Here’s A Look At The 25 Most Popular K-Pop Boy Groups… That Aren’t From The Big Four Companies
While K-Pop artists that debut under large, well-known companies pretty much automatically get more publicity and fame, there have been many groups that came from smaller labels that have ended up being very successful! Here’s a look at the 25 most popular K-Pop boy groups that aren’t from the “Big Four” companies — SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and BigHit Entertainment — based on their total music video views on YouTube.
25. U-KISS
U-KISS debuted in 2008 under NH Media, and since then they have accumulated a total of 133.5 million views (and 1.36 million likes) on their music videos!
24. BOYFRIEND
BOYFRIEND debuted in 2011 under Starship Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 145.1 million views (and 1.89 million likes) on their music videos!
23. Golden Child
Golden Child debuted in 2017 under Woollim Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 148.2 million views (and 2.79 million likes) on their music videos!
22. AB6IX
AB6IX debuted in 2019 under Brand New Music, and since then they have accumulated a total of 150.0 million views (and 3.47 million likes) on their music videos!
21. TEEN TOP
TEEN TOP debuted in 2010 under TOP Media, and since then they have accumulated a total of 169.9 million views (and 2.30 million likes) on their music videos!
20. SS501
SS501 debuted in 2005 under DSP Media, and since then they have accumulated a total of 174.4 million views (and 1.30 million likes) on their music videos!
19. VAV
VAV debuted in 2015 under A Team Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 184.0 million views (and 3.52 million likes) on their music videos!
18. ONEUS
ONEUS debuted in 2019 under RBW, and since then they have accumulated a total of 199.4 million views (and 7.38 million likes) on their music videos!
17. B1A4
B1A4 debuted in 2011 under WM Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 212.3 million views (and 2.34 million likes) on their music videos!
16. SF9
SF9 debuted in 2016 under FNC Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 219.7 million views (and 5.60 million likes) on their music videos!
15. CNBLUE
CNBLUE debuted in 2009 under FNC Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 244.6 million views (and 2.89 million likes) on their music videos!
14. VIXX
VIXX debuted in 2012 under Jellyfish Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 263.6 million views (and 5.03 million likes) on their music videos!
13. B.A.P
B.A.P debuted in 2012 under TS Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 275.6 million views (and 5.11 million likes) on their music videos!
12. Block B
Block B debuted in 2011 under Seven Seasons Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 288.2 million views (and 4.38 million likes) on their music videos!
11. THE BOYZ
THE BOYZ debuted in 2017 under Cre.Ker Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 324.3 million views (and 5.25 million likes) on their music videos!
10. INFINITE
INFINITE debuted in 2010 under Woollim Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 330.9 million views (and 4.97 million likes) on their music videos!
9. NU’EST
NU’EST debuted in 2012 under Pledis Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 360.8 million views (and 6.41 million likes) on their music videos!
8. ASTRO
ASTRO debuted in 2016 under Fantagio, and since then they have accumulated a total of 377.9 million views (and 14.07 million likes) on their music videos!
7. BTOB
BTOB debuted in 2012 under Cube Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 397.8 million views (and 6.14 million likes) on their music videos!
6. Wanna One
Wanna One debuted in 2017 under CJ E&M, and since then they have accumulated a total of 506.8 million views (and 10.92 million likes) on their music videos!
5. BEAST/HIGHLIGHT
BEAST debuted in 2009 under Cube Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 566.4 million views (and 4.55 million likes) on their music videos!
4. PENTAGON
PENTAGON debuted in 2016 under Cube Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 634.9 million views (and 16.59 million likes) on their music videos!
3. ATEEZ
ATEEZ debuted in 2018 under KQ Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 729.4 million views (and 22.61 million likes) on their music videos!
2. MONSTA X
MONSTA X debuted in 2015 under Starship Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 966.5 million views (and 25.58 million likes) on their music videos!
1. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN debuted in 2015 under Pledis Entertainment, and since then they have accumulated a total of 1.88 billion views (and 49.63 million likes) on their music videos!
