Lists about the colorful, impossibly catchy musical epidemic that has swept East Asia—and the rest of the world— in the 21st Century.

The Best of K-pop

Ranking the best groups, artists, and members in K-pop

K-pop Idols

The greatest pop bands and artists in every conceivable sub-genre, ranked.

Long Live Pop

K-Pop

Here is the Best K-pop Groups list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. Make sure to also vote for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best K-pop songs of 2019</a>! These are only groups, so check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-solo-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best K-pop solo artists</a> if you&#39;re looking for individuals. The genre of K-pop sometimes includes a range of musical styles - pop and rock, yes, but even metal and R&amp;B. The main defining characteristics of K-Pop are the music&#39;s origins - South Korea - and the audiovisual elements that usually go with the songs. This list of the top K-pop groups in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date and current list. K-pop groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all the bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest K-pop bands of all time, since the most famous K-pop artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by the actual fans. You can also vote for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/korean-boy-band-bands-list/reference" target="_blank">best Kpop boy groups</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-girl-groups/ranker-music" target="_blank">best Kpop girl groups</a> separately.&nbsp;

You can click on the K-pop band names to see more information about that particular notable group. If they&#39;re near the top of the best list, they should have at least some information available. Who are your favorite Kpop boys and male singers? All the top K-pop bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the band names themselves, and some might even appear on this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-dancers-of-all-time/onlysuy">best K-pop dancers</a>.

Use every item on this list to make your own, from Big Bang to Girl&#39;s Generation - from your favorite all-girl Korean bands to the best Kpop boy bands. Rock the vote (not the boat) by clicking thumbs up on your favorite artists. Show your appreciation for artists like EXO or 2NE1 by voting for them.

This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best k-pop bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest K-pop musician ever?&quot; However, even the best artists might have ended up on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/k-pop-idols-who-have-committed-a-crime/onlysuy">K-pop idols who committed a crime</a>.

If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular K-pop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote. If Korean rock music is what you like, check out this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/korean-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference">best Korean rock bands and musicians</a>.

CNBLUE

The Best K-Pop Groups of All Time

Band/Musician

Best Kpop Groups | List of Best K-Pop Artists

Ranker Music

A closer listen to the decade that brought us everything from Run-DMC to Mötley Crüe to Rick Astley.

Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

1980s

So much of music in the &#39;80s was defined by the new wave movement, but what are your favorite songs from the genre? Let&#39;s rank the best &#39;80s new wave songs that truly defined the decade, with the help of your votes.

Many people think of new wave songs when they think of the 1980s, and it&#39;s no wonder why. Tracks like Kajagoogoo&#39;s &quot;Too Shy&quot; and Soft Cell&#39;s &quot;Tainted Love&quot; are the types&nbsp;of songs&nbsp;you&#39;ll always sing along to if you hear them on the radio. Even if you don&#39;t listen to &#39;80s music, you surely know the lyrics to &quot;I Ran&quot; by A Flock of Seagulls. Another fantastic new wave song from the &#39;80s is &quot;People Are People&quot; by Depeche Mode, despite the fact that the song&#39;s writer, Martin Gore, has been quoted as saying it&#39;s one of his least favorite.

Vote up the top &#39;80s new wave hits and dance your problems away! There are so many good &#39;80s new wave songs, so please add your own additions to the list if they aren&#39;t here already.

The Best '80s New Wave Songs

Song

The 100+ Best '80s New Wave Songs That Defined The Decade

Pop Music

Updated: check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-pop-artists-2020/jovaughnbrown" target="_blank">top 10 new pop stars of 2020</a>!

Here are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new pop artists</a> of 2019, ranked by fans everywhere. Only including artists releasing <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">new music</a>, this list of new pop singers and musicians features 2019 artists to watch, like Billie Eilish, Lauv, and Ava Max.&nbsp;

Vote up the rising stars of pop music you think will have a great 2019, and add any new pop stars who deserve to be on this list.&nbsp;

The Best New Pop Artists Of 2019, Ranked

The 25+ Best New Pop Artists To Listen To In 2019, Ranked By Fans

Coley Reed

Punk Is Dead

Pop Punk

This pop punk bands list ranks the best pop punk bands by votes. This list of good pop punk artists and groups let’s you see who pop punk fans think are the best pop punk artists.&nbsp;Pop punk bands, though associated with both punk rock and power pop, are entirely different beast than the two genres they combine. The best pop punk bands emerged in the mid-to-late 1990s, emerging from those early DIY years to become global superstars whose songs are some of the most well known punk songs. Pop punk bands have become some of the most heard bands on the radio and the top pop punk bands continue to sell out arenas, headline festivals, and have rabid fan bases. The continued popularity of the genre demonstrates that punk pop is more than just a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/flash-in-the-pan-athletes-where-are-they-now/rhune-kincaid?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">flash in the pan</a>.So, what are the best pop punk bands? Any list of pop punk bands has to include the likes of Blink-182, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Rise Against, The Offspring, and Good Charlotte. These are widely known as pop punk bands who advanced the genre far beyond what people would have ever imagined when pop punk first emerged. This list should also include good pop punk bands that are known to many as well as newer acts that one day could be considered some of the greatest of all time.That said, it's up to you determine what are the best pop punk bands. If you notice that a band is missing and should be included, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best pop punk bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest pop punk musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote on the names based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular and alternative pop punk bands that you might've heard of.&nbsp;

Green Day

The Best Pop Punk Bands

Pop Punk Bands | List of Best Pop Punk Artists/Groups

Reference

If you're making a throwback playlist, you can't forget the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-songs-2020/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best pop songs</a> of the '80s. Including unforgettable classics and old school dance hits, the list of '80s pop songs features popular artists, like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, and David Bowie. Moonwalk down&nbsp;memory lane with the top pop songs of the 1980s.&nbsp;Vote up the best '80s pop songs, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

The Best Pop Songs Of The '80s, Ranked

The 50+ Most Unforgettable '80s Pop Songs, Ranked By Fans

It was just one hit, but it was a HUGE hit that has stuck in the collective consciousness ever since.

Great Songs by One-Hit Wonders

Ranking the best of everything of the last 10 years.

2010s: A Decade in Review

2010s Music

Here are the best one-hit wonders of the 2010s, ranked by fans everywhere. Featuring the decade&#39;s most popular songs from artists we might never hear again, this list of 2010&#39;s top one-hit wonders includes Gotye&#39;s 2011 Grammy-winning single &quot;Somebody That I Used to Know,&quot; Cali Swag District&#39;s 2010 club hit &quot;Teach Me How to Dougie,&quot; and Portugal. The Man&#39;s 2017 jam &quot;Feel It Still.&quot; While several international artists on this list, like Psy with his 2012 mega-hit &quot;Gangnam Style,&quot; are&nbsp;already well-known in their native countries, they are considered one-hit wonders due to their new-found success on US charts. Which one-hit wonder songs of the 2010&#39;s will stay stuck in your head?

Vote up the best 2010&#39;s one-hit wonder songs and add your favorites if they deserve to be on this list.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Greatest One-Hit Wonders Of The 2010s, Ranked

The 100+ Best One-Hit Wonders Of The 2010s Decade, Ranked By Fans

Jovaughn Brown

Entertainment

Update: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KMtcRzKCpzbSPKkS3htbW?si=11tKvI4MQfmpSwQEJjHyOw" target="_blank">Follow Ranker&#39;s official New Pop 2020 playlist&nbsp;on Spotify</a>!

Popheads, we&#39;re ranking the best pop songs of 2020. Which ones are&nbsp;featured on the&nbsp;best pop songs of the 2010s decade?&nbsp;As the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-artists-2020/kareem-gantt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">biggest pop stars</a>&nbsp;release their latest hits, we will keep updating this list of 2020 pop songs. From catchy tunes to&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;chart toppers, the top pop songs of 2020 feature new music from artists at the top of the pop charts, like Halsey, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and more. How do these songs compare to&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-pop-songs-2019/music-lover" target="_blank">2019&#39;s best pop songs</a>?&nbsp;

These recent 2020 pop hits includes popular songs as well as good underrated tracks that deserve more love. Which of 2020&#39;s newest pop songs do you think stand out as the best pop songs of the year?

Vote up the best new 2020 pop songs, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.

The Best New Pop Songs Of 2020

The Top 40+ Best New Pop Songs Of 2020, Ranked By Fans

The genre known as power pop is a derivative of 1960s rock pop that ruled the airwaves. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superpowers-we-wish-we-had/benjamin-dunn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The best power</a> pop bands have catchy hooks, quick songs that are easily to remember and seamless blend between hard rock and regular old melodic pop music. Generally, the best power pop bands made their impact in the late 1970s and 1980s and were generally of the new wave and punk rock variety. It may confusing to fans to see pop music and some of these genres mixed together,&nbsp;So, what are the best power pop bands? This list of power pop bands seeks to determine that. Familiar bands like Blondie, The Cars, Squeeze, The Knack, The Romantics and Big Star all make this list. All power pop bands should be on this list. If you notice that one of the best power pop bands isn't on this list and should be, please feel free to add them.&nbsp;That said, it's up to you to determine which power pop band could be considered the greatest of all time.&nbsp;This list answers the questions "who are the best power pop bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest power pop musician ever?"&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular power pop bands that you might've heard of. {#nodes}

The Boomtown Rats

The Best Power Pop Bands/Artists

Power Pop Bands | List of Best Power Pop Artists/Groups

List of The Kinks songs, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. The Kinks were one of the most distinctive bands of the British Invasion. After their initial run of early hits, they went on to craft some of the most critically-adored albums of the '60s. All of The Kinks's biggest singles are included here, from &quot;Lola&quot; to &quot;You Really Got Me,&quot; but real fans of the band know there are other classic songs to vote on besides the radio hits.&nbsp;Music videos and audio videos are included next to each track name, so if you haven't heard a song you can listen to it right here on this list. Is one of your favorite Kinks songs missing from this poll? Add it to the list so it has a chance to rise to the top. If the order of this list bothers you, then kickstart a revolution and fight back by creating your own version and re-ranking it. Simply click the &quot;Rerank List&quot; button and you can put the songs in whatever order you like.

Muswell Hillbilly

The Best Kinks Songs of All Time

The Best Kinks Songs List | Top The Kinks Tracks Ranked

Voteable

List of Chris Isaak songs, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. All of Chris Isaak's singles are included here, but real fans know there are other awesome songs to vote on other than the radio hits. Music videos and audio videos are included next to each track name, so if you haven't heard a song you can listen to it right here on this list. Is one of your favorite Chris Isaak songs missing from this poll? Add it to the list so it has a chance to rise to the top.List features songs like Wicked Game, San Francisco Days and more.If the order of this list bothers you, then start a revolution and fight the system by creating your own version and re-ranking it. Simply click the &quot;Rerank List&quot; button and you can put the songs in whatever order you like.

Wicked Game

The Best Chris Isaak Songs

Best Chris Isaak Songs List | Top Chris Isaak Tracks Ranked

Lists about the man, the myth, the legend, and one of the most controversial figures in music history: Michael Jackson.

The King of Pop

For all the MJ lovers, here's an extensive list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-michael-jackson-music-video-releases/music-videos?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Michael Jackson songs</a>, ranked by fans like you. The King of Pop gifted the world many classics before his sad death in 2009, but which is the best? Once a member of the Jackson 5 where he sung with his family, Michael's solo career eventually blossomed and earned him the title of the greatest pop artist to ever live. &quot;Billie Jean,&quot; &quot;Thriller&quot; and &quot;Bad&quot; are all included on this list, but true fans know there are other great songs in his back catalogue as well.&nbsp;Music videos are included next to each song name, so if you haven't heard it you can listen to it right here on this page. Is one of your favorite Michael Jackson songs missing from this poll? Add it to the list so it has a chance to rise to the top. If the order of this list bothers you, then stick it to the man by creating your own version and re-ranking it. Simply click the &quot;Rerank List&quot; button and you can put the songs in whatever order you like.

Thriller

The Best Michael Jackson Songs of All Time

Best Michael Jackson Songs List | Top Michael Jackson Tracks Ranked

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">UPDATE: Check out the top pop hits of 2020!</a>

Pop music lovers, we&#39;re ranking the best pop songs of 2019. Which ones are&nbsp;featured on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-pop-songs-of-2010s-decade/jovaughnbrown" target="_blank">best pop songs of the 2010s decade</a>? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">biggest pop stars</a>&nbsp;have released their hits, and we&#39;ve ended up with this list of 2019 pop songs. From catchy tunes to Billboard chart toppers, the top pop songs of 2019 feature music from artists, like Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, and more. How do these songs compare to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">2018&#39;s best pop songs</a>?&nbsp;

These 2019 pop hits includes popular songs as well as good underrated tracks that deserve more love.&nbsp;

Vote up the best&nbsp;2019 pop songs, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.

The Best Pop Songs of 2019

The Best Pop Songs Of 2019, Ranked By Fans

Ranking the very best songs, bands, and musicians of the greatest decade for hit jams.

Music for Your '90s Playlists

90s Music

If you&#39;re making a throwback playlist, then you will definitely need the best pop songs of the &#39;90s. Including <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-songs-that-get-stuck-in-your-head/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">nostalgic hits</a>&nbsp;and old school classics, the list of &#39;90s pop songs features popular artists, like Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Sugar Ray, and Mariah Carey. Take a trip down memory lane with the top pop songs of the 1990s.&nbsp;

Vote up the best &#39;90s pop songs, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.

The Best Pop Songs Of The '90s, Ranked

The 50+ Greatest '90s Pop Songs, Ranked By Fans

Here are the greatest trios in pop music history.&nbsp;While they&nbsp;have changed their lineups over the years, these&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-pop-groups-and-singers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous pop groups</a>&nbsp;are best known for being trios at some point in their career. From female trios, like Destiny&#39;s Child and HAIM, to older groups, like the Bee Gees and A-ha,&nbsp;here are the most popular trios in pop&nbsp;music history.

Vote up the best 3-piece pop&nbsp;bands, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.

The Best Pop Music Trios Of All Time

The 50+ Greatest Trios In Pop Music, Ranked By Fans

Update:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KMtcRzKCpzbSPKkS3htbW?si=11tKvI4MQfmpSwQEJjHyOw" target="_blank">Follow Ranker&#39;s official New Pop 2020 playlist&nbsp;on Spotify</a>!

Here are the best pop artists&nbsp;of 2020, ranked by fans everywhere. Only including popular artists releasing&nbsp;new music&nbsp;right now, this list of&nbsp;current pop singers&nbsp;and musicians&nbsp;features new pop <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-movies-for-artists-to-watch/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">artists to watch</a> in 2020 and rising&nbsp;stars, like Lauv and Charli XCX,&nbsp;as well as the most famous, constantly-trending hit singers,&nbsp;like Lady Gaga and The Weeknd. Solo artists and pop groups, like the Jonas Brothers and Maroon 5, are all releasing some of the latest hits in the industry, and are therefore included here. Who are the&nbsp;top pop artists&nbsp;of 2020? Who&#39;s defining pop music today?

Both American artists and musicians from elsewhere in the world are eligible for inclusion, as long as they are among the best and/or biggest names of the modern day. Who are the hottest pop artists right now? What good pop artists do you think will define 2020&#39;s pop music landscape?

Vote up the 2020 pop stars who are dominating the charts, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best Pop Artists Of 2020, Ranked

The 50+ Best Pop Singers Of 2020, Ranked By Fans

Kareem Gantt

Europop artists list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. List of good europop bands includes a filter so you can sort by the groups’s label and what albums they've put out. This list of the top europop bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. Europop groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all europop bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest europop bands of all time, since the most famous europop artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best europop music. You can click on the europop band names to see more information about that particular notable europop group. If they're near the top of the best europop artist list, though, then they should have at least some information available. All the top europop bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the europop band names themselves. List includes Katy Perry, ABBA and more. Upvote the artists you like and downvote the artists you don't. The hardest decisions come down to two artists you like, for example if you had to choose between Rebecca Black or Robyn which one would you vote for?All important, significant and iconic names in europop music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new europop bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of europop, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into europop music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good europop bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent europop bands.This list answers the questions "who are the best europop bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest europop musician ever?"If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular europop bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.Share this list with your friends to get more great artists to the top ranks. {#nodes}

Arabesque

The Best Europop Bands/Artists

Europop Bands | List of Best Europop Artists/Groups

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Walking On Sunshine

My Sharona

The Beatles

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

George Michael

Whitney Houston

WHAM!

