Every generation has had its main K-pop group, and today we’re celebrating BTS, Stray Kids, BIGBANG, and BOYNEXTDOOR. According to X account Pop Core, these are the most-streamed boy groups of each K-pop generation, showing jst how far the genre has traveled throughout the years. Each group not only dominated their own era but also left behind mega hits that shaped K-pop’s history.
Most-streamed K-pop Boy Groups of each generation: pic.twitter.com/anI0ladkxy
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) August 27, 2025
5th Generation: BOYNEXTDOOR (607M streams)
The youngest on the list, BOYNEXTDOOR, burst onto the scene with addictive tracks like “One and Only” and “But Sometimes.” Known for their pop-rock-infused tracks and sentimental lyrics, the group quickly racked up over 600 million streams, proving that the new generation is more than ready to take over playlists worldwide.
4th Generation: Stray Kids (11.6B streams)
Stray Kids stand as the leaders of fourth-gen dominance. With explosive hits like “God’s Menu” and “Thunderous,” the group built an empire of over 11 billion streams. Their intense performances and self-produced music have turned them into the K-pop’s ultimate innovators.
3rd Generation: BTS (44.6B streams)
No surprise here, BTS remains the streaming powerhouse with a jaw-dropping 44.6 billion streams. From “Dynamite” to “Butter” and “Boy With Luv,” their songs are cultural phenomena that broke records and borders.
2nd Generation: BIGBANG (2.3B streams)
Legends never fade, and BIGBANG is proof! With classics like “Fantastic Baby” and “Bang Bang Bang”, they laid the foundation for today’s K-pop stardom. Despite debuting nearly two decades ago, their 2.3 billion streams show the group’s music still commands respect and nostalgia across the world.
