5 groups of K-pop that were created in reality shows

South Korean reality shows are an important part of the K-Pop industry, as all fans are aware, either proposed to promote new work with entertainment or to assist in the formation of new groups.

Groups such as Stray Kids, Zerobaseone, Iz*One and Twice are some of the great examples of artists who were introduced to the industry through the so -called “Survival Shows”, which aims to form groups, whether temporary or permanent, as well as promoting trainees and, especially, agencies behind the organization of programs. They are also important for fan base construction, also providing the chance of new artists to improve singing, dance and stage presence.

Therefore, Recreio has five groups that were formed by this type of programming and that you might not know!

1. Bigbang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IPS2MM7ZQW

Few people know, but Bigbang, one of the largest groups in the history of South Korean music, was formed through Mnet’s television program, the “Let’s Cokeplay: Mnet Battle Shinhwa” in 2005. He was previously focused on accompanying Shinhwa, influential boygroup of the first generation K-Pop, went to look for “substitutes” for his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching his legacy, thus reaching to his legacy iconic owners of hits such as ‘Bang Bang Bang’, ‘Fantastic Baby’, among others.

Originally, the set was integrating by six members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, TOP, SEENGRI and SO-1also known as Jang Hyunseung, who did not debut with the other artists, thus becoming the quintet that remained the same formation until 2019, when by involvement in a criminal scandal, the group’s Maknae, SEENGRIretired from the industry.

Later, in mid -2023, the actor and rapper TOP He announced his departure from the group through social networks, taking all of the suppression. Today, the group still maintains training as a trio.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdxvd7r58ng

Formed by the largest survival reality show in the country, Produce 101, the first season of the program originated the iconic Girlgroup IOI in 2016. Through the public vote, the eleven members were chosen, being a mix between idols who had little recognition at the time, and trainees from 46 different companies.

They, who have made a great success during the eight active months as a group, today follow different directions, with some migrating only to the small screens, such as the protagonist of the drama ‘Surprise Surprise’, Sejeongand others following a solo career as Somi, Chungha, Chaeyongetc.

3. Wanna One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evav7awqbwg

Wanna One provided the most successful season of Produce 101, broadcast by MNET in mid-2017. He, which was training from the vote between about 101 trainees of 54 distinct companies, was another temporary group, although they were one of the most successful industry.

Currently, the former member follows a solo career, as MINHYUN that integrated the nu’est, Woojin and Daehwi that today are part of AB6ix, and Bae jinyoung which until mid -2024 has been at CIX but has been a solo career since then.

4. Monsta x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz9lj5ctd0s

Produced by Starship Entertainment, No.Mercy was the Survival that gave rise to Monsa X. broadcast in 2014 by Mnet, the program had 12 trainees, and later the 13th member was inserted, Imwhich debuted alongside Jooheon, shownu, kihyun, hyungwon, wonho and Minhyuk.

Monstax today is also under the seal of the American company Maverick Agency, since 2019, the year that has also marked the departure of Won of the group after controversy.

5. Kep1er

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nmouzbz0zi

With a total of 12 episodes, Girl’s Planet 999 was the reality responsible for creating Kep1er, managed by Wakeone Entertainment and Klap Entertainment. Also broadcast by Mnet and the popular voting base, the program has won a large audience with some personal highlights, such as Huening Bahiyyih, sister HUENING KAI of the txt. Soon, they officially debuted on January 3, 2022, with contracts scheduled to stay active for 2 years and 6 months from debut.

After this condition, before the contractual maturity of the members, seven of them decided to renew a contract with the company that manages them. However, the members Mashiro and Yeseo They decided to pursue a separate career from the group, today being part of Madein, from 143 Entertainment.