Lists of bangers to add to your perfect party playlist.

Songs to Turn Up

One Hit Wonders

A list of the greatest Pop Songs by One-Hit Wonders. Are you looking for that special song to play for a special occasion? Browse through this list of the greatest pop songs by one-hit wonders, and you may just find that one special nostalgic song that you haven’t heard in a long time. Ranked in order of the most popular one-hit pop song wonders to the least popular, you can see which pop songs are favorites by viewers just like you. Feel free to place your votes for your favorite one-hit pop songs as well, and see them get raised to a higher position on the list. You can also copy and paste from the list to make your own list of favorite songs.Do you not see your favorite one-hit pop song on the list? Go ahead and add it to the list so that others can listen to it as well. There are many different types of music in the world, and some song artists have fared better than others. Although the artists with one-hit wonders may not have been able to repeat their performance with other songs, many of these great one-hit pop song artists have made a lasting impact on their fans. &nbsp;Sometimes it is hard to believe that these artists only had one big hit. From popular hits like “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor to “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia, these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-about-art/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">songs and artists</a> are so well know that we would imagine them as having many top hits. However, even though none of their other songs made the top 40 list, they still have some great albums that have been enjoyed by many. So go ahead and look for some new favorite music from the list of greatest pop songs by one-hit wonders.

Ice Ice Baby

The Greatest Pop Songs by One-Hit Wonders

The 1980s was a huge decade in terms of breaking pop stars. 80s artists benefited from the rising popularity of cable television. MTV was a cultural phenomenon that became a kingmaker in terms of helping create larger than life 80s pop stars. Singers like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna, largely considered three of the biggest 80s pop stars, were greatly impacted by these new outlets. Their iconic music videos revolutionized the way people consumed music.

In a sense, the 80s turned run of the mill musicians into major pop stars. Artists like Billy Ocean, Huey Lewis &amp; The News, Rick Springfield, and Richard Marx all had brushes with fame during this decade&mdash;even becoming the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top artists of the 80s</a>. While the merits of their respective widespread fame and acclaim can be debated, no one can doubt or diminish their achievements as some of the biggest stars of the 1980s and most widely known and remembered 80s groups. Some of the decade&#39;s biggest pop artists and pop artists have endured to the present day. Bon Jovi, Journey, and the late Whitney Houston are examples of 80s singers whose music was able to endure and are considered classics from that time period.

Here is your chance to pick the best 1980s pop stars. This ultimate list will determine who was the greatest pop star of the decade, and it&#39;s up to you decide who takes the honor.

Billy Joel

The Best Pop Artists of the 1980s

Best 80s Pop Artists | List of Top Pop Stars & Singers of the 1980s

Ranker Community

1960s

List of the best pop artists of the 60s, ranked. The 1960s may very well be the best decade for music in the rock era. Music from the decade 1960-69 can bring back good memories for many who grew up in this era and holds a certain allure for those who were born later. It&#39;s tough to decide which artists were truly the best of the 60s - perhaps the easiest way to judge these 1960s bands is by their staying power. Yes, many on this list were popular bands in the 60s, but which ones continue to touch future generations with their songs? The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles are at the top of this list with good reason. For many, they epitomize 1960s music - the atmosphere and attitude of the time - and when younger listeners want to tap into that era, they usually flip one of those bands on and listen to the best singers of the 60s.

This does not mean that everyone loves these bands. The question of the top 60s artists is subjective - that&#39;s why we are putting it up for a vote. Upvote your favorites and add any 60s musicians you love that somehow didn&#39;t make it on the list.&nbsp;