Although K-pop has dominated the world in the last few years, there is a lot of new talent emerging in different parts of Asia, especially in China and Japan. In 2025, music fans can expect new debuts from K-POP, J-POP, C-POP and more, each bringing their own unique style and flavor to the world stage. Let’s take a look at the groups that have already debuted and will be preparing for the big stage in the new year.
I.Z.U
Participants: Kelly Kim, Lea Nawwab, Erin, Cleo and Juting
Agency: Makestar and PI Corporation
Time Turner’s latest band has been announced. The group will be called “https://t.co/GPf41Fr4ID”
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The girl group formed through the survival show “Time Turner” is set to debut in early 2025. Their first group performance took place on December 27, 2024.
to wash
Participants: Saena, Sio and Aran
agency: MASSIVE E&C, a subsidiary of IOK
There is love, warmth and sincere memories โ๏ธ๐ซง#to wash # Bloom #ARAN #Aran #SIGN #Saena #SIO # Shio pic.twitter.com/R4aLNx3cO7
โ ablume official (@ablume_official) December 23, 2024
The group consists of former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, and Aran, and their long-awaited debut is scheduled for the second half of 2024. However, there could be potential problems due to opposition from the Korea Management Federation (KMF).
dear ALICE
Participants: James, Dexter, Ollie, Reese and Blaze
agency: Moon&Back Media and SM Entertainment
Tune into Strictly Come Dancing: The Results at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer tonight to see us perform ‘The Best Day of Our Lives’ from Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience (Original TV Track) . pic.twitter.com/Ll2xhwIf99
โ dearALICE (@dearalicemusic) November 3, 2024
(A Love I Can’t Explain) is an upcoming British boy group set to debut in 2025. BBC One’s Made in Korea showcased the group’s creation process.
AtHeart
Participants: Michi, Sorin, Seohyun, Caitlin and Aurora
agency: Titan Content
๐คIn the heart๐ค
[The Prequel: Second Heart of AtHeart]
๐https://t.co/Ks95asTXkY#Usertsi #heart#SEOHYEON #seohyun#Katelyn #Caitlin #AURORA #aurora #TITAN_CONTENT #TitanContent#newgirlgroup #girl group #kpop #kpop pic.twitter.com/XZHfxAAGzM
โ TITAN CONTENT (@titan_content) November 12, 2024
The contestants have been identified in the last few months of 2024 and will each showcase their unique personalities through their personal social media accounts. Their official debut is planned for the first half of 2025.
BLINGONE China
Participants: Sandy, Rani, Katrina, Cassie, Zuni and Chloe
agency: World K-pop center
BlingOne China
Rani, Cassie, Katrina, Sandy, Zuni, Chloe#blingon #blingchina #press the star #kpop pic.twitter.com/gsmtGZRXpM
โ BlingOne (@BLINGONE_twt) January 2, 2025
This is the second block of BLINGONE that was created while listening to “Click The Star China”. They follow BLINGONE-PE (Peru), which has three members. The band’s official debut is scheduled for the end of January 2025.
ChoCo2
Participants: Anpan, Yunji, Gwenda, Meiyi and Hinata
agency: ChoCo Entertainment
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Please keep looking after me โฐ(*ยด๏ธถ`*)โฏโก๐https://t.co/hsEByCO8yK#ChoKo #ะงะพะะพ_ะะะ #Anpan #eye plate #Yunji #Yunji#Gwenda #guenda #Mayi #beautiful person #Hinata #Hinata pic.twitter.com/p43VXiawC2
โ ChoCo Official (@official_choco_) December 28, 2024
In addition to these 5 members, the company is currently holding auditions to find additional members. While their debut date remains unknown, the group is set to promote in both the United States and South Korea.
Girls in hi-hat style
Participants: Hwayoung, Jiu, Rahi, Gayeon, Chwon, and Seyul
agency: Hi-hat entertainment
hypnotic with my movements ๐งข
๐ https://t.co/ODFp7J9R5w#HiHatTrainee#hello hehe #Girl group intern #coverage #dancecover #ShaySmith #Soakedโ Hi-Hat Entertainment (@hihat_official) October 11, 2024
The Hi-Hat Girls (Hi-Hat Trainee / Unofficial name) is a 6-member South Korean girl group set to debut in early 2025.
THE LAW
Participants: Salhi, Cherin and Shion
agency: MOAI entertainment
#1CHU has released a video featuring girl group IWU (I WANT U), who is debuting on MOAI Entertainment! (Chairin and Salhi are also members of the IWU!!)
IWU plans to exit with 4 or 5 members in May 2025 with a different concept than 1chu!@IWU_official #LAW pic.twitter.com/8D4vuyryA8
โ 1CHU GLOBAL (@1chuglobal) December 24, 2024
This pre-debut South Korean girl group currently consists of three members and plans to debut with 4 or 5 members in May 2025.
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