15 Most Iconic 2nd-Gen K-pop Groups: 2PM, SHINee, Super Junior, More!

Dabeme has announced its list containing the best 2nd-generation K-pop groups!

In an era that many consider the "golden age," various iconic K-pop acts have been included in the rankings, and several stood out due to their prominence, popularity, and impact on the industry.

Here are the 15 best 2nd-generation K-pop groups, according to Dabeme!

1. 2PM

2PM made it on the list as the No. 1 K-pop group in the second generation. The K-pop act is a six-membered group, who debuted on September 4, 2008.

2. SHINee

The second place was claimed by none other than the "Princes of K-pop," SHINee. The group made their debut in the K-pop industry on May 25, 2008.

3. SS501

The top three was rounded by SS501, who debuted on June 8, 2005.

4. Girls' Generation

5. BIGBANG

6. Super Junior

7. TVXQ

8. Wonder Girls

9. 2NE1

10. CNBLUE

11. T-ARA

12. BIGBANG GD & TOP

13. 2AM

14. Double S 301

15. Super Junior D&E

See the remaining ones below:

16. Super Junior K.R.Y

17. BF

18. ZE:A

19. MBLAQ

20. Supernova

21. U-KISS

22. SM the Ballad

23. f(x)

24. INFINITE

25. B2ST

26. M&D

27. JYJ

28. FT ISLAND

29. Brown Eyed Girls

30. Block B

31. Girl's Day

32. Apink

33. SISTAR

34. Epik High

35. KARA

36. miss A

37. TRAXX

38. 4Minute

39. TEEN TOP

40. After School

41. SISTAR19

42. Trouble Maker

43. Davichi

44. Rainbow

45. WANNABE

Which K-pop groups from the second generation are your favorite artists? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller