While K-pop groups as a whole are already amazing as they are, sometimes entertainment companies create sub-units within groups to allow the artists to showcase different personas and take on different music styles. Here are 10 idol groups with one or more sub-units.
10 K-pop Groups That Have One or More Sub-Units
1. EXO
- EXO-CBX
EXO-CBX is the first sub-unit created within EXO, and it consists of three members namely Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin. The trio made their debut on Oct. 31, 2016 with their first mini-album "Hey Mama!"
- EXO-SC
EXO-SC is EXO's second sub-unit made up of the group's rappers, Sehun and Chanyeol. The duo debuted on July 22, 2019 with their first EP "What a Life."
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2. Girls' Generation
- Girls' Generation-TTS
Girls' Generation-TTS (or TaeTiSeo) is the first official sub-unit of the girl group and consists of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. They released their first EP "Twinkle" back on May 2, 2012.
- Girls' Generation Oh!GG
Girls' Generation also has a second sub-unit and it is called Girls' Generation-Oh!GG. It is composed of Taeyeon, Sunny, Yuri, Hyoyeon, and Yoona. They debuted on Sept. 5, 2018 with their single album "Lil' Touch."
3. INFINITE
- INFINITE H
The first INFINITE sub-unit to debut is INFINITE H, which comprises Dongwoo and Hoya (a former member). The duo dropped their first mini-album "Fly High" on Jan. 11, 2013.
- INFINITE F
INFINITE F is the next to debut on Dec. 1, 2014 with the single "Azure." The unit consists of L, Sungyeol, and Sungjong.
4. GOT7
- JJ Project
JJ Project is the first to make their debut before GOT7. It is made up of Jay B and Jinyoung, who debuted on May 20, 2012 with their first single "Bounce."
- JUS2
GOT7's second sub-unit was formed in 2019 and it is called JUS2. Consisting of Jay B and Yugyeom, the unit debuted on March 5 with their first mini-album "Focus."
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5. Super Junior
- Super Junior K.R.Y.
Comprising Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung, Super Junior K.R.Y. debuted on Nov. 5, 2006 with the single "The One I Love."
- Super Junior-T
The second sub-unit is Super Junior-T, which consists of Leeteuk, Sungmin, Heechul, Shindong, and Eunhyuk. Their debut was on Feb. 23, 2007 with "Rokuko."
- Super Junior-M
This is Super Junior's Chinese sub-unit composed of Zhou Mi, Ryeowook, Sungmin, Donghae, Kyuhyun, Siwon, and Eunhyuk. They debuted on April 8, 2008.
- Super Junior-H
This sub-unit is made up of Shindong, Leeteuk, Yesung, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk. Their debut took place on June 5, 20018 with "Cooking? Cooking!"
- Super Junior D&E
This is the latest Super Junior sub-unit, which comprises Donghae and Eunhyuk. The duo debuted on Dec. 16, 2011 with "Oppa, Oppa."
6. NCT
- NCT U
Among the NCT sub-units, NCT U is the only one that doesn't have fixed members. The unit initially debuted with Mark, Jaehyun, Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, and Ten on April 9, 2016 with "The 7th Sense" and "Without You."
- NCT 127
This unit consists of a total of 10 members, namely Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan. They dropped their first EP "NCT#127" on July 7, 2016.
- NCT Dream
Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Chenle, Jaemin and Jisung make up NCT Dream. The sub-unit debuted on Aug. 25, 2016 with the single "Chewing Gum."
- WayV
WayV is the China-based sub-unit of NCT. It is composed of Kun, Ten, WinWin, Lucas, XiaoJun, Hendery, and YangYang. Their debut was on Jan. 17, 2019 with the single "The Vision."
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7. BIGBANG
- GD & TOP
GD & TOP is a duo consisting of BIGBANG members G-Dragon and TOP. They debuted on Dec. 24, 2010 with their self-titled mini-album.
- GD x Taeyang
G-Dragon and Taeyang make up GD x Taeyang. The duo dropped their first single "Good Boy" on Nov. 21, 2014.
8. LOONA
- LOONA 1/3
This sub-unit is composed of LOONA members Haseul, ViVi, Heejin, and Hyunjin. They debuted on March 13, 2017 with the EP "Love & Live."
- LOONA Odd Eye Circle
Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry are the members of LOONA Odd Eye Circle, which debuted on Sept. 21, 2017 with the EP "Mix & Match."
- LOONA YYXY
LOONA YYXY members include Yves, Chuu, Gowon, and Olivia Hye. The released their first EP "Beauty & the Beat" on May 30, 2018.
9. AOA
- AOA Black
The members of this sub-unit were Jimin, Mina, Yuna, Youkyung, and Choa. They debuted on July 11, 2013 with the single "Moya."
- AOA Cream
Hyejeong, Yuna, and Chanmi make up AOA Cream. The unit dropped its first single "I'm Jelly Baby" on Feb. 11, 2016.
- AOA White
AOA White is a non-promotional sub-unit composed of Seolhyun, Hyejeong, and Chanmi.
10. ASTRO
- Moonbin & Sanha
Moonbin & Sanha is the first-unit of the boy group. The duo debuted on Sept. 14, 2020 with the mini-album "IN-OUT."
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Written by Maria Scott
