The Best K-pop Girl Groups With 4 Members, Ranked

Members: Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé

Debut Year: 2016

Blackpink took the world by storm with their highly anticipated debut single “Whistle." Upon each new release, the group found themselves comfortably sitting on the top of the charts. Hits, like “Boombayah,” “Stay,” and “Kill This Love,” became successful all over the world, making them a global sensation. In April 2019, they became the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella, which only grew their fanbase, known as "Blinks."

They are the first K-pop group to hit one billion views on YouTube with their "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" music video. By the end of 2019, Blackpink officially became the most followed girl group on Spotify. 

Members: Moonbyul, Solar, Wheein, Hwasa

Debut Year: 2014

Commonly regarded as one of the most talented girl groups, Mamamoo features power vocals, beautiful harmonies, girl crush concepts, and musical blends. Since their debut single “Mr. Ambiguous,” the group successful separated themselves from other girl groups with their retro, jazz, and R&B styles. Singles “You’re The Best,” “Um Oh Ah Yeh,” “Egotistic,” “Decalcomanie,” and “Starry Night” have all seen themselves comfortably in the top 10 charts. 

They still continue to rack up millions of views and streams upon each new release and have grown their fan base internationally as one of the best girl groups today.

Members: Dara, Bom, CL, Minzy

Debut Year: 2009 (Disbanded 2016)

Debuting in 2009, 2NE1 was first seen as the sister group to their label mates Big Bang. Their initial success was somewhat unplanned as their first hit, "Lollipop," was a promotion for the LG Cyon cellphone. Nevertheless, the quartet quickly hit superstardom with debut single "Fire." Known for their edgy and flashy style, 2NE1 kept dominating the girl group scene, thanks to their multi-talented members. 

Although they disbanded in 2016, 2NE1 songs, like “I Don’t Care,” “Lonely,” “Come Back Home," and “I Am The Best," are staples in every essential K-pop playlist. YG quickly followed the group with Blackpink, who share several distinctive elements in their style and music.

Members: Victoria, Luna, Krystal, Amber (Former member: Sulli)

Debut Year: 2009 (Disbanded 2019)

Originally five-member group with the late Sulli, SM's girl group aimed to “Electric Shock” the K-pop scene in 2009. Their fun electro-pop dance style separated them apart from their senior SM girl group, Girls' Generation. 

After Sulli left the group in 2015, f(x) followed with their EDM hit “4 Walls,” which quickly went to the number one spot. Although they disbanded in 2019, f(x) is still remembered as a legendary girl groups.

Members: Yubin, Yeeun, Hyerim, Sunmi (Former members: Hyuna, Sohee, and Sunye)

Debut Year: 2007 (Disbanded 2017)

Though they might be best known as a five-member group with Sohee and Sunye, JYP's first girl group deserves a spot on this list for their final four-member lineup. After releasing several consecutive hits, like "Tell Me," So Hot," and "Nobody," the Wonder Girls experienced a dip in their popularity, leading to a hiatus in 2012. 

Three years later, the group released their comeback album, Reboot, which hit number two on the Billboard World Albums chart. With "I Feel You" as their leading single, the album featured a retro, 80s sound, which resonated with fans. They followed the album with their 2016 reggae single "Why So Lonely." The group disbanded in 2017, but the Wonder Girls will forever remain as one of the best K-pop girl groups. 

Members: Jia, Fei, Suzy, Min

Debut Year: 2010 (Disbanded 2017)

After the success of Wonder Girls, JYP Entertainment debuted their second girl group with the single "Bad Girl Good Girl." Soon enough, they dominated the charts with hits, like "Breathe," "Goodbye Baby," and "Hush." The girls were noted to be all extremely talented who modeled after CEO Park Jin Young’s signature sound. 

Despite their popularity, the group eventually disbanded in 2017, but their efforts paved the way for newer JYP groups, like Twice and ITZY.