Top 10 Best K-pop Groups In 2025 According To Fans

So 2025 is almost over, and K-pop is still absolutely huge. Like, seriously, the music is catchy, the dancing is incredible, and the idols are so talented. Here at ICON, we did our yearly poll where fans could vote for their favorite K-pop groups. It ran from March 13th all the way to December 31st, and people could vote once every hour. The response was amazing! Now we're finally sharing the results the top 10 groups based on who got the most votes. These are the groups that fans think are the best this year!

Okay, so here's the countdown of the Top 10 Best K-pop Groups in 2025, listed by how many votes they got. I've written a little bit about each group and why they made the list.

 10. ITZY 

You might be wondering why ITZY didn't make it onto this year's top 10 list, especially since they're such a well-known group from JYP Entertainment. ITZY has always been popular with their girl crush concept and empowering songs like "WANNABE," "DALLA DALLA," and "LOCO." They're known for their powerful performances and that whole "be yourself" message that resonates with a lot of fans.

9. ENHYPEN 528 VOTES 

Starting off at number 10 is ENHYPEN. They're a boy group that came from the survival show I-LAND. Their performances are super energetic and they mix different music styles together. Songs like "Bite Me" and "Sweet Venom" helped them build a huge fanbase around the world. This year, their creative concepts and how they connect with fans really helped them earn their spot here.

8. LE SSERAFIM 770 VOTE

LE SSERAFIM is a girl group under HYBE, and they have this really bold, fearless image. Members like Yunjin and Kazuha really stand out in songs like "EASY" and "UNFORGIVEN." Their whole vibe is about being confident and expressing yourself. The music they released in 2025 showed how much they've grown as artists, which is why fans voted for them.

7. BabyMonster 908 VOTES 

BabyMonster is the new group from YG Entertainment, and they're already making a big impact. They're one of the newest groups out there, but their vocals and rapping in songs like "SHEESH" are really strong. They have this fresh energy that people love, and fans from different countries are getting into them. 2025 was basically their breakout year, and I think they're going to get even bigger.

6. Katseye 1,427 VOTES 

Katseye is pretty unique because they're a multinational girl group that mixes K-pop with other global music styles. The members come from different countries, and their songs like "Debut" have this fun pop sound. They're attracting fans from all over the place. The fact that they rose up so quickly in 2025 shows that K-pop doesn't have to stick to just one formula.

5. TOMORROW X TOGETHER 200,566 VOTES 

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT for short, is a boy group also from HYBE. Their songs tell really good stories and their performances are emotional. Albums like The Chaos Chapter* series talk about being young and growing up, which a lot of people relate to. This year they went on world tours and put out new music, which showed everyone why they're one of the best at storytelling in K-pop.

4. BLACKPINK 281,095 VOTES 

BLACKPINK (in all caps this time from the poll) yeah, they're on here twice because of how the poll was set up. They're the queens of K-pop, no question. They mix rap, vocals, and fashion in this really cool way. Everyone knows songs like "How You Like That," and when they headlined Coachella, that was huge. Even though their name showed up differently in the poll, the fact that fans voted so much for them shows how popular they still are in 2025.

3. Twice 298,374 VOTES

Twice is from JYP Entertainment and they're known for their cute, upbeat pop music and perfect choreography. In Korea, people call them "Nation's Girl Group. They have so many fun songs like "Fancy" and "Alcohol-Free." In 2025, they tried some new concepts and expanded more globally, but they still kept that sweet, cheerful vibe that fans love.

2. Stray Kids 398,952 VOTES

Stray Kids is a boy group from JYP, and what's cool about them is they produce a lot of their own music. They have this really intense, raw energy. Songs like "God's Menu" and "CASE 143" are part of what people call "noise music," which is their style. Their fans, called STAY, are super dedicated. This year they sold out tours and kept pushing boundaries with their creativity and stage performances.

1. BTS 1,301,323 VOTES

And the winner with way more votes than anyone else is BTS! They're the group that basically took K-pop global. Songs like "Dynamite" and "Butter" are everywhere, and their lyrics often talk about loving yourself and important social topics. ARMY (their fandom) is incredibly supportive. Even though some members are doing military service, 2025 still had solo projects and group achievements. They're just timeless at this point.