHak, JaeHyun, TaeSan, and RiWoo.
Follow their social media accounts for updates: X, X (Members), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
55. PLEDIS Boy Group
Another subsidiary under HYBE, PLEDIS Entertainment, is scheduled to debut a boy group in 2023. It is rumored that PLEDIS’ trainee, Daniel, who participated in « I-LAND » will be part of the debuting members of this group.
MAVE is a virtual girl group debuting under METAVERSE Entertainment and is produced together with Kakao Entertainment. The girl group is debuted on January 25.
Follow MAVE’s activities and updates through their social media channels: Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
HANA is an 8-member girl group under Artcompany SOUL. They debuted on January 8.
Check out their activities through their social media channels: X and Instagram.
58. SWING Entertainment x nCH Entertainment New Group
SWING Entertainment and nCH Entertainment is said to be in collaboration of a new group. The new group is said to be debuting in 2023, but no other further information was revealed.
59. BIGHIT MUSIC Boy Group
BIGHIT was also reported to be debuting a new boy group in 2023. There is yet to be an announcement of the lineup of debuting members.
60. VCHA
JYP Entertainment, Republic Records, and Federal Films team up for the competition series « A2K », which aims to form the next global girl group. The auditions were held last year in September in 5 cities in the US (Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Dallas, and LA). The semi-finalists of the competition will be flown to Korea for an intensive training.
Update: The final debuting trainees are selected and will be debuting with the name VCHA. Their debut date is yet to be announced.
Check out their activities through their socials: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook.
PROJECT C is another group scheduled to debut under JYP Entertainment and Fanling Culture, the Chinese division of the agency. The pre-debut group is consisted of 5 trainees, but it is reported that group will be debuting with 6 members, and is rumored to be debuting in the 1st half of 2023. The group is expected to be active in China. Check out their activities through the social media accounts: Weibo and bilibili.
62. Nizi Project Season 2 Boy Group
JYP Entertainment once again partnered with Sony Music to debut a boy group who will be active in Japan through the Japanese audition show « Nizi Project Season 2 ». The global auditions were held in 2021, and finally, the group is scheduled to be debut in the 2nd half of 2023.
Evermore Muse is a Evermore Entertainment’s pre-debut team. The members include Jo YiYeon (Participant in survival program « Youth Star »), Lee SunWoo (Participant in « Girls Planet 999 »), and Nam YuJu (Another participant in survival program « Youth Star »). The girl group was supposed to debut in 2021 but since they didn’t debut then, fans suspect that they will finally be debuting in 2023. Check out their updates through their Instagram account.
64. Hi-Hat Entertainment Group
Hi-Hat Entertainment is also reported to be debuting a group in 2023. It has not been revealed whether the debuting group will be a girl, a boy or a co-ed group. The agency is said to be holding an audition on April.
65. ADYA
starting House mate is a pre-debut girl group under the starting House Entertainment. The agency announced that they will be debuting a girl group on 2022 but as they haven’t made the debut, fans are expecting that 2023 will be their debuting year.
Update: ADYA debuted under starting House Entertainment on May 9, 2023. The debut group is composed of 5 members: YeonSu, SeoWon, SeNa, ChaeEun, and SeungChae.
Check out the social media accounts of ADYA to be updated about their activities: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok.
The duo debuted on January 13 under A.O Entertainment. Check out their activities and updated through their social accounts: YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook.
S2 Entertainment is reported to be debuting a girl group of 5 members, and it is rumored that former JYP trainee and « SIXTEEN » contestant Natty, Julie Han (Former YG & Swing trainee), and Belle (who composed (G)I-DLE MiYeon’s tracks ‘Softly’ & ‘Charging’; she also was behind the female vocals for NCT Mark’s Child) will be part of their lineup. There are no annoucement of the exact date of their debut.
Update: KISS OF LIFE has debuted in July 5 with 4 members, including the 3 mentioned trainees above, and HaNeul.
