Ranker MusicUpdated May 14, 2021 13.7k votes 1.6k voters 9.5k views35 items
List RulesNo disbanded groups.
After ranking the best Kpop groups, it's time to rank the most popular K-pop sub-units right now. Featuring duos, groups with 3 members, and more, this list of Kpop subunits includes new subunit groups, like Girls' Generation Oh!GG and Pristin V.
Other good current Kpop subgroups include NCT Dream, Gugudan SEMINA, Loona Odd Eye Circle, and EXO-CBX.
Vote up the best sub-units in K-pop today, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.
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11221Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi, often stylized as Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI, is the first sub-unit of South Korean girl group Red Velvet, formed by SM Entertainment in 2020. It is composed of members... more2
526295Girls' Generation-Oh!GG is the second sub-unit of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, formed by SM Entertainment in 2018. The group is composed of five Girls' Generation members who remained... more- 3670398
NCT 127
K-popNCT 127 is the second sub-unit and Seoul-based unit of the South Korean boy band NCT. The unit debuted on July 7, 2016, with their first extended play (EP) NCT #127. The group composed of nine... more - 4604363
EXO-CBX
K-pop, Dance popExo-CBX is the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy group Exo. Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2016, the group is composed of three Exo members: Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin. Their debut... more - 5633395
NCT Dream
K-popNCT Dream is the third sub-unit and Seoul-based unit of the South Korean boy band NCT. The unit debuted on August 24, 2016 with their single "Chewing Gum." The unit consists of seven members: Mark,... more - 6619386
NCT U
K-pop, Hip hopNCT U is the first sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, consisting of seven members: Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun and Mark. NCT U released double digital singles "The 7th Sense" on... more - 7230114
EXO-SC
K-pop, Hip hopExo-SC is the second official sub-unit of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2019, the group is composed of two Exo members Chanyeol and Sehun. Their debut extended play... more - 8390249
Girls' Generation-TTS
K-pop, Dance popAlbums: Twinkle, Holler
Girls' Generation-TTS (also known as TTS, TaeTiSeo, or Girls' Generation-TaeTiSeo) is the first sub-unit of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, formed by SM Entertainment in 2012. It is... more - 94510
WJSN CHOCOME
K-popWJSN CHOCOME is the first sub-unit of South Korean girl group WJSN, formed by Starship Entertainment. They debuted on October 7, 2020 with the single album "Hmph!".... more - 104511
WJSN THE BLACK
K-popWJSN THE BLACK is the second sub-unit of South Korean girl group WJSN, formed by Starship Entertainment. They debuted on May 12, 2021 with the single album "My Attitude".... more - 11311285
OH MY GIRL BANHANA
K-popOh My Girl Banhana is the first sub-unit of South Korean girl group Oh My Girl. The group consists of three members: Hyojung, Binnie, and Arin. They debuted on April 2, 2018 with their single "Banana... more - 12225222
Jus2
K-popJus2 is a South Korean duo consisting of JB and Yugyeom. They were formed by JYP Entertainment and released their first EP, Focus, on March 5, 2019. It is the second Got7 sub unit, after JJ Project.... more - 13290298
LOONA ODD EYE CIRCLE
K-popLoona Odd Eye Circle is the second sub-unit of the South Korean girl group Loona formed by Blockberry Creative, The group consists of three members: JinSoul, Kim Lip, and Choerry. The group released... more - 14247253
Orange Caramel
K-pop, Bubblegum popAlbums: Lipstick, Bangkok City, Lipstick (DJ Remix), The Third Single Catallena, Orange Caramel
Orange Caramel is the first subgroup of South Korean girl group After School. The subgroup was formed in 2010 with the third generation After School members Nana, Raina, and Lizzy. Orange Caramel's... more - 158174
WayV
K-popWayV is a Chinese boy band which serves as the fourth sub-unit and China-based unit of the South Korean boy band NCT managed by SM Entertainment's sub-label, Label V. Debuted on January 17, 2019,... more - 16252289
LOONA yyxy
K-popLoona yyxy is the third sub-unit of the South Korean girl group Loona formed by Blockberry Creative. The group consists of three members: Chuu, Go Won, and Olivia Hye. They made their debut with the... more - 17264304
PRISTIN V
K-pop, R&BPristin V is a subgroup of the South Korean girl group Pristin, formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2018. It is composed of five Pristin members: Nayoung, Roa, Eunwoo, Rena, and Kyulkyung. On May 28,... more - 18230271
Gugudan SEMINA
K-popGugudan SEMINA is the second sub-unit of Gugudan composed of three members: Sejeong, Mina and Nayoung. The "SEMINA" name, is made up of the first syllables of Sejeong, Mina and Nayoung. SEMINA... more - 19223270
LOONA 1/3
K-popLoona 1/3 is the first sub-unit of the South Korean girl group Loona formed by Blockberry Creative. The group consists of four members: HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, and YeoJin. The four members released... more - 20205267
AOA Cream
K-pop, DancepopAOA Cream is a subgroup of the South Korean girl group AOA, formed by FNC Entertainment in 2016. It is composed of three AOA members: Yuna, Hyejeong and Chanmi. The group is notable for their debut... more - 214661
AOA Black
K-pop, Dance popAOA Black is a subgroup of the South Korean girl group AOA, formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013. It is currently composed of three AOA members: Jimin, Yuna, Mina and former member Youkyung, as the... more - 2274104
Super Junior-D&E
K-pop, R&BAlbums: Ride Me, Oppa, Oppa, I Wanna Dance
Super Junior-D&E (also known as Donghae&Eunhyuk, D&E or SJ-D&E) is the fifth official sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Super Junior. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2011, the group is composed of... more - 23169244
Gugudan OGUOGU
K-popGugudan OGUOGU, also known as Gugudan 5959, is the first subunit of Gugudan composed of two youngest members: Mina and Hyeyeon. They released their debut single "Ice Chu" on August 10, 2017.... more - 24114190
Rainbow Blaxx
Rainbow Blaxx (레인보우 블랙) was a subunit of girl group Rainbow. They debuted on January 20, 2014 with the special album RB Blaxx, their only release.
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Super Junior-K.R.Y.
J-popAlbums: Promise You
Super Junior-K.R.Y. is the first official sub-group of South Korean boy band Super Junior. Super Junior-K.R.Y. formed in 2006 and contains three Super Junior members, Yesung, Ryeowook and... more