Keep up with their updates through their socials: Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube.
68. MOONCHILD
A girl group produced by CDL Entertainment, and co-produced by HYBE Labels Japan is scheduled to debut in 2023. The group was formed from the idol survival program « iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ ». Check out the activities and updates of the group through their socials: Instagram – TikTok – X – YouTube.
Update: The girl group from audition program « iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ » will be debuting as MOONCHILD, with 5 members – Ruan, Uwa, Anri, Hana, and Mirano. They are scheduled to debut on May 5.
69. MZMC Speculated Girl Group
MZMC is believed to be debuting a girl group after he posted a picture of 7 girl trainees on his trainee page. As of the moment, more information about these trainees and their debut date is yet to be revealed. Check out updates by MZMC Trainees here.
70. Brave Entertainment Girl Group
Brave Entertainment is said to be launching a new girl group since 2022. However, details such the number of its members and the exact date of the debut is yet to be revealed.
BEATS Entertainment is also expected to be debuting a girl group after the management agency accepted applications to audition in 2021. Further information is yet to be revealed by the agency.
Update: BEATS Entertainment and DSP debuted YOUNG POSSE on October 18 through their first EP « MACARONI CHEESE ».
Check out their activities through their social media channels: YouTube, Instagram, X (Official), X (Members), TikTok.
72. THEBLACKLABEL (Speculated)
THEBLACKLABEL opened auditions for their first girl group in 2022, which is why K-Pop enthusiasts are speculating that the label will be debuting their girl group this year. Details about the debut date and others are yet to be revealed.
73. IOK Boy Group
IOK Company is also said to be preparing to debut a boy group since 2021 but has not yet debuted any group since, so fans are expecting the management company to be debuting the group this year. No further information about the group is revealed at the moment.
74. 82MAJOR
RARE HOUSE is a group of trainees signed under Great M Entertainment.
Update: 82MAJOR debuted on October 10 with 6 members.
Check out their social media accounts here: Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube.
75. New Beat
New Beat is a trainee boy group under Beat Interactive. The agency has yet to reveal the current members of the trainee group. Check their updates through their Instagram account.
76. GGA Girl Group
GGA also held auditions last year for the girl group they are planning to launch on the 2nd half of 2023. It was said that the girl group will have around 5 to 7 members.
Catch The Young (formerly know as Evermore The Young) is a trainee boy band under Evermore Entertainment. The currently members of the band are NamHyun, KiHoon, and SaNi. The group was expected to debut in 2022 but sincethey haven’t debuted yet, fans are speculating that the band will be debuting in 2023. Check out the band’s updates here – Facebook, Instagram, X.
X:IN is a 5-member girl group under ESCROW Entertainment. The girl group has made their debut on April 11, and the debut members are RoA, Chi.U, E.sha, Nova, and Aria. You can check out the girl group’s updates through their social media channels – Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok.
Learn more about Aria, the Indian member of the group here.
ChoCo Entertainment has announced that they will be debuting a K-Pop group which will usher in the 5th Generation of K-Pop. The pre-debut group is called « ChoCo » and the current members are Jake, Anpan, TJ and Sean. ChoCo’s debut is highly anticipated especially as Francis Kim, who worked with big names in K-Pop such as NCT DREAM, TWICE, EXO’s Chen and BaekHyun, and BIBI, was reported have officially joined the production team of ChoCo.
Keep up with the updates about « ChoCo » through their social media channels: YouTube, Instagram, ChoCo Website.
Read more about how ChoPD (1st Generation Hip-Hop Icon who discovered the genius behind artists like PSY and ZICO) is preparing to debut ChoCo here, and his production plans for the group here.
You can learn about who the ChoCo members Jake and Anpan more here:
Watch them, as well as the other members of ChoCo in their reality show « ChoCo In Hollywood. »
HORI7ON is a 7-member boy group debuting under MLD Entertainment. The group was formed through the survival program « Dream Maker, » which was broadcast on Philippine television in 2022. The boys debuted in the Philippines on March 22, and are scheduled to debut in Korea in July 24, 2023.
You can check the group’s updates on their social media channels: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X , Members’ X.
The Wind is a boy group with 7 members, signed under With US Entertainment (a subsidiary of Around Us Entertainment). The group debuted on May 15.
Don’t miss their updates by checking them on social media: YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok.
CMDM is a new boy group under Command The-M Entertainment. The boys debuted on April 27.
Check their updates here: X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok.
83. ARTMS
Members of LOONA, Choerry, HeeJin, JinSoul, and Kim Lip, who signed with MODHAUS, are said to be promoting through an upcoming girl group project called « ARTMS. » The exact date of debut of the girl group project is yet to be revealed.
Check out the updates of ARTMS here: Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok.
84. Biscuit Girls
Aside from their boygroup HAWW, Biscuit Entertainment is also getting ready to debut a girl group. The debuting members are yet to be finalized, and there is also no debut date confirmed at the moment.
Check out Biscuit Entertainment’s social media accounts for updates: X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube.
85. Blossom
Rainbow E&M is expected to debut Blossom, one of the teams that participated in « Future Idol, » an idol development project by company. They are scheduled to debut on July 21, 2023, with their first single ‘Focus’.
The group is yet to have social media accounts, so you may check « Future Idol » accounts for updates: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
86. B-OURS
B-OURS is a girl group set to debut under Wannabe Entertainment. The debut date for the girls is yet to be confirmed.
Keep up with their updates through their social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
87. MEPC
GBK Entertainment is also gearing for a debut of a girl group this year. The debuting members are yet to be confirmed, as well as their exact debuting date.
Check out their updates through their socials: Instagram, X, YouTube.
88. IB147
IB147 is a pre-debut boy group under HnA Entertainment. While the group made a pre-release with their single ‘Over Shock’, their actual debut date is yet to be revealed.
Check out their updates here: X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
89. VI’ENX
VI’ENX is a pre-debut boy group under Nature Space Entertainment. The group released a pre-debut album « On my way, » which was released on April. The official debut date of the boy group is unknown.
Check out VI’ENX’s socials here: X, Instagram, TikTok.
90. Chrome Entertainment Trainees
Chrome Entertainment is also reported to be preparing for the debut of a girl group. However, the debut date is not yet set.
Check Chrome Entertainment’s social media accounts for updates: Instagram, YouTube.
91. R3PLAY
R3PLAY is an girl group expected to debut under AMP Media. The group was used to be called « WeGirls4U, » until they changed their name on their social media account. The debut date of the girl group is not yet confirmed.
Check out their social media accounts here: Instagram, TikTok.
92. LEGEND Entertainment Trainees
LEGEND Entertainment previously announced that they were holding auditions for a 5-member girl group that is expected to debut on the first half of 2023. However, the debut didn’t take place in the first half of 2023, and the agency once again posted that they are holding auditions for a global girl group last April. The exact debut date of the LEGEND Entertainment global girl group is still unknown.
Check out LEGEND Entertainment’s Instagram for more updates.
93. SMNGG (SM New Girl Group)
Aside from SM’s plans to debut a new NCT unit and another boy group, the company was also said to be preparing to debut a girl group this year. It is said that the new girl group is expected to have 8 members. The new girl group will be SM’s first girl group after aespa’s debut in 2020.
Check out SM Entetainment’s social channels for more updates: Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook.
94. D-ONE
D-ONE is a group under Mainbase Entertainment. The group has debuted and has been promoting in Japan from November 26, 2022. The group’s debut date in Korea is yet to be announced.
Check out their activities here: Instagram, YouTube, X, TikTok.
95. Grid Entertainment Boy Group
GRID Entertainment is reported to debuting a boy group in the latter half of 2023. Former Trainee A’s Yorch Yongsin was announced to have joined the agency, and is said to be part of the debuting boy group.
Check out updates about the GRID Entertainment boy group through their Instagram account.
96. SuperEight
CTD E&M is reported to be launching a project called « SuperEight, » which is set to for a new boy group that they are aiming to debut in the latter half of 2023.
Check out updates about SuperEight through their socials: Instagram, X.
97. LeanBranding Girl Group
LeanBranding is holding auditions across Korea to form a new girl group. It was also reported that Shinhwa’s MinWoo, who recently has signed with the company, will be the new girl group’s producer.
Check more updates about LeanBranding’s new girl group by following their account.
After their participation in the idol survival program « Boys Planet, » the WAKEONE trainees are speculated to be debuting in 2023 as well. There are no official announcements as to whether the 4 trainees will be joined by more trainees.
Update: « Boys Planet » trainees Keita, Park HanBin, Lee JeongHyeon, Yoo SeungEon, Ji YunSeo, Mun JungHyun, and Park JiHoo are announced to be debuting as part of the boy group EVNNE. The group’s activities will be managed by Jellyfish Entertainment. The group debuted on September 19.
To keep up with their updates, check out the trainees’ official social media channels: X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube.
99. PLAVE
PLAVE is a virtual boy group consisted of 5 members. They made their debut under VLAST on March 12, 2023.
Check out their activities through their socials: X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook.
Former MASC members HeeJae and Ireah redebuted as SEVENUS under PCS Entertainment on July 31.
Check out their updates through their socials: X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
101. JANUARY
JANUARY is a 4-member girl group who debuted on August 24 with the track ‘Remember’.
Keep up with their updates by checking their social media channels: X, Instagram.
102. E:LFIN
E:LFIN is currently a 3-member girl group who debuted with their first single album “LOVE:ON” on July 18. Auditions are still being held for additional members that will be added into the group later on.
Check out their updates here: Instagram, YouTube.
103. TMC
TMC is a pre-debut duo rumored to debut in 2023. They released a pre-debut digital single ‘Color’ in June but there are still no announcements as to when they will be officially debuting.
Follow their official social media channels: Instagram, X.
104. BABYS
BABYS is a 3-member girl group who debuted on June 20 with their first single album « Unlock It. »
Check out their activities here: Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube.
105. Two Sisters
Two Sisters is a trot duo who debuted under JG STAR Entertainment on June 19, with their single ‘Love’s Macchiato’.
Check out the official pages of JG STAR Entertainment for their updates: Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook.
106. Bunny.T
Bunny.T is a 4-member girl group who debuted on June 19 under W2 Company. They made their debut with their single album « BODY SHAKE. »
Check out their updates here: Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok.
107. (M)IRROR
(M)IRROR is a 5-member boy group who has debuted on May 12 under ConH Entertainment, with their 1st single album « White Moon. »
Check out their activities through their socials: Instagram, X.
108. ikling
ikling is a 4-member independent project girl group made up of non-trainees who are trying to become an idol. The group debuted under Dahaum Entertainment on April 28 with their first single ‘Stargram’.
The girl group currently has no official social media channels.
109. WE:A
WE:A is 4-member boy group consisting of former members of the boy group Bigflo. The group redebuted on March 29 with their single album « 24/7:TWENTY-FOUR/SEVEN. »
Check out their updates here: X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
110. Delight
Delight, one of the teams that participated in « Future Idol, » an idol development project by Rainbow E&M, debuted on March 31 with their single ‘Neverland’.
The group is yet to have social media accounts, so you may check « Future Idol » accounts for updates: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
111. JUJU SECRET
JUJU SECRET is a project girl duo formed through the show « Hangout With Yoo. » The 2 members are actress Park JinJoo and Lee MiJoo.
The girl duo doesn’t have official social media channels.
112. RuViChe
RuViChe is a 4-member trot girl group who debuted on March 23 under S-Media Solution with their single ‘Minsu of Delivery’.
Check out their activities through their Instagram account.
113. QI.X
QI.X is a 4-member group made up of queer members. They made their debut under the independent label Sweet Potato Productions on March 22, through their single ‘Lights Up’.
Follow their official social media channels: YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram.
114. LA FLOR
LA FLOR is a 5-member girl group formed by the Ulsan Ivy Broadcasting Arts Academy. The group previously debuted in 2022 under the name Luminous but has redebuted in March 13 of this year through their single ‘ROTATION’.
You may check their updates through the the IBMUSIC Ulsan Instagram and YouTube channel.
A-Plus is a girl group made up of Howon University students are majoring in the K-Pop department. They debuted on March 1 with their single ‘Candle Light’.
Check out their activities through their official Instagram account.
116. Ascension
Ascension, one of the teams that participated in « Future Idol, » an idol development project by Rainbow E&M, debuted on February 24 with their single ‘Like A Star’.
The group is yet to have social media accounts, so you may check « Future Idol » accounts for updates: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
117. Clair
Clair is another girl group from « Future Idol » who debuted on February 10 with their single ‘Dubi dubi dum dum’.
The group is yet to have social media accounts, so you may check « Future Idol » accounts for updates: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
118. Cherish
Another group from « Future Idol, » Cherish is a girl group that debuted under Rainbow E&M on January 12 through their single ‘Bloom’.
The group is yet to have social media accounts, so you may check « Future Idol » accounts for updates: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
119. ONEST
ONEST is a 9-member girl group created by Dongah Institute of Media and Arts’ K-Pop department. The girl group’s official debut date is yet to be announced
Check out their activities through Dongah Institute of Media and Arts’ official Instagram account.
EL7Z UP is the 7-member project girl group formed from the idol survival program « Queedom Puzzle. » The girls are scheduled to make their official debut as a new group on September, but the exact date is yet to be announced.
To follow the updates of EL7Z UP, follow them on their social media accounts: X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
TIOT is a 4-member pre-debut unit under Redstart ENM. The members Kim MinSeoung, Kum JunHyeon, Hong KeonHee, and Choi WooJin were previously participants in the idol survival program « Boys Planet. »
To follow the updates of TIOT, follow them on their social media accounts: X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok.
Loossemble is a new 5-member girl group made of 5 LOONA members HyunJin, YeonJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu. They are debuting on September 15.
To follow their activities, check out their social media channels: X, Instagram, YouTube.
TOZ is a 4-member boy group debuting on September 27 under YY Entertainment. The members Anthonny, Hart (Haruto), Takuto, and Yuto are all previous participants of the idol survival program « Boys Planet. »
Check out the group’s updates on the social media channels: X, Instagram.
FNC Entertainment announced that they are preparing to debut a new boy group. It is reported that the group will be debuting with 7 members. The debut date of the new group is not yet announced.
Update: FNC Entertainment announced that they will be debuting AMPERS&ONE on November 15, 2023, with 7 debuting members.
You may check updates about the new group by following them in their social media accounts: X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok.
ONE PACT is another boy group set to debut under Ganada Entertainment for the 2nd half of 2023. The group is made up of Boys Planet trainees JongWoo, Jay Chang, SeongMin, and YeDam, and former Ciipher member TAG.
Check out the group’s updates on the social media channels: X, Instagram.
126. Newb
Newb is a pre-debut group with an unknown debut date. It is also yet to be revealed which entertainment company is debuting the said group. It is speculated that former W.A.O member HeeMin is redebuting with this group, and that there will be a total of 6 members debuting.
Check out this group’s update by following their Instagram account.
127. eite
eite is a 7-member girl group debuting under EVA Entertainment on November 3. They are slated to release their debut album « INDEPENDENT WOMAN. »
Be updated with their activities by following them on their social channels: Instagram, TikTok, X.
128. ATTRAKT X JTBC Girl Group
ATTRAKT, in collaboration with JTBC, is said to be forming a new girl group project. The debuting details such as date of debut, nor the number of debuting members, are yet to be announced